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Workers with Ontario’s main liquor retailer will hold a rally in downtown Toronto on Saturday on the second day of their historic strike. Thousands of workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario began their first-ever strike on Friday morning, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations between their union and …
Read More »Calgary Stampede: What to know ahead of Parade Day – Calgary
Time to dust off your cowboy boots and hats, Calgary. Stampede season is here and will kick off with Parade Day on Friday. The parade will begin just before 9 a.m. and will start at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Third Street Southeast. More than 100 entries entries will …
Read More »Driver dead after two-vehicle Canada Day crash in Brampton – Toronto
A woman died after a two-vehicle crash in Brampton early on Canada Day. The crash at Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive was reported to Peel Regional Police at around 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, with police initially reporting the driver of one had sustained …
Read More »Heritage Park celebrates 60 years and Canada Day – Calgary
By Meghan Cobb Global News Posted July 1, 2024 6:46 pm Updated July 1, 2024 7:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary’s Heritage Park marked two big birthdays Monday. The historical park celebrated 60 years in the community, as well as the 157th …
Read More »Saskatoon celebrates Canada Day with eyes cast on past, present and future – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size People from all walks of life gathered together in Saskatoon to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday at the River Landing Amphitheatre. This year’s theme for Canada Day celebrations in Saskatoon was “A Respectful Honouring of Our Nation,” designed to inspire reflections on Canada’s …
Read More »Canada Day at The Forks highlighted reconciliation efforts, even with the rain – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Day at The Forks netted a smaller crowd this year due to rainy, dreary weather, but that didn’t stop the events from going ahead. Musical performances and basketball competitions were moved under the cover of the parking lot and the CN …
Read More »What’s open and what’s closed on Canada Day weekend in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Monday is July 1, Canada Day, which means there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate across the city, but many local services, businesses and resources will either be closed or operating under holiday hours over the long weekend. All City of …
Read More »Would Bonnie Crombie reinstate licence plate registration fees? Answer depends on the day
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie offered two competing answers on whether or not the party would revive the provincial licence plate registration fee if she becomes premier after the next election: at first stating she “would look at it” before reversing course one week later. In a one-on-one interview with …
Read More »‘Field Day’: Manitoba ham radio enthusiasts dial in to international event – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Amateur radio operators a gathering in Winnipeg this weekend for the annual ‘Field Day,” an international event that gives enthusiasts a chance to showcase their skills and share information about the hobby with the public. Organized by the American Radio Relay League …
Read More »Calgary officials to provide update on city’s water supply on Day 10 of crisis
Descrease article font size Increase article font size On Day 10 of Calgary’s water supply crisis, and one day after crews found “significant” additional damage on a crucial water main, officials in Alberta’s largest city are scheduled to provide an update on the situation on Saturday morning. Mayor Jyoti Gondek …
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