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It’s been two years since the Bank of Canada started the most aggressive interest rate hike campaign in its history in a bid to tame rampant inflation, and the Canadian economy looks vastly different. As the Bank of Canada delivered the first of what would be 10 interest rate hikes …
Read More »Dream Factory co-founder battles terminal cancer, inspires living memorial campaign – Winnipeg
Co-founder of the Dream Factory in Winnipeg, Michelle Harrison, has inspired a living memorial campaign for the charity as she faces terminal cancer. The factory is a non-profit that gives kids facing life-threatening illnesses unforgettable experiences. In 1983, Harrison says she helped arrange for a young boy with brain cancer …
Read More »‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities’: Sask. launches winter firearm safety campaign
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A gun safety campaign launched in Saskatchewan to encourage residents to maintain proper certification and firearm safety practices throughout the winter. The ‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.’ campaign will be funded by the provincial government and be broadcast on radio, billboards and social …
Read More »‘It’s a life sentence’: Ontario Festive RIDE campaign targets rise in impaired driving
As Ontarians start gathering with loved ones for the holidays, police authorities are back with an annual plea. “If you drink, don’t drive. If you drive, don’t drink. It’s very simple,” said Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of OPP’s Highway Safety Division on Thursday. Simple, yet all too often ignored. The consequences …
Read More »Annual poppy campaign officially underway in Guelph
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John McCrae Memorial Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has launched its annual poppy campaign. It held a flag-raising ceremony on Friday outside its legion branch on Watson Parkway South in Guelph to mark the official launch. Poppies can be picked …
Read More »New fiscal results could dominate Manitoba election campaign Friday – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 29, 2023 9:01 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s finances are likely to take centre stage Friday on the campaign trail for the provincial election next Tuesday. The government is set to release the final results for the …
Read More »Puslinch fire and rescue partnering with Enbridge in fire and carbon monoxide campaign
Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up with Enbridge Gas in a campaign on the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide. Enbridge is donating $315,000 to Safe Community Project Zero, a public education campaign that will provide more than 10,000 alarms to residents in 50 municipalities across Ontario. The …
Read More »Manitoba doctors group hosts leaders’ debate as campaign enters final stretch – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2023 8:32 am Updated September 27, 2023 8:33 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s three main party leaders will offer their ideas on health care Wednesday night at a forum hosted by Doctors Manitoba. The group, which …
Read More »Manitoba’s election campaign will focus on the economy and health care Thursday – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 14, 2023 8:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba election campaign is well into its second week, and the main issues continue to be the economy and health care. The Progressive Conservatives have scheduled two announcements Thursday related to …
Read More »Leaders talk health care, home care and crime plans in Manitoba election campaign – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2023 9:07 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew pledged more money for homecare workers, while Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson capped off her tour of the province’s north as the provincial election campaign enters …
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