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New Chinatown exhibition celebrates Montreal neighbourhood’s history – Montreal

Six new outdoor exhibitions in the busiest areas of Montreal’s Chinatown are as much a celebration of the city’s Chinese heritage as a way to keep the culture alive. “Chinatown and Chinatown stories have been rendered invisible and have been largely erased, from the collective memory and from the history …

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Ontario Power Generation and province plan 3 more small modular reactors

CLARINGTON, Ont. — Ontario is planning three more small modular reactors at the site of the Darlington nuclear power plant, an announcement that comes the same week the energy minister said the province is moving forward with a new, large-scale nuclear facility. The power generated by the small modular reactors …

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14 cited for fireworks infractions in Ajax, Ont., over Canada Day weekend

In the aftermath of the Canada Day long weekend, the Town of Ajax has laid charges against 14 individuals alleged to have violated the fireworks bylaw  and issued several warnings. “What we have been noticing over the last year…[is] the amount of community individuals that have been going into our …

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Winnipeg residents affected by Sutherland fire decry emergency response amid confusion, panic – Winnipeg

Bernadette Folster woke up to the sound of sirens Tuesday morning. Ash landed in her yard and toxic smoke choked the air as a Sutherland Avenue industrial complex went up in flames. Days after being evacuated, Folster is still alarmed by the city’s emergency plan she says fell short of …

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New version of Wellington County local food map is out

Descrease article font size Increase article font size There is an updated map where local foodies can sink their teeth into great local cuisines. The County of Wellington have put out a new version of the Taste Real Local Food Map with 165 farm and food businesses. The map is …

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Ottawa sees 23.5 per cent increase in hate and bias motivated incidents in 2023 – Ottawa

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa has seen a 23.5 per cent increase in hate and bias-motivated incidents in 2023 compared to this time last year, a rise the city’s police chief described as “concerning.” Police have reported 221 hate-related incidents in 2023 so far, 158 of …

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‘A smile that could light up a room’: Ontario community reeling after boy’s tragic death

Heather Payne, owner-operator of SubZero Ice Cream in St. Thomas, Ont., says the tragic collision that claimed the life of a boy less than a week away from turning 12 years old, happened just across the street from her shop. Her business is one of several in the community finding …

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers pull ahead in 2nd half to defeat Stampeders 24-11 – Winnipeg

Rasheed Bailey’s nine-yard touchdown catch after a Calgary Stampeders’ turnover broke a third-quarter tie and helped boost the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 24-11 victory on Friday. With the game tied 11-11 late in the third quarter, Winnipeg defensive back Demerio Houston intercepted Calgary quarterback Jake Maier to register his …

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64% of Canadians have air conditioning. Is it enough for climate change? – National

Climate scientists proclaimed July 3, 2023, the hottest day in human record keeping. Canada has seen a swathe of heat warnings in the past week, warning of elevated risks for heat-related illnesses and air quality. And the return of El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern, is bringing even warmer …

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Toronto Blue Jays recall starter Alek Manoah

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 7, 2023 1:38 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Alek Manoah from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday and placed reliever Jay Jackson on the paternity list. Manoah, who spent the last month …

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