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By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 31, 2024 2:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prince Edward Island’s fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery …
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Passion for volleyball still runs strong for two-time Sask. Paralympian Julie Kozun
Standing in front of thousands at the Bessborough Hotel being introduced by legendary Canadian band Trooper earlier this month, Julie Kozun has felt like a rock star lately. It’s something that’s carried over on her journey to the second Paralympics of her young athletic career. “We had a sendoff party …
Read More »Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big events – Edmonton
One city councillor believes more enforcement is needed around Commonwealth Stadium to deter illegal parking during major events like concerts and football games. Over three days last week, tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium for two Metallica concerts. As they did that, many people parked in nearby …
Read More »Critic of school pronoun policy is one of two new Alberta senators
A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta’s planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon has named Daryl Fridhandler and Kristopher Wells to fill vacancies in the Senate. …
Read More »Vancouver Island MLA Mitzi Dean withdrawing from upcoming B.C. election
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 1:32 pm Updated September 1, 2024 1:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean says she won’t be running in the provincial election in October. Dean …
Read More »Johnny Gaudreau’s wife posts on social media for first time since his death – National
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife paid tribute to her late husband in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since the former Flames forward’s death. Meridith Gaudreau shared family photos of Gaudreau in two separate Instagram posts as she praised him for being the “best …
Read More »A U.S. report says parental stress is soaring. Is Canada doing any better? – National
Parents are more likely than non-parents to experience severe and prolonged stress compared with non-parents, a new report by the United States surgeon general said. Experts say the report aligns with mental health indicators in Canada, and there are key changes that can help. The report by U.S. Surgeon General …
Read More »Man dies after late-night shooting in east Toronto: Police – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 9:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size One man is dead after a Friday evening shooting in Toronto’s east end. Toronto police say they were called to the Danforth Avenue and Warden Avenue area just …
Read More »Son of man who died in N.B. ER says premier using death to score ‘political points’ – New Brunswick
The son of a 78-year-old man who died in a Fredericton emergency department after waiting to be seen for nearly seven hours says New Brunswick’s premier is using his father’s death to score political goals ahead of an election. Ryan Mesheau said he was taken aback by Premier Blaine Higgs’s …
Read More »Man charged with first-degree murder in Brampton homicide: Peel police – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 9:34 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peel Regional Police say a man is facing a first-degree murder charge in a shooting that left another man dead early Friday. Police say just before 1 a.m. …
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