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‘Blue Jeans, Burgers and Bevvies’ fundraiser helps Ukrainians settle in Kelowna – Okanagan

With more Ukrainian families moving to Kelowna, B.C., local organizations hope to give them a boost while they get their start in the city. A fundraiser was held Tuesday with the goal of giving back. “Blue jeans, burgers and bevvies” was the theme for a special event Tuesday evening. Hearts …

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Blue Jays look to take next step in 2023

TORONTO – The sting of a quick wild-card round exit long faded, an air of confidence hovered at the Toronto Blue Jays’ camp during spring training. It was there for good reason. There’s plenty to like about a roster that had defensive upgrades made in the off-season to supplement a …

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Councillor Brad Bradford announces he’s running for Toronto mayor – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another city councillor — Brad Bradford — has announced he’s tossing his name in for Toronto’s mayoral race. “I’m running to be a strong mayor of action for Toronto — delivering results to make the city safer, make life more affordable, and make …

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ANALYSIS: He’s not the favourite, but Jets’ Morrissey is Norris Trophy-worthy – Winnipeg

In a few short weeks, members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association will cast their ballots for a host of league awards, including the Norris Trophy. Last night, the top two candidates for that distinction were on the ice against each other in Erik Karlsson — the front-runner with San …

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Liberals set to table 2023 budget. What will be in it? – National

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table a federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, which a federal source says will include plans to go after predatory lending and more details on dental care as part of a pitch to make life more affordable. The government …

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Ontario’s labour ministry reviewing CFLPA’s workers’ compensation concerns

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s labour ministry says it’s reviewing concerns brought forward by the CFL Players’ Association and other professional athlete unions. A spokeswoman for Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s minister Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, said that the review is part of the …

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People from Toronto, Burlington arrested after home invasion in Brantford, Ont.

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Men from Burlington and Toronto as well as an alleged female accomplice have been arrested in connection to a home invasion that occurred last week in the southern end of Brantford, Ont., police say. In a release, police say officers were dispatched …

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Manitoba earmarks $15.3M to support rural wastewater treatment projects – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is spending more than $15.3 million to support three key water and wastewater treatment projects to help facilitate future community growth in the rural municipalities of Headingley, Macdonald and West St. Paul, Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith announced Monday. “Our government …

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Title insurers must be under anti-money laundering rules, former executive says – National

Title insurers need to be brought under anti-money laundering rules to fight against scam artists who impersonate homeowners to sell or mortgage their properties, a former insurance executive says. Tim Hyde, who spent years in the title insurance business in Ontario, said dozens of cases involving impersonators in Ontario and …

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