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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Atlantic Lottery is looking for the lucky winner of a ticket worth a record $64 million sold in New Brunswick’s Gloucester County. In a release, Atlantic Lottery said the ticket is a Gold Ball winner for the April 15 draw of Lotto …
Read More »Kingston food bank sets 35,000-lb goal for one-day food blitz – Kingston
The Partners in Mission Food Bank has been serving the Kingston community since 1984, and the Spring Food Blitz has been one of the largest food drives and fundraisers for the charitable organization since day one. The food bank says the one-day event on Saturday was essential for the food …
Read More »Street at heart of Ottawa convoy could get a big change — but there’s a hiccup
The federal government wants to keep the street in front of Parliament Hill closed and has offered to take it over from the City of Ottawa, but the city says it is not interested in a temporary handover. In a letter to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe earlier this month, Procurement Minister …
Read More »Public Health issue warning after case of measles confirmed in Halifax area – Halifax
Family members, friends and close contacts are being notified after a case of measles was confirmed in the Halifax area. In a Friday release, the Nova Scotia Health Authority said they are conducting an investigation in coordination with the IWK Health Centre to identify further cases. Three potential exposure sites …
Read More »Hepatitis A outbreak related to U.S. frozen strawberries spurs Canadian probe – National
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking into whether frozen organic strawberries that have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak in the United States were also sold in Canada. Since mid-March, several brands of frozen organic strawberries have been recalled across the U.S. over concerns of hepatitis A infections. …
Read More »Police in Ontario asking Android users to check settings after increase in 911 calls
Police in Ontario are asking Android phone users to check their emergency settings after seeing an increase in 9-1-1 hang-ups. In a tweet at around 6:50 p.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police said the force’s communications centres have seen a “significant increase” in 9-1-1 hang-ups. “This may be linked to an …
Read More »S&P/TSX composite down in late Friday morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 14, 2023 11:52 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down in late-morning trading, as losses in the base metal stocks weighed on the Toronto market, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX …
Read More »Olymel to lay off nearly 1,000 workers in closure of Quebec pork plant
Quebec pork producer Olymel says it will close a major slaughterhouse south of Quebec City and lay off 994 workers. The company said Friday the Vallée-Jonction plant in the Beauce region will be the latest factory to shutter, after previously announcing the closure of several other facilities in recent months. …
Read More »Ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s sex assault case in Quebec has a trial date
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 14, 2023 11:45 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will stand trial in Quebec on sexual assault charges in June 2024. Nygard, 81, did not appear in Quebec court Friday when the dates were set …
Read More »‘First-of-its-kind’ report on B.C. sex workers outlines risks, calls for action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200 B.C. sex workers were surveyed for a report that outlines risks and needs within the industry. Those surveyed said they operate within the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island. Read more: Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of …
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