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Winnipeg police investigate after body found at Main Street Salvation Army – Winnipeg

Winnipeg Police are investigating a death at the Salvation Army on Main Street. Officers were called to the building, at Main and Henry Avenue, around midnight, where they discovered a body. As of Thursday morning, police have not confirmed whether it’s being considered a criminal matter, nor have they provided …

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‘Miracle on ice’: Ukrainian refugees arrive in Quebec City for hockey tournament

A team of preteen Ukrainian refugees that have been scattered across Europe by war arrived Wednesday in Quebec City, where they’ll get the chance to compete in a renowned hockey tournament. The team of 11- and 12-year-olds landed in Montreal before being bused to the provincial capital ahead of next …

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Side deals on health funding may be reached alongside national agreement: B.C. premier

Premiers have expressed optimism about striking an improved national health funding deal with the federal government, ahead of next week’s meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. British Columbia Premier David Eby said in Ottawa Wednesday that he believed the federal government would present the provinces and territories with details of …

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Some Ontario boards plan to keep virtual learning even if province doesn’t require it

TORONTO — Several Ontario school boards are planning to continue offering virtual learning next year, forging ahead before provincial direction is set, and saying it’s now more about a different mode of learning rather than a pandemic response. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto …

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Six people sent to hospital after fire early Thursday at Winnipeg 55+ residence – Winnipeg

Six people were sent to hospital in stable condition and 15 were placed in temporary accommodations after a fire early Thursday at a 55+ residence. Fire crews went to the St. Josaphat Selo-Villa on McGregor Street around 1:20 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls about residents trapped inside the eight-storey …

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Lightspeed to double down on quest for profitability after reporting Q3 loss

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. will double down on its quest for profitability and larger clients after reporting a loss of US$814.8-million in its latest quarter. “We are going after the more sophisticated segment, we are going after the more established segment…so we will not be going after the entire market,” said …

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Alcohol related health care visits spiked during pandemic in Ontario: study

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 2, 2023 6:35 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new Ontario study suggests there was a spike in health-care visits related to alcohol during the pandemic, both among people with a history of problems with alcohol as well as …

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TDSB makes Indigenous course required English credit for Grade 11 – Toronto

TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board has voted to make its required English credit for Grade 11 students a class focused on Indigenous works. Trustees with the Toronto District School Board voted Wednesday night to replace the current mandatory course with Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Metis and Inuit Voices. Board …

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‘Manitoba Merv’ predicts six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day – Winnipeg

We’re in for six more weeks of winter, if a stuffed groundhog at Oak Hammock Marsh is to be believed. “Manitoba Merv” saw his shadow Thursday morning on Groundhog Day — a signal that, according to tradition and folklore, indicates more cold is on the way. The furry forecaster is …

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Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike – Halifax

Nova Scotia’s utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.9 per cent in both 2023 and 2024, which had been agreed to by …

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