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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Southwestern Ontario is bracing for thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, as wet weather moves across the border and through the province. Environment Canada issued storm warnings for parts of Windsor and London by 6 p.m. Tuesday, with less severe watches in place for …
Read More »Ontario was ‘days away’ from tabling a bill on councillor harassment. So why is it still not law?
In the fall of 2021, the world of Ontario municipal politics was abuzz with excitement, expecting the provincial government to finally unveil a law that would tackle the growing issue of harassment on local councils. “I had heard it was days away from being tabled,” John Mascarin, a partner with …
Read More »Inaugural Saskatchewan Open Farm Days sows seeds of knowledge, connection
Across the province, a number of farms opened their doors to visitors, during Saskatchewan Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11. For Ward Hepting, vegetable farming has been the family business since before he was born. Now Hepting and his family operate Seven Meadows farm, a greenhouse-style horticulture …
Read More »Jasper wildfire, a rate cut, Earth’s hottest days. This week’s big stories – National
The scenic town of Jasper, Alta., was devastated in a wildfire that engulfed Jasper National Park, Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time after announcing he won’t run for re-election as U.S. president and the Earth set back-to-back records for the hottest day ever. Plus, the Bank of …
Read More »Blue Jays’ Martínez gets 80-game drug suspension 2 days after MLB debut
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene, an announcement made two days after his major league debut. Martínez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster since November 2022. He …
Read More »Waterbombers from Quebec and Ontario help Labrador fight wildfire, no rain expected for days
Officials in central Labrador say the wildfire threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls remained stable Saturday, but there was no sign of significant rainfall in the forecast until Tuesday night. As a result, the 500 residents ordered to leave the community on Wednesday were left wondering when they would …
Read More »Toronto bracing for days of ‘dangerously hot and humid’ weather – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Toronto is bracing for days of extreme heat beginning Monday, with the city mobilizing extra resources to keep people cool. Environment Canada issued an extreme heat warning for Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Sunday afternoon, predicting …
Read More »Toronto bracing for days of ‘dangerously hot and humid’ weather – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Toronto is bracing for days of extreme heat beginning Monday, with the city mobilizing extra resources to keep people cool. Environment Canada issued an extreme heat warning for Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Sunday afternoon, predicting …
Read More »With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma risk – Winnipeg
With summer soon to be in full swing and many hot and sunny days expected, experts are emphasizing the need to protect yourself from the rays, which could lead to a dangerous form of cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 11,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma, …
Read More »Suspect in killing of temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar got student visa in days
One of the suspects accused of gunning down B.C. Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar entered Canada using a study permit that he said took only days to obtain. In a video posted online in 2019, Karan Brar said he applied for a student visa through EthicWorks Immigration Services in …
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