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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say they have arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver and made anti-Palestinian comments during an altercation in North York last week. According to police, the incident occurred on Dec.4 around 2:45 p.m., in the Drewry and …
Read More »Winnipeg’s city hall hanukkiah moved inside for 24 hours over weekend – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg city councillor is voicing her concerns over a decision to temporarily relocate a hanukkiah, also known as a Hanukkah menorah, from outside to inside city hall for a 24-hour period over the weekend. Fort Rouge-Fort Garry East Coun. Sherri Rollins sent out a statement on Monday expressing her …
Read More »Mount Saint Vincent University staff vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike – Halifax
Staff members at Mount Saint Vincent University have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate. According to the Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association, which represents approximately 160 full-time faculty, librarians, and laboratory instructors, 97 per cent of members voted for the strike, with 99 per cent of members …
Read More »Ford government to add new wind, solar generation 5 years after cancelling contracts
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Five years after the Ford government ripped up renewable energy contracts, the province’s electricity operator is set to once again turn to wind and solar projects to fill Ontario’s growing power gap. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages the province’s …
Read More »Female pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in North York – Toronto
A woman is in serious condition after being struck be a vehicle in North York Monday evening, according to police. Police said a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of Milvan and Milwick drives just after 6:10 p.m. The driver remained on scene, according to police. …
Read More »Winnipeg charities crunched for time with Christmas coming, need volunteers – Winnipeg
The crunch is on for Winnipeg charities as they swing into the holiday season with a shortage of volunteers. At the Christmas Cheer Board warehouse, volunteers are wrapping gifts and sending out thousands of holiday hampers. Executive director of the charity, Shawna Bell, said the high cost of living means …
Read More »Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in need of donations – Kingston
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a time of year where generosity isn’t only heralded, but the norm. However this year, at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee, the donations have dipped rather significantly, and now they’re asking for help. “I was looking at the statistics on …
Read More »Ford government facing new calls to fire Metrolinx CEO over Eglinton LRT ‘final insult’
The Ford government is facing renewed calls to fire Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster after the head of the provincial transit agency said he was “not going to guess” when the Eglinton Crosstown would be fully operational. The light-rail transit project, which first began construction in 2011 with a planned in-service …
Read More »Female pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in Mississauga – Toronto
COLLISION-The Chase/Eglinton Ave #Mississauga-Fem pedestrian struck by a vehicle– Vehicle remained on scene– U/K injuries at this time– Fem transported to hospital by amb– Road closures: Eglington Ave W/B closed @ The Chase – C/R at 7:01 am– PR23-0398459 — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) December 12, 2023 News Source link
Read More »Two people found dead at Winnipeg encampment
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says two people were found dead at a Euclid Avenue encampment Monday afternoon. News Source link
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