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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 »Should youth avoid energy drinks? Here’s why pediatricians say yes – National
As Canada recalls more energy drinks due to high levels of caffeine, pediatricians and health experts are raising concerns about the accessibility of the products and the impact they can have on youth. Energy drinks are widespread across Canada, the U.S. and many other countries and can be purchased from …
Read More »Parliament’s Centre Block is getting a massive overhaul. Here’s what’s changing
A massive overhaul of Centre Block on Parliament Hill is expected to be completed by 2031 and open to the public by 2032. Rob Wright, an assistant deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, says structural strengthening and heritage restoration is currently underway. A new three-level welcome centre is …
Read More »Canadians are voting in 4 federal byelections. Here’s what to watch for
Four new MPs are set to be elected to the House of Commons Monday in a handful of byelections that political watchers say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and bring a new Liberal cabinet hopeful into the fold. The Liberals are expected to hold onto seats in Winnipeg …
Read More »Tick season is upon us in Manitoba. Here’s what you should know – Winnipeg
They’re distinct in appearance: a rusty-brown colour with black on its midsection, and black legs which give it its name. As temperatures are heating up and Manitobans are more active outside, so are blacklegged ticks. Local entomologist Taz Stuart is warning residents as Lyme disease is becoming more common across …
Read More »Here’s where celebrations will be held in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As preparations continue for the coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom, plans are in the works for celebrations in Ontario, too. King Charles III ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. …
Read More »PSAC strike enters Day 6. Here’s what you need to know – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2023 7:49 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of Canada’s largest labour disruptions has entered a sixth day as the union representing thousands of striking public-service workers looks to hamper access to ports. The Public Service Alliance of …
Read More »Ottawa betting big with $13B subsidy to secure Volkswagen deal. Here’s why
There’s nothing small about the $13 billion in subsidies that Canada has promised Volkswagen to secure the automaker’s first battery plant outside of Europe, but it remains to be seen whether the deal is enough to kick start the manufacturing sector’s future. The rising sticker shock of establishing a manufacturing …
Read More »Some of your tax credit payments might be delayed, CRA warns. Here’s why – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Canadians have not received their entitled tax credit payments due to a “technical issue,” according to the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA said the issue is affecting payouts of the GST/HST credit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit to some taxpayers. The …
Read More »After 3 years of COVID-19, here’s how Canada’s ‘endemic’ future may look – National
On March 11, 2020, the world came to a screeching halt when the World Health Organization declared the COVID–19 outbreak a global pandemic. Schools across the world shut down, workplaces turned remote and the fast-spreading virus revealed the fragility of many countries’ health-care systems. Since then, the virus has claimed …
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