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Emergency services in Toronto are responding to a potential chemical fire in Etobicoke. A fire was reported within the ductwork at a three-storey commercial building at 199 New Toronto St., near its intersection with Eighth Street, Monday evening. Officials with Toronto Fire told Global News there was a “possible chemical …
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Winnipeg police safely locate teen previously reported missing – Winnipeg
UPDATE: Winnipeg police have safely located Askar. —– Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Ayub Askar was last seen in the Elmwood area around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Ayub Askar, 14. WPS Handout Askar is five feet tall and weighs 140 lbs., with a …
Read More »Canada’s financial intelligence unit steps up fight against illegal wildlife trade – National
Canada’s financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, known as Fintrac, is encouraging banks and other enterprises to be on the …
Read More »Team McEwen finds spark at Ontario Tankard to earn berth at Tim Hortons Brier
After a mediocre first half of the season, Mike McEwen’s new-look team finally found the spark it was looking for at the Ontario Tankard. Now the foursome will wear home province colours at the March 3-12 Tim Hortons Brier in London, Ont. Read more: The Brier returning to London, Ont. …
Read More »Suspects demanded woman’s keys and drove her home, then broke in: Toronto police – Toronto
Police in Toronto have arrested six people after a woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in a car before her home was broken into by the same group. Toronto police said the series of events began in the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Mount Pleasant Road on Jan. 15, …
Read More »Extreme winter weather, addictions, homelessness adding pressure to front-line resources: WFPS – Winnipeg
Steven Antle slides and steps his way down uneven terrain into a riverside homeless encampment, his boots crunching their way through the snow. “Good morning, sir. How we doing?” he calls out. It’s so cold Antle’s breath hangs in the air. The site sits largely empty, aside from two men …
Read More »Black woman who fought enslavement honoured with Canada Post stamp – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2023 7:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post. The Chloe Cooley commemorative stamp features an …
Read More »Bridges scores 29, Suns pull away late, beat Raptors 114-106
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton had to do a double-take in the final minutes as his Phoenix Suns pulled away for another win. His eyes weren’t playing tricks. That was Mikal Bridges getting big mid-range buckets during crucial possessions in the fourth quarter, not injured All-Star guard Devin Booker. Bridges …
Read More »Utah and Toronto meet in cross-conference matchup
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 31, 2023 2:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors (23-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lauri Markkanen and the Utah …
Read More »Morrissey, Scheifele each score twice in the third as Jets rally to beat Blues 4-2 – Winnipeg
For a healthy chunk of the Winnipeg Jets tilt with the St. Louis Blues Monday night, it looked like they were destined for a fourth straight loss to head into the all-star break. But a third period flurry keyed by Josh Morrissey helped the Jets recover from a two-goal deficit …
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