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The Ford government says it plans to keep a smaller, temporary science centre open for as long as five years while it builds a new site for the shuttered attraction at Ontario Place. The province had to look for a new science centre immediately after the abrupt closure of the …
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McDavid, Matthews among players with nominations at Thursday night’s NHL Awards
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 27, 2024 9:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some of the NHL’s best will be recognized Thursday night at the NHL Awards. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is among three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy …
Read More »Manitoba Liberal Party’s deputy leader Reaves steps down – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba Liberals have lost their deputy leader. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Willard Reaves, who had served in the role since November of last year, announced he was stepping down from the position. October’s provincial election saw the Manitoba Liberal Party …
Read More »Officials cut the ribbon on Guelph’s newest supportive housing project
The newest supportive housing project in Guelph has officially opened its doors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday morning outside 10 Shelldale, which will house up to 32 people who are experiencing chronic homelessness. “Today is a day of celebration,” said Kristen Kerr, CEO of Stonehenge Therapeutic Community. “It’s not …
Read More »Architecture firm behind Ontario Science Centre says closure was ‘a political move’
The firm of the late architect who designed the Ontario Science Centre says the province’s decision to immediately close its doors over a problem with the roof was “absurd” and motivated by politics rather than safety concerns. Brian Rudy, a partner with Moriyama Teshima Architects, said news of the science centre’s abrupt …
Read More »WestJet cancels flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice
Ahead of a busy travel weekend, WestJet has started cancelling flights as unionized mechanics at the airline prepare to go on strike once again. Approximately 25 flights have been cancelled for Thursday and Friday, impacting roughly 3,300 customers, WestJet said in a news release. This comes after the Calgary-based airline …
Read More »Neil Young cancels tour, including upcoming Winnipeg show – Winnipeg
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming tour, including a show in Winnipeg. Neil Young & Crazy Horse were set to bring the Love Earth tour to Winnipeg with an outdoor show at Blue Cross Park on July 17, but on Wednesday ticket holders were notified the tour had been cancelled …
Read More »‘Rolling spy vans’? Canada weighs possible security threat of Chinese EVs – National
Canada is weighing whether to slap tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles to stop cheap EVs from flooding the market. But Ottawa – which has pumped billions of dollars worth of subsidies into the Canadian EV industry – says its concerns are not only economic. “We’re also looking at the national …
Read More »Guilty plea: Ex-boyfriend admits to killing Ontario woman after breaking into her home
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of physical violence. Reader discretion is advised. Linval Ritchie showed no emotion in a Brampton courtroom Tuesday as the horrifying details about how he murdered his ex-girlfriend were read to a packed courtroom, including the victim’s family and friends. Vanessa Virgioni, 29, was stabbed …
Read More »Would Bonnie Crombie reinstate licence plate registration fees? Answer depends on the day
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie offered two competing answers on whether or not the party would revive the provincial licence plate registration fee if she becomes premier after the next election: at first stating she “would look at it” before reversing course one week later. In a one-on-one interview with …
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