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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people are dead and three others are in hospital after a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus in Caledon Tuesday morning, provincial police say. Students were not reported to be among the casualties. Ontario Provincial Police said it …
Read More »Ontario ECEs among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 17, 2023 1:15 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Advocates say that early childhood educators in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and say that raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day child-care …
Read More »Recommended short-term rental regulations stir mixed feelings among Winnipeggers – Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg has released recommendations for new short-term rental accommodation (STRA) regulations, and so far, reactions have been mixed. In a report released by the City, proposed regulations include limiting the number of nights tenants can stay, taxation, licensing, limitations on the number of properties an owner can …
Read More »Whistleblower line, code of conduct among first actions as non-profit Atira seeks ‘reset’ – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An embattled non-profit housing provider gave an update Tuesday on its efforts to “reset” and renew following the high-profile exit of its CEO. Janice Abbott stepped down as the head of the Atira Women’s Resources Society in May, a week after the …
Read More »Eating disorder rates jumped ‘significantly’ among adolescents amid COVID: study
Eating disorders requiring hospital care increased “significantly” among children and teenagers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Tuesday revealed that emergency department visits and hospitalizations for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Begonia among 10 artists up for Polaris Music Prize on Tuesday – Winnipeg
Ten Canadian musicians and bands will compete for the Polaris Music Prize on Tuesday night. The $50,000 award for the year’s best Canadian album will be handed out during a concert event held at Toronto’s Massey Hall. Among the contenders is Calgary-raised pop singer-songwriter Leslie Feist, Toronto R&B singer Daniel …
Read More »Hells Angels prospect among 2 arrested in Durham Region shooting investigation: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A prospect of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club was among two men arrested as officers investigated a shooting in Durham Region that left one person injured, police say. Durham Regional Police said officers from their east division responded to a home in …
Read More »Survey on safety ranks Calgary 20th among Canadian cities – Calgary
There are 19 other Canadian cities safer than Calgary, according to a new survey conducted by rental listing company Rentola. Calgary is ranked 20th on the list of 34 Canadian cities, ahead of 21st-ranked Edmonton, but behind Lethbridge, which cracked the top 10. According to Rentola, the metropolitan areas were …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers among CFL teams fined for salary cap violations – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 28, 2023 12:10 pm Updated April 28, 2023 2:57 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were among four teams that exceeded the CFL’s salary cap last season, the league announced Friday. The others were the …
Read More »Toronto Blue Jays menu at Rogers Centre will feature poutine hot dogs among new items
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays fans can expect a raft of changes at the Rogers Centre for the upcoming season to include an adventurous new menu at some stands featuring a poutine hot dog among other items. The Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto has …
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