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King Charles is now officially crowned. London’s coronation, the first in 70 years, saw Charles and his wife, Camilla, take hold of the royal sceptres and crown. The Royal Family was out in spades, excluding Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, who did not take part. King Charles and Camilla both …
Read More »How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia
10:27 How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia Whether it’s a 360 immersive virtual experience to unlock memories, or social robots to assist with daily tasks, each evolution of immersive, virtual, and robotic technology being designed by researchers across the country is to help with an upcoming challenge Canada …
Read More »Drayton Valley residents forced out by wildfire head to evacuation centre in Edmonton
About 7,000 people who were forced to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., Thursday faced long waits in their vehicles overnight and on Friday — uncertainty. “The roads were packed,” said Patricia Cotteau. “I took the back way … through Rocky Rapids … 624 to Tomahawk. It was still …
Read More »Ontario to launch audits of six municipalities’ housing finances
Ontario’s minister of municipal affairs and housing is moving forward with audits of six municipalities to see if there will be any “potential or perceived” financial hits from a provincial housing law. Municipalities have been raising concerns about a housing law, that, in part, freezes, reduces and exempts fees developers …
Read More »S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points in broad based rally, U.S. stocks also up
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2023 11:42 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading as strength in the energy, base metal and technology sectors helped lead a broad-based rally, while …
Read More »Smile Cookie Campaign proceeds help Durham Children’s Aid Foundation – Durham
The Smile Cookie Campaign is in full swing this week, so feeding your sweet tooth craving with a cookie will feel extra rewarding. This year, 100 per cent of proceeds from cookie sales in Durham Region will be going towards supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation. Since 2004, the foundation …
Read More »Hydro One reports Q1 profit down from year ago, revenue higher
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2023 10:39 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hydro One Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due higher operation, maintenance and administrative costs, offset in part by higher revenues. The power utility says it …
Read More »N.S. man wanted on child sex assault charges arrested in Manitoba
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man from Nova Scotia was sentenced to nine years in prison after he was arrested in Manitoba in relation to sexual assaults involving a child. In a release, the RCMP said the assaults happened in Colchester County in 2020. In April, …
Read More »Ontario offers $10K grants to religious, cultural institutions for anti-hate measures
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2023 10:53 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Religious groups and cultural and Indigenous communities in Ontario will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to protect their facilities from hate-motivated crimes. Minister of Citizenship …
Read More »Ahead of King Charles’ coronation, some Nova Scotians question monarchy’s future – Halifax
On May 6, King Charles III’s coronation will be televised for the whole world to see. But in recent years, there has been a growing anti-monarchist sentiment amongst the younger generation. Recent poll data collected by Ipsos on behalf of Global News reveals that of those surveyed, 67 per cent …
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