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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ontario is considering changes to legislation that could allow special constables to arrest people using drugs …
Read More »Netanyahu considers full Gaza takeover, Israeli media says, as more Palestinians die of hunger
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu favours a complete military takeover of Gaza for the first time in two decades, media reported, and was to meet senior security officials on Tuesday to finalize a new strategy in the 22-month war. Mediation between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas has collapsed despite intense international …
Read More »Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists’ scope to include more minor ailments
Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists’ scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests. But while pharmacists see the proposal as an overdue solution to easing the burden on other aspects of the …
Read More »City of Saskatoon considers collections for over $6M in parking tickets – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Saskatoon is planning on collecting what is owed from unpaid parking tickets given in the city over the last four years. City administration said it is considering a collections-based approach to get payment for unpaid parking tickets. The city …
Read More »Ottawa considers allowing banned guns to be mailed to disposal facilities – National
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is putting new regulations before Parliament to allow professional couriers like Canada Post and private companies like FedEx and UPS to transport restricted firearms for disposal as part of the long-planned assault-style weapon buyback. “Once the program launches, these measures will provide businesses with additional …
Read More »Quiet after 6: Ontario city considers curfew for gas-powered lawn tools
As the City of London moves forward with its Climate Emergency Action Plan, staff are looking at ways to reduce, restrict or phase out gas-powered lawn equipment – including a possible curfew. At Wednesday’s civic works committee meeting, members voted to hold a public meeting on the idea in July. …
Read More »Longtime Winnipeg city councillor considers run for federal seat – Winnipeg
By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted January 22, 2024 10:20 pm Updated January 22, 2024 10:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A longtime Winnipeg city councillor is considering making the jump from municipal to federal politics. Janice Lukes confirmed to 680 CJOB’s The …
Read More »Halifax considers applying for ‘Bee City’ status. Here’s the buzz – Halifax
Halifax regional council is considering applying for “Bee City” status, in an effort to help preserve the city’s pollinator population in the years to come. Bee City Canada is a program from Pollinator Partnership Canada that aims to “inspire cities, towns, First Nations, schools, businesses and other organizations to take …
Read More »Hamilton considers tech that can override traffic lights for emergency vehicles – Hamilton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As many major traffic corridors in Hamilton, Ont., see safety adjustments and changes for an incoming Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the city is looking at technology to ensure ambulances and fire trucks can navigate through potentially congested streets. Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption …
Read More »Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2023 12:57 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto residents could be allowed to consume alcohol in 20 parks in the coming months if city council approves a proposed pilot program. Next week, a city committee will be considering …
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