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Mentor, father and friend: Les Dubé’s son reflects on the Saskatoon philanthropist’s life

Saskatoon philanthropist Les Dubé passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91, and while many residents in Saskatchewan may recognize the work he has done in the community, his son shared what he was like as a father. “He was my mentor, he was my dad and he was …

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‘This is the heart of the community’: Massive structure fire destroys building on Toronto’s Ward Island – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto fire crews battled an early morning blaze at the Ward’s Island Community Centre on Sunday. Emergency responders say calls reporting the fire came in around 2:20 a.m. By the time firetrucks arrived on scene, it was a fully involved structure fire. …

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‘It’s bittersweet’: Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business – Winnipeg

Glen Fuhl is quick to say he’s not passionate about movies. But, when an acquaintance approached him with an opportunity to become the owner of Video King, a flourishing independent rental store in a then-rising industry, Fuhl took a chance. His father had owned his own business and Fuhl knew …

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St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2024 4:22 pm Updated March 17, 2024 6:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size St. Patrick’s Day festivities ramped up across Canada on Sunday, including the major annual parade in Montreal. Seas of green filled downtown …

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Demand for southern Ontario hotels, rentals gets tight for visitors ahead of rare solar eclipse

Next month’s solar eclipse appears to have piqued interest in hotels and home rentals across Ontario cities as stories around dwindling availability and rising prices are circulating weeks before the celestial event. Jack Kratoville, a would-be traveller from New York City seeking to join the frenzy in Niagara Falls, says …

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Overnight collision in Burlington, Ont., sends 7 to hospital, 2 in critical condition

Seven people have been transported to hospital, including two in critical condition, after a two-vehicle collision in Burlington, Ont., at 1 a.m. Sunday. Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division said in a statement on social media that the incident happened on Highway 403. First responders transported seven people involved in …

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Winnipeg emergency crews called to two fires on Main Street Saturday night – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighters responded to a fire at a hotel in central Winnipeg just after 7 p.m. Saturday, quickly bringing flames under control that had been largely knocked down by the building’s sprinkler system before their arrival. Everyone in the building, in the 700 …

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Nova Scotia Community College reaches tentative agreement with staff – Halifax

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Classes at Nova Scotia Community Colleges (NSCC) campuses will continue as usual on Monday morning, as the college and the union representing staff members reached a tentative collective agreement on Sunday. In an NSCC release, it was announced that the college will …

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Yankees rally for 10-9 exhibition win over Jays

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2024 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 10-9 decision to the New York Yankees in spring-training …

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Arrest made in grandparent texting scam, link to B.C. victim: Peel police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 39-year-old Toronto man has been arrested and is facing charges of fraud following a months-long investigation into a texting scam, police in Peel Region said Sunday. The fraud bureau says the scam, targeting grandparents, launched in June 2023. In the first …

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