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Tow truck driver after near-death experience on N.S. highway: ‘We fear for our lives’

A tow truck operator says he’s lucky to be alive after almost being struck by a car while responding to a crash along a busy Nova Scotia highway. He’s speaking out, he says, because he believes drivers who don’t follow Slow Down, Move Over legislation when passing emergency responders could …

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Ontario appeals judge’s decision to strike down parts of agriculture law

Ontario has appealed a judge’s decision to strike down as unconstitutional parts of an agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside. Justice Markus Koehnen struck down parts of Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food …

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Winnipeg man arrested in Selkirk illegal cigarette raid: RCMP – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man will appear in court this summer to face charges related to unregulated tobacco and cannabis, the Manitoba RCMP says. Police said they searched a business on Main Street in Selkirk, Man., on April 24, and seized more than 42,000 …

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More than half of working moms worry about losing job flexibility. Why? – National

Mother’s Day is Sunday and as people come to celebrate them, a new survey says more than half of working Canadian moms say they are worried about what 2024 may bring, specifically in terms of the time they split between work and family. The survey by business consulting firm Robert …

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Mayor says Ottawa will reverse course on Israel national day event after cancellation

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants the city to reverse course after cancelling an event to mark Israel’s national day. Officials announced on Tuesday they planned to raise the Israeli flag at city hall next week, but they cancelled the usual ceremony, saying it posed a risk to public …

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2 dead after overnight shootings in Toronto and Brampton – Toronto

Two people are dead after shootings overnight in Toronto and Brampton. Peel Regional Police said they were called to the area of Kennedy Road South and Stafford Drive in Brampton at around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. A male was transported to hospital with “apparent gunshot injuries” and he was pronounced dead, …

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Manitoba government puts $13.6M into firefighting upgrades in rural, remote communities – Winnipeg

By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted May 10, 2024 5:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is putting over $13.6 million into projects supporting firefighting efforts in rural and remote communities. On Friday, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced …

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How federal nominations became a ‘gateway’ to foreign interference – National

Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s report into foreign interference last week contained a warning: party nominations can be a “gateway” for foreign interference. That’s because parties are largely left to set the rules or enforce them — or not — free of the kind of independent oversight given to general elections. There …

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Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports

TORONTO – Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada’s captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday before the Toronto Blue Jays hosted …

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