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A bus mix-up in the Pembina Trails School Division meant a number of children were dropped off at home without supervision, rather than to their daycare, as parents expected. In a statement to Global News, the division says it contacted the families and daycares immediately and offered an apology. The …
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As NDP-Liberal deal ends, what would it take to trigger an election? – National
As soon as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced he had “ripped up” the supply and confidence agreement with the Liberal government Wednesday, one big question loomed above all others: will Canadians face a snap election this year? No one seems to know for sure — not even Singh himself. “I …
Read More »Ontario child-welfare groups housing kids in offices, trailers under probe
The Ontario ombudsman is opening an investigation into safety concerns about the practice of child welfare agencies housing young children and teens in motels and hotels, among others. On Thursday, Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé announced that he would be launching the investigation in light of several reports about children being …
Read More »Canada must offer ‘gold-standard’ endometriosis care so women don’t seek help abroad: patient
1:05 Canada must offer ‘gold-standard’ endometriosis care so women don’t seek help abroad: patient Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 3 of …
Read More »Manitoba premier Wab Kinew wants federal help to avoid potential tuition hikes – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a new federal policy on international students could lead to higher post-secondary tuition fees for domestic ones. In January, the federal government announced a cap on the number of student visa applications it would accept. That was …
Read More »Flying Air Canada? Check-in deadline for flights has changed – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Travellers flying Air Canada now have to check-in for their flights a bit earlier than before. The airline said on Friday that it has updated its check-in cut-off times to 60 minutes for most flights. The deadline to check-in has been pushed …
Read More »Ontario may see earlier leaf colour change after wettest summer on record
Some parts of southern Ontario have already seen the fall leaves change colour due in part to the record amount of rainfall the region experienced this summer — and it’s expected that more leaves may change colour sooner. Global News meteorologist Ross Hull says that after the wettest summer on …
Read More »Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening night of Toronto Film Festival – Toronto
By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 6, 2024 10:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an opening night screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, chanting “Stop the genocide!” during opening remarks. At the screening for the David Gordon Green …
Read More »Canada’s canola sector may see ‘billion-dollar hit’ in China probe: report
As Canada’s canola farmers brace for potential impact from China’s new anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports, a new report from an international credit rating agency suggests the move could lead to a “billion-dollar hit” for the country and its supply chain. Morningstar DBRS said in a report released Thursday …
Read More »Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five per cent rent cap until end of 2027 – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 6, 2024 11:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia government is proposing to extend its five per cent cap on rent increases another two years. Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc says legislation …
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