Asian Tribune Your Multilingual Newspaper covering World and local news News
Daylight saving time is here again. The annual spring forward happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning clocks will move ahead to 3 a.m. across Manitoba at that time. Read more: Manitoba considers move to permanent daylight time, but there are conditions Those who don’t want to show up to late …
Read More »Western Canada is eyeing the new Indo-Pacific strategy for energy export hopes
As the Trudeau government fleshes out its Indo-Pacific strategy, Western Canada is seeking more certainty from the Liberals on expanding energy exports to Asia. “There are people in Ottawa who understand what our energy mix is, and what it has to be in the future,” Alberta Trade Minister Rajan Sawhney …
Read More »Can virtual reality fight racism?
9:37 Can virtual reality help tackle racism? On an October morning, Michael Avis makes his way to a gymnasium. He has come to a Toronto Catholic elementary school to provide anti-racism training to staff. But unlike more traditional forms, Avis is using virtual reality to have learners better understand bias, …
Read More »Peel Regional Police officer, 2 others injured in vehicle collision in Brampton
In a tweet, Peel Regional Police say the crash between a police cruiser and one other vehicle took place near Main Street North and Vodden Street East. News Source link
Read More »Naloxone kits a lifeline in a worsening opiate crisis – Winnipeg
At Northway Pharmacy Brothers, naloxone kits are flying off the shelves. The Selkirk Avenue pharmacy in Winnipeg distributes 50-70 kits per week. Each kit contains between two and four doses. But pharmacy manager Brett Roeland believes the need is actually much higher. “I’m pretty confident they’re all being used in …
Read More »BMO signs deal to acquire Air Miles loyalty rewards program – National
BMO Financial Group has signed a deal to acquire the Air Miles loyalty rewards program from LoyaltyOne Co. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. Air Miles president Shawn Stewart says the deal will have no impact on collectors’ reward miles balances or on their ability to collect …
Read More »Raptors’ VanVleet fined for criticism of officials
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been handed a US$30,000 fine for public criticism of the officiating, the league announced on Thursday. News Source link
Read More »Officers say they found 3 stolen vehicles during search in Mississauga: police – Toronto
Peel Regional Police said officers recovered three stolen vehicles after serving a search warrant in Mississauga earlier this week. Police said on Wednesday, investigators from the auto theft crime unit executed a search warrant in the Cawthra Road and Queensway East. During the search, police said they found a 2022 …
Read More »‘We have to support young veterans’: Manitoba legions push to get younger veterans involved – Winnipeg
The Royal Canadian Legion is pushing to get younger veterans and their families involved in the organization. Ernie Tester, the president of the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, says while membership numbers are currently in good standing in their division, the focus continues to be on …
Read More »‘Profits are profits’: As food prices soar, Liberal MP says Canada needs more competition
As an “unlikely alliance” between Canada’s independent grocers and the country’s three largest chains is forming, a Liberal MP is arguing that shoppers need more competition amid soaring food prices and accusations that grocery stores are at fault for higher food inflation. Read more: Grocery CEOs defend ‘reasonable profitability’ in grilling over soaring …
Read More »