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Population of Kingston, Ont. region jumped in 2022 – Kingston

The Kingston area’s population took a big jump last year during the height of the pandemic. Over 3,000 people moved to the Limestone City. While population growth can be good in some aspects, it can lead to growing pains in other areas. Kingston is building new housing across the city, …

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Minnesota and Toronto meet in non-conference showdown

Toronto Raptors (20-25, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (22-24, 10th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -3 BOTTOM LINE: Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors visit Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are …

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School bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 – Toronto

Here is a list of school bus cancellations and the status of schools in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. York Region District School Board:  Buses are cancelled. Schools are open. York Region Catholic District School Board: Buses are cancelled. Schools are open. Durham District School Board: Buses are cancelled …

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Winnipeg woman demands justice after husband killed on Mexican vacation – Winnipeg

The wife of a Winnipeg father of three who was killed while on vacation in Mexico last week says she’s now fighting for justice after two hotel employees were arrested in connection with his death. Jesse Ropos died in the lobby of a resort in the gated community of Puerto …

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Prince Edward County Road maintenance looking bumpy – Kingston

A drive to the county is usually scenic, but it can also be bumpy. A new street scanning report finds close to 40 per cent of the roads in Prince Edward County are in poor condition, or worse. Bumpy roads are nothing new to drivers in Prince Edward County. “Driving …

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Ottawa visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory – Ottawa

Ottawa Senators (20-21-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (22-15-7, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators after the Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime. Pittsburgh is 22-15-7 overall and 12-5-4 in home games. …

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Proposal to ban sledding at all but two Oshawa parks draws criticism

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2023 8:26 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A proposal to ban tobogganing at all but two municipal parks in a city east of Toronto is drawing criticism from lawyers who say the plan won’t boost safety but could …

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Mild Manitoba winter positively and negatively impacting seasonal activities – Winnipeg

It’s not called Mani-snow-ba or Winter-peg for nothing – winter is a fact of life in Manitoba and the normally cold season is the basis for many outdoor activities. The weather doesn’t always cooperate though. The snowmobiling scene in Manitoba looks quite different in some areas of the province than …

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Sales of vehicles, parts hit record high in November wholesale data: StatCan – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2023 9:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.5 per cent month over month in November to $83.8 billion. The agency says the sales were boosted by the motor vehicle and motor vehicle …

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‘Hurt is still alive:’ Ontario community shocked after ‘plausible burials’ uncovered

The chief of a northern Ontario First Nation that found the province’s first “plausible burials” says the community is in shock and its members are working hard to ensure survivors and their loved ones have mental health support. Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Chief Chris Skead says the uncovering of 171 anomalies …

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