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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is all set to announce further changes to the country’s immigration system for temporary residents, less than a month after Ottawa reduced the number of temporary foreign workers being let into the low-wage stream. Wednesday’s announcement by Immigration Minister …
Read More »Celebrities coming to the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
As the city gears up for the annual Toronto International Film Festival, locals and visitors alike are already buzzing about the stars they may encounter in town. It’s no secret that one of the most popular activities during the 10-day festival is star spotting. From A-list actors to musicians and …
Read More »Calgary warns tickets coming for those ignoring restrictions as water use continues to be too high
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 30, 2024 6:29 pm Updated August 30, 2024 7:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians who are watering their lawns can expect to get tickets in the coming days. The city is reporting another day of …
Read More »Ford’s PC Party to begin nominations in coming weeks with early election looming
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party will begin nominating candidates in a matter of weeks, including sitting ministers who plan to run again, marking the latest sign Ontario is heading toward an early election call. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce and Agriculture Minister Rob Flack were among the PC MPPs to confirm …
Read More »Inflation data coming amid rate cut bets. Here’s what to know – National
Many economists are expecting that July inflation data coming this week won’t dissuade the Bank of Canada from another interest rate cut at its next decision in September. Tuesday’s release of July consumer price index figures from Statistics Canada will be the central bank’s last look at the latest inflation …
Read More »Cellphone ban coming to Manitoba schools this fall: Kinew – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a cellphone ban is coming this fall to schools across the province. “Provincewide, the education minister is sending out a letter today to all the divisions saying no phones in school — no phones at all in …
Read More »New ‘dual-launch’ rollercoaster coming to Canada’s Wonderland in 2025
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new rollercoaster is coming to Canada’s Wonderland next year and the theme park is promising it will be “the longest, tallest and fastest launch roller coaster” in the country. The coaster, called AlpenFury, was unveiled Thursday and is a dual-launch rollercoaster …
Read More »NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on coming out of retirement: ‘We need pragmatic, thoughtful, smart government’
It’s been a month since the newly crowned leader of Alberta’s New Democrats, Naheed Nenshi, came into power. The former Calgary mayor took over from departing NDP leader Rachel Notley in a landslide June vote, capturing 86 per cent of members’ support. With more than 85,000 signed up following the …
Read More »Liberty Village residents on the edge over congestion, Toronto says a solution is coming – Toronto
Traffic congestion has reached the point where it’s so difficult to get around Liberty Village that Toronto’s deputy mayor has requested city staff to come up with a plan to help de-clog the streets, but residents frustrated by the lack of movement are wondering where the plan was months ago. …
Read More »Extreme heat coming to Manitoba ‘unlivable’ for unsheltered people: advocate – Winnipeg
Forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) show things are going to be heating up in Manitoba this week, as the province prepares for a blast of hot temperatures. After a cool, wet start to the summer, the heat may be welcomed by some, but for others, it can pose …
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