On March 11, 2020, the world came to a screeching halt when the World Health Organization declared the COVID–19 outbreak a global pandemic. Schools across the world shut down, workplaces turned remote and the fast-spreading virus revealed the fragility of many countries’ health-care systems. Since then, the virus has claimed …
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McDavid ready to face the Leafs after injury scare
TORONTO – Connor McDavid experienced another sinking feeling — if only for a brief moment. The superstar captain of the Edmonton Oilers had just been the victim of a friendly fire collision with teammate Derek Ryan late in Thursday’s victory over the Boston Bruins. McDavid immediately grabbed at his left …
Read More »How salary transparency could address the gender pay gap – Toronto
A push to improve pay transparency by a Toronto restaurant chain is being applauded for its efforts to not only break down the taboos of talking about personal earnings, but the possibility it could help spur gender pay equity. Brasa Peruvian Kitchen made waves earlier in the week when the …
Read More »Winnipeg, southern Manitoba brace for ‘gross’ blast of winter weather – Winnipeg
Winter is not over yet for Winnipeg and southern Manitoba. The city and much of the bottom portion of the province were put under a snowfall warning Friday, with between 10 and 20 cm of snow expected to fall by Sunday. Read more: Winnipeg sees massive jump in vehicles towed …
Read More »‘Who is this guy?’: Aysanabee’s improbable path from crypto jackpot to Juno stage
Make no mistake, the headliner brought the crowd out on this crisp winter day at Toronto’s historic Opera House. Even acts two and three on the four-band bill are fairly well known. It’s the first act that’s a bit of a wild card — not quite a name, but generating …
Read More »Kiska, Marineland’s lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died
Kiska, a killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died. The Ontario government said Marineland, a theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., informed the province Thursday of her death. The province had Animal …
Read More »Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing in Toronto, police say – Toronto
STABBING:Finch Av West + Ardwick Blvd area6:39 p.m.– In a plaza– Police on scene@TorontoMedics transporting man to hospital , serious injuriesSuspect: Male, white or olive complexion, chin-strap beard, short hair, orange construction jacket, under 6′#GO545948^lb — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 11, 2023 News Source link
Read More »RCMP search for missing Dauphin teen – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen from Dauphin. McGlare Campbell, 15, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Monday at his home in Dauphin, police said in a release Friday. Investigators say he was reported missing just …
Read More »Canadians get ready to set clocks forward amid U.S. push to end daylight saving time – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2023 8:44 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most Canadians will wind their clocks forward an hour tonight, but legislation in the United States that could put an end to the seasonal time change is also moving ahead. U.S. …
Read More »Vincent Ke resigns from Ontario PC caucus amid 2019 election interference allegations
Ontario legislative member Vincent Ke has resigned from the Progressive Conservative party following a Global News report of allegations by intelligence sources that Ke was involved in an election interference network directed by China’s consulate in Toronto. Ke, who represents the Toronto-area riding of Don Valley North, denies the allegations. …
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