Asian Tribune Your Multilingual Newspaper covering World and local news News
Some Canadian high school girls want to take their “pink tax” fight to the House of Commons, calling on the federal government to scrap an “unfair pricing practice” that research suggests discriminates against women. A recent petition started by Sofia Ambroziak, a Grade 11 student in Ottawa, and two other …
Read More »‘We are sick of it’: Ontario forest firefighters burning out as concerns grow
As Ontario’s forest fire season drags on, a sense of mutiny is brewing on the front lines. Crews of firefighters, who have long warned of understaffing and inexperience, are burning out. Some are quitting. Others plan not to return and a few remaining veterans are on the brink of retirement. …
Read More »Police seize $100M of cannabis during shutdown of illegal grow op in Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Close to $100 million in illegal cannabis was seized during a raid on a massive grow op in Brantford, Ont., last Wednesday. Police say 18 people were arrested in connection with the shutdown at an industrial building on the city’s south end …
Read More »‘We want to grow the sport’: Manitoba Herd ringette team host top talent – Winnipeg
The highest level of ringette in Canada was showcased in Winnipeg this weekend. The Manitoba Herd, part of the National Ringette League (NRL), hosted the three other teams from across western Canada, the BC Thunder, Calgary RATH and Saskatchewan Heat. “We are peaking at the perfect time right now,” Herd …
Read More »As hospital backlogs grow, paramedics struggle to deliver timely care
Paramedics Colin Waterhouse and Josh Picknell are in their ambulance in Ottawa on a Friday afternoon when the call comes in: A Code 4, which means they need to get there fast. With lights flashing and sirens blaring, they race to the call’s address and assess the patient; he needs …
Read More »Smoke adds new problems as Newfoundland forest fires continue to grow
Smoke from a forest fire in central Newfoundland is shown in a Sunday, Aug.7, 2022 government handout photo. Smoke is continuing to play a key factor in the growth of both major fires. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador/The Canadian Press) The Paradise Lake forest fire tearing through parts of central …
Read More »Raging Newfoundland forest fires grow overnight, as crews look to forecast rain to quell blazes
Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial forest fire duty officer is looking to the forecast for rain Tuesday, after a raging forest fire near Grand Falls-Windsor widened overnight by more than 50 per cent. Jeff Motty said the size of the Paradise Lake fire, located in a forested area of central Newfoundland, is estimated …
Read More »Enter the Vancouver urban garden that’s been teaching people how to grow their own food for over 40 years
This story is part of the CBC Creator Network series. The Creator Network amplifies the voices of the next generation of Canadian storytellers and connects them with CBC platforms, where they tell compelling stories and share unique perspectives that reflect the country in all its diversity. To check out more from the Creator Network, tap …
Read More »Indian pharma industry estimated to grow 9-11% in 2021-22: ICRA
The Indian pharma industry is estimated to grow at 9-11 per cent in 2021-22 and in the next few quarters, it will be driven by domestic and emerging markets, according to ratings agency ICRA. In a sample of 21 Indian pharmaceutical companies, said revenue growth was moderate at 6.4 per …
Read More »