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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Maybe the weather is a sign — it’s whiteout season. Winnipeg woke up Friday to below-zero temperatures, falling snow, and the schedule for the Jets’ first-round playoff matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. This Sunday evening marks Game 1, as well as Winnipeg’s …
Read More »Joly says Canada is monitoring escalating Iran-Israel tensions ‘closely’ – National
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian officials are monitoring the situation in the Middle East “closely” after reports Iran fired air defences to thwart a suspected Israeli drone attack Friday morning. Her comment, posted on the social media platform X early on Friday, came as G7 foreign ministers are …
Read More »High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness
Staffers of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation leaving their band office with complaints of headaches, nausea and dizziness. A family of three rushed to the hospital. An expectant mother fearing for the well-being of her baby. These are snapshots of the chaos that has unfolded on this First Nation in southwestern …
Read More »Rollover crash on Highway 400 sends 2 to hospital
Collision: SB #Hwy400/IBR. Two vehicles involved, one rolled over. First vehicle was reportedly driving erratically and resulted in a collision. Two occupants in rolled over vehicle transported to hospital with injuries. Charges pending on, clean up continuing. ^ks pic.twitter.com/bdRzxy3QE7 — OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) April 19, 2024 News Source …
Read More »Randy Bachman plans to auction off 200 of his guitars next month
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted April 19, 2024 10:01 am Updated April 19, 2024 10:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Randy Bachman is bidding farewell to some of the instruments that shaped his legendary rock career, including the guitar used to …
Read More »Stanley Cup playoffs: Who to watch and what to expect
The chase for the Stanley Cup is back underway, with the NHL’s top 16 teams left to duke it out through four gruelling rounds. It’s also arguably the most wide open the post-season has been in years, if not decades. Nearly everyone who qualified has a chance to win it …
Read More »Ontario transportation minister pitches 24-hour work to speed up Gardiner construction
As claustrophobic congestion on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway worsens with years-long lane closures to accommodate road repairs, Ontario’s minister of transportation is suggesting around-the-clock construction could dramatically shorten the time frame. Parts of the Gardiner, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, have been reduced by one lane in each direction for …
Read More »What are midges and why are they swarming Toronto’s lakeside region – Toronto
As spring is in full force and the warmer days are ahead, those by Toronto’s lakeside particularly know all too well the season comes with swarms of midges. Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk will start to see hundreds of the tiny little insects flying around …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey nominated for King Clancy Trophy – Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is again up for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The National Hockey League announced the 32 team nominees on Wednesday and Morrissey is the Jets’ candidate for the second time in the last three seasons. The award goes “to the player who best exemplifies leadership …
Read More »Construction workers shortage stands in the way of housing boost: experts – National
Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada’s national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand. The growing construction labour shortage was cited by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. as one of three …
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