Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba RCMP say they’ve arrested a Portage la Prairie man wanted on multiple warrants after they found him inside a truck that was stuck in a frozen ditch. Police were called to the junction of Road 22 West and the Trans-Canada Highway …
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On the Brink: How Nova Scotia’s affordability crisis was years in the making
This story is part of an ongoing Global News series called On the Brink, which explores how Nova Scotians are being affected by the rising cost of living and housing. As more people are falling into poverty in Nova Scotia, many are wondering when – and if – things will …
Read More »‘The American model’: Ontario doctor claims move to private care building steam
Dr. David Barber, chair of the Ontario Medical Association’s general and family practice section, says a move toward private health care in Ontario is “happening already” and that it’s “going to get worse.” During a news conference Thursday discussing a shortage of family doctors in Ontario, Barber said one of …
Read More »How Canadian grocery stores decide what gets donated or dumped
On a cool-but-sunny February day in Toronto’s west end, a temperature-controlled truck pulls up at the rear of a Metro grocery store, where pallets of food about to reach their sell-by date sit waiting. It’s time for the Daily Bread food bank’s weekly pickup. Each package of meat, loaf of …
Read More »Newly announced Manitoba solar glass project raising red flags for advocates – Winnipeg
A project given the green light by the government of Manitoba is raising red flags for environmental and land advocates. On Wednesday, the province said yes to a solar glass project by Canadian Premium Sand (CPS) that will see silica sand mined from Hollow Water First Nation, Man., and processed …
Read More »Family Day 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
Family Day 2024 falls on Feb. 19 in Ontario. The holiday will result in some closures in and around London, Ont. News Source link
Read More »All-Star Game debut comes at right time for Barnes
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes was so busy with the ups and downs of the Toronto Raptors’ season that he never gave himself a chance to process his first-ever All-Star Game appearance. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster presented Barnes with an all-star ball during a brief pre-game ceremony ahead of Toronto’s …
Read More »Pickering, Ont. city councillor Lisa Robinson filing for judicial review
Pickering, Ont., city councillor Lisa Robinson has applied for two judicial reviews against the City of Pickering and Principes Integrity, the groups responsible for disciplining her. In a statement, the Ward 1 councillor told Global News that her grounds for the review focus on the fact that she believes conclusions …
Read More »Winnipeg Sea Bears re-sign ‘Beast from River East’ – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have their first captain back under contract with a new deal for the so-called ‘Beast from River East’. Chaddie THE Baddie. The BEAST from River East. Call him what you want to, our hometown captain is back 😎 READ MORE: https://t.co/FZv7taazlZ pic.twitter.com/sqbPvNigU6 — Winnipeg Sea Bears …
Read More »What’s open and closed in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on Family Day – Hamilton
Monday will be a day off for most Ontarians as the province marks Family Day, the second long weekend of 2024. The annual holiday, established in 2007, is meant to celebrate the importance of families. Being a regional holiday, some federal services will still be open, like Canada Post. However, …
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