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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2024 1:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide. …
Read More »‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge – Montreal
With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets. That means rabbits like Huey who was rescued in the bush south of Montreal in February by volunteers. That was his first stroke of luck. “He was part …
Read More »Freeland will give fall economic statement Nov. 21 amid affordability crunch – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government will give an update on the country’s finances later this month, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland set to deliver the fall economic statement as Canadians face difficulties amid high interest rates and ongoing cost of living concerns. The fiscal …
Read More »Judge expected to give final instructions to jury in Peter Nygard’s sex assault trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 8, 2023 6:15 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The judge presiding over Peter Nygard’s sexual assault trial is expected to give his final instructions to the jury today before they begin deliberating their verdict in the case. The jury …
Read More »Fear of reprisal means some Quebec doctors are afraid to give MAID, college of physicians says
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 25, 2023 11:23 am Updated August 25, 2023 11:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s college of physicians says some doctors in the province are afraid to perform medical aid in dying (MAID) because they fear reprisals. The professional …
Read More »Ottawa set to give update on Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2023 5:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the …
Read More »‘Winter’s last hurrah’: Manitoba storm to give way to late-week warmth – Winnipeg
Winnipeg is under a winter storm warning, with 15 to 25 centimetres of heavy snow expected to be dumped on the city overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, along with associated winds, blowing snow, and generally miserable conditions. The rest of the province can expect much of the same, with southeastern …
Read More »Feds, church group give $208K to Belleville housing project – Kingston
Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, and Shawn Stickler, lead pastor of the Pentecostals of Quinte, announced combined funding of over $208,000 to support the development of new affordable housing units in Belleville. The Pentecostals of Quinte church complex in Belleville is building seven housing units for …
Read More »Feds give Loyalist Township $16.5M to retrofit recreation centre – Kingston
The main recreation hub for Loyalist Township has just gotten a significant financial boost. The federal government announced Thursday morning that more than $16.5 million is being given to the municipality in order to retrofit the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre to improve the safety, accessibility and environmental performance of the …
Read More »Global Edmonton’s 19th annual Give Me Shelter campaign kicks off – Edmonton
An annual charity drive that collects donations for women and children fleeing domestic violence is officially underway. The 19th annual Global News Give Me Shelter campaign kicks off on Tuesday. Read more: Give Me Shelter donation drive raises more than $218K to help domestic violence survivors Read More Give Me …
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