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Gardiner Expressway construction: Closures to resume after brief reopening

Toronto commuters will soon run again into lane closures of parts of the Gardiner Expressway starting Monday night. The expressway, which is undergoing what the city calls “critical rehabilitation work,” will see its one of its eastbound lanes closed between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue for rehabilitation work as of …

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Ontario extends program that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid ER closures

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2024 6:07 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario is extending a program that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid temporary ER closures for another six months. The province established what’s now known as the Temporary Locum …

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Wednesday morning fires, road closures may affect Winnipeggers’ commutes – Winnipeg

A pair of fires Wednesday morning have led to road closures, and the city is encouraging Winnipeg motorists to take alternate routes. Just after 8:40 a.m., Ellice Avenue was closed between Sherbrook Street and Langside Street while Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews were battling a blaze. The incident has …

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Merritt Mayor plans to withhold tax funds from province amid temporary ER closures

As the crisis of emergency room closures continues to hinder health care at multiple BC Interior hospitals, officials in one city are taking action. The City of Merritt is taking the drastic step of withholding tax money from the provincial government following the latest emergency department closure. “We pay this …

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Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heavy rain in Ottawa caused the flooding of roads and properties across the city on Thursday. As skies began to clear late in the afternoon, the City of Ottawa said no injuries had been reported. “While water levels are receding, conditions remain …

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Manitoba liquor store closures spark addictions, health conversation – Winnipeg

Manitoba’s liquor labour dispute may have put a wrap on its fourth full day of picketing, but the signs are still up, leaving many liquor stores closed and some addictions experts troubled. Their main concern pertains to the risks of alcohol withdrawal. “Alcohol problems become kind of medically dangerous when …

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‘Significant delays’: Road closures for Toronto Honda Indy take effect Wednesday

The Honda Indy is taking place in Toronto this weekend and road closures are set to begin on Wednesday ahead of the event. Toronto police issued a news release, warning drivers of “significant delays” and encouraged motorists to plan alternate routes. Starting at noon on Wednesday, southbound Strachan Avenue will …

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Alternating lane closures on Burlington Canal Lift Bridge until 2024 – Hamilton

The federal government is alerting drivers about alternating lane closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge that will last almost seven months. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) says the structure will be undergoing major rehabilitation work starting Monday, which will continue until mid-January next year. “During this period, 3 …

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