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Read More »These American cities are bracing for a federal troop surge
The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked border patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration’s growing federal intervention across U.S. cities. As Illinois leaders warned Monday of a National Guard deployment, residents in the nation’s third-largest city met a brazen weekend escalation of immigration …
Read More »Canada bracing for possible influx of asylum claimants after Trump immigration orders
Canadian refugee advocates, federal government departments and immigration lawyers are bracing for a potential influx of asylum claimants following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week. But as they prepare, they all say they have no idea what exactly to expect. “With Trump, crystal balls are hard to keep …
Read More »Saskatchewan bracing for railroad strike which could have billion-dollar impact
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan farmers and businesses alike are bracing for the potential railway stoppage that could be now just days away. Experts estimate a strike by CP and CN Railways could cause losses as high as $1 billion a day. A last-minute push is …
Read More »Looming rail strike has Canadian shippers bracing for worst: ‘Nothing moves’ – National
Shippers and producers held their breath ahead of a possible strike by thousands of railworkers this month that would halt freight traffic, clog ports and disrupt industries. “The railways are two ribbons that go east to west, and there’s not much alternative if you cut those two ribbons,” said John …
Read More »Toronto bracing for days of ‘dangerously hot and humid’ weather – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Toronto is bracing for days of extreme heat beginning Monday, with the city mobilizing extra resources to keep people cool. Environment Canada issued an extreme heat warning for Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Sunday afternoon, predicting …
Read More »Toronto bracing for days of ‘dangerously hot and humid’ weather – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Toronto is bracing for days of extreme heat beginning Monday, with the city mobilizing extra resources to keep people cool. Environment Canada issued an extreme heat warning for Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Sunday afternoon, predicting …
Read More »Majority of Ontario bracing for major heat event
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Humidex temperatures in Toronto could reach the low 40s this week, according to an Environment Canada heat warning for most of southern Ontario. Temperatures would range between the high 20s to low 30s, reaching over 40C when humidity is factored in. The …
Read More »Winnipeg shelters bracing for upcoming cold snap – Winnipeg
The racks of donated clothes at Siloam Mission are full but that could change as temperatures are expected to plummet in southern Manitoba later this week. “Anytime we are looking at a cold snap we start to get worried. Will we have enough for everyone?” Siloam Mission communications manager Luke …
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