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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Thunder Bay, Ont., man’s retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. Jonathan Saville, 62, won the $1-million prize in the March 27 draw. The 62-year-old told staff at the OLG prize …
Read More »Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation, near Sarnia, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene was detected as a chemical plant began to shut down. Hourly benzene readings as high as 191.3 ug/m3 were detected at noon on April 25, by a real-time air …
Read More »Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec
Dozens of cases of eye damage related to April’s total solar eclipse have been reported so far in Canada. The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) told Global News on Thursday that it had received a total of 118 reports of eye complications from the April 8 eclipse. The conditions reported …
Read More »Manitoba Moose eliminated in 2 straight by Texas Stars – Winnipeg
The Manitoba Moose were knocked out of the Calder Cup Playoffs Thursday night after getting shutout in an elimination game. The Moose did everything but score a goal as they suffered a 2-0 Game 2 loss to the Texas Stars on the road to get swept out of the playoffs …
Read More »Sask. man grows produce due to worries about worsening food quality, inflation
Dean Sopher says he’s pessimistic about the world’s future. It’s why he bought land near Saskatoon and built his own homestead, growing crops and raising livestock to meet his family’s needs. 1:52 How one Sask. farmer grows tropical fruits in the middle of winter But Sopher isn’t gardening typical Prairie …
Read More »Do Canadians have an appetite for electric vehicles? Experts are divided
By 2028, a Honda manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ont., should be ready to pump out 240,000 electric vehicles (EVs) every single year. This news was at the centre of a joint announcement from the Trudeau and Ford governments Thursday, marking the third investment in electric vehicle manufacturing in Ontario since …
Read More »Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?
Posters encouraging people to “Steal From Loblaws” popped up last week across Toronto and have been gaining steam online, drawing mixed reactions from Canadians. The posters for the “first annual Steal From Loblaws Day” invite customers to rob retail grocery chains owned by Loblaw, including the Real Canadian Superstore, No …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Hockey world says goodbye to broadcasting icon Bob Cole – Winnipeg
His voice. His style. His passion. You could feel it in every game Bob Cole announced. Grandparents, parents, and children have all heard the voice of Bob Cole tell stories on Saturday nights. Cole passed away on Thursday, and fans lost a bit of zest for the game. Story continues …
Read More »Warman Road ramp to Circle Drive to close for 2 weeks
A release from the city said drivers will need to detour to routes such as Millar Avenue, as the ramp will be completely shut off to drivers. News Source link
Read More »Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’
Food banks in Canada are being pushed to the brink with high demand and donations not keeping pace. Experts say it’s unsustainable. The last four years have been financially tumultuous for Canadians. A global pandemic and rampant inflation have led to high grocery prices, with more and more people finding themselves …
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