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Ford government to add new wind, solar generation 5 years after cancelling contracts

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Five years after the Ford government ripped up renewable energy contracts, the province’s electricity operator is set to once again turn to wind and solar projects to fill Ontario’s growing power gap. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages the province’s …

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Female pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in North York – Toronto

A woman is in serious condition after being struck be a vehicle in North York Monday evening, according to police. Police said a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of Milvan and Milwick drives just after 6:10 p.m. The driver remained on scene, according to police. …

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Winnipeg charities crunched for time with Christmas coming, need volunteers – Winnipeg

The crunch is on for Winnipeg charities as they swing into the holiday season with a shortage of volunteers. At the Christmas Cheer Board warehouse, volunteers are wrapping gifts and sending out thousands of holiday hampers. Executive director of the charity, Shawna Bell, said the high cost of living means …

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Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in need of donations – Kingston

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a time of year where generosity isn’t only heralded, but the norm. However this year, at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee, the donations have dipped rather significantly, and now they’re asking for help. “I was looking at the statistics on …

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Ford government facing new calls to fire Metrolinx CEO over Eglinton LRT ‘final insult’

The Ford government is facing renewed calls to fire Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster after the head of the provincial transit agency said he was “not going to guess” when the Eglinton Crosstown would be fully operational. The light-rail transit project, which first began construction in 2011 with a planned in-service …

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Female pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in Mississauga – Toronto

COLLISION-The Chase/Eglinton Ave #Mississauga-Fem pedestrian struck by a vehicle– Vehicle remained on scene– U/K injuries at this time– Fem transported to hospital by amb– Road closures: Eglington Ave W/B closed @ The Chase – C/R at 7:01 am– PR23-0398459 — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) December 12, 2023 News Source link

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More Canadian businesses are missing debt payments, Equifax says – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 12, 2023 9:59 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report says more Canadian businesses are missing debt payments. The report by Equifax Canada says overall delinquencies for businesses in the third quarter rose 3.4 per cent compared with …

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Verdict expected in coroner’s inquest into death of mentally ill man in Ontario jail

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 12, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Jurors are expected to deliver a verdict today in the coroner’s inquest into the death of a mentally ill man at an Ontario jail. The jury examining the circumstances …

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Ottawa turning to ‘history books’ with war-time housing plan revival

Ottawa will revamp a Second World War-era housing plan to speed up the pace of home building in Canada, Housing Minister Sean Fraser says. Fraser on Tuesday confirmed Global News’ report from Monday that the federal government was dusting off a program nearly 80 years ago run by what was …

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