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Increasingly unpredictable winter temperatures have Ontario maple syrup producers concerned about how climate change will affect the industry’s future, with some pushing for environmentally friendly practices to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. Prolonged mild conditions last month had maple syrup producers in southern Ontario tapping trees for sap in early …
Read More »Owner says dog seriously injured in Markham, Ont. hit and run
Dog owner David Ying says he witnessed his dog being struck by a vehicle over the weekend along a busy stretch in Markham, Ont. The Toronto man says they were in the area of 16 Avenue and Ninth Line at around 6 p.m. when his one and a half year-old …
Read More »RCMP investigating after vehicles, home hit with gunfire in Dauphin, Man. – Winnipeg
Police are investigating after a home and several vehicles in Dauphin were shot at early Tuesday. RCMP were called to the report of gunfire in the 200 block of 5th Avenue NE around 2:30 a.m. They say several shots were fired at a home and three vehicles parked near the …
Read More »Controversial firearms bill loses amendment critics say hit hunting rifles – National
The government has withdrawn a controversial amendment to its proposed firearm legislation — one critics have warned could have restricted access to hunting rifles. The Liberal amendment to gun law reform Bill C-21, which was tabled in a committee meeting in November, faced questions about how far it would have …
Read More »Southern Manitoba about to get hit by prolonged cold snap, meteorologist says – Winnipeg
After a relatively warm winter so far, southern Manitoba is about to get hit hard by a polar vortex. Environment Canada meteorologist Chris Stammers told 680 CJOB’s The Start that the truly bone-chilling temperatures are only a few days away. “I’m unfortunately not going to be making too many friends over …
Read More »Bank of Canada not ready to hit the brakes on rate hikes yet, economists say – National
Economists don’t believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and the economy is softening. Canada’s central bank is expected to announce its eighth consecutive rate increase on Wednesday, with most commercial …
Read More »Sales of vehicles, parts hit record high in November wholesale data: StatCan – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2023 9:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.5 per cent month over month in November to $83.8 billion. The agency says the sales were boosted by the motor vehicle and motor vehicle …
Read More »Pedestrian dies from her injuries after being hit by light pole following Toronto crash – Toronto
Toronto police say a woman has died 10 days after she was hit by a toppled light pole that had been struck by a vehicle. The incident happened Jan. 6 at 3:17 p.m. at Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue West, south of Eglinton Avenue. Police said a 2018 white freightliner delivery …
Read More »Police seek information, suspect vehicle in Oakville, Ont. hit and run
Halton police say they are seeking more information about a hit and run in Oakville last week that saw a pedestrian and his dog hit by an SUV. Investigators are hoping to talk with witnesses and obtain video footage of the collision just after 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at the …
Read More »Alberta seniors expected to be hit hard this flu season
Doctors and infectious disease specialists are urging Albertans to look after seniors as Alberta heads into an early influenza season. As of Friday, four Albertans over the age of 60 have died and 157 have been hospitalized. The data isn’t all that surprising, says University of Calgary infectious disease specialist …
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