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Ontario’s major political parties have been spending the summer nominating candidates, running “campaign schools,” and canvassing after remarks from the premier this spring fuelled speculation he will call an early election. The province’s next fixed election date isn’t until June 2026, but Doug Ford set off alarm bells in political …
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SkipTheDishes and Just Eat cut 800 jobs in Canada amid restructuring – Winnipeg
The chief executive of SkipTheDishes says hundreds of Canadian employees are being laid off by the food delivery service and its parent company. Paul Burns says 100 Canada-based workers will depart SkipTheDishes. Some 700 staff members in Canada who work for its owner Just Eat Takeaway.com will also lose their jobs. Burns announced …
Read More »A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials say – National
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Read More »Lotto Max jackpot ticket worth $70M sold in Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The OLG says there is a lucky winner with a Lotto Max jackpot ticket worth $70 million that sold in northern Ontario. “If you live or were visiting the Timiskaming-Cochrane area and bought a Lotto Max ticket for the Aug. 20, 2024, …
Read More »Ontario commuters to face disruptions if unprecedented rail work stoppage goes ahead
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2024 10:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of Ontario commuters are looking at possible travel disruption as the clock ticks down on a work stoppage at one of Canada’s largest railways. Metrolinx says GO train service …
Read More »Obby Khan announces he intends to run in the PC’s leadership race
MLA Obby Khan has announced over social media he intends to run in the party’s leadership race. He has represented the Fort Whyte riding since winning in a byelection in 2022. News Source link
Read More »Halifax community concerned about fire risks and ‘hydrants that cannot protect us’ – Halifax
A Halifax-area community meeting about wildfire protection had some people in the Upper Hammonds Plains area leaving with more concerns than answers. Community members were joined Monday evening by Halifax Water representatives, Halifax Fire members and municipal staff. The goal was to discuss water pressure and fire protection. Rev. Lennett …
Read More »Girl, 12, among those charged in Ontario shooting that left victim, car submerged in river
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 17-year-old boy as well as two girls, aged 14 and 12, have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Cambridge, Ont., early Sunday, according to Waterloo Regional Police. Police say the trio met a 22-year-old man in his car near …
Read More »Police probing bomb threats sent to multiple Jewish organizations, hospitals
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2024 11:56 am Updated August 21, 2024 12:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in multiple cities across Canada are responding to bomb threats that were sent to Jewish organizations, synagogues and some hospitals this …
Read More »Manitoba RCMP to provide details on investigation into McCreary triple murder – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba RCMP are set to provide an update on the investigation into a harrowing series of events in the McCreary area, northwest of Winnipeg, which led to the deaths of four people in an apparent murder-suicide. Staff Sgt. Richard Sherring will speak …
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