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Labour Day weekend, but they’re also prompting outcry from those who fear the noise from the event does more harm than good. Detractors of the Canadian International Air Show say the event, a staple of the Canadian National Exhibition featuring military pilots demonstrating their most elaborate loops, rolls and turns, …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers’ union asking for ‘fair deal’ as strike impacts private sector – Winnipeg
An ongoing strike by unionized liquour and lottery workers in Manitoba is having an effect on the private market, with retailers unable to refill some of their stock. And as strikes go, this is one that’s seen its fair share of changes since it first started. A strike notice was …
Read More »‘A bleak outlook’: Impacts of climate change on full display in Canada’s north – Winnipeg
It’s a magical place situated in Canada’s north: Churchill, Man., was recently named one of the World’s Great Places by Time magazine. But Churchill is on thin ice, as is humanity, according to a report released by the UN earlier this week that says time is running out to prevent …
Read More »Ontario municipalities feel impacts of housing law, worry over little audit progress
TORONTO — It has been more than three months since Ontario promised to make municipalities “whole” on a loss of development charge revenue due to a new provincial law, and they say they’re concerned they’ve seen little to no movement. One large city says it is already feeling the impacts …
Read More »Toronto and Vancouver airports warn of operational impacts due to weather
TORONTO — A major winter storm bearing down on Toronto is adding to the calamity in Canadian airports already plagued by flight cancellations and delays set off early this week by heavy snow in Vancouver. Environment Canada says Toronto’s storm will begin today with rain or snow followed by plummeting …
Read More »Reflections, impacts of slavery shared at Manitoba’s first official Emancipation Day event
Winnipeggers gathered at the St. Norbert Arts Centre on Monday to mark the creation of legislation that abolished slavery in Canada 188 years ago, and reflect on the ongoing hardships Black people face. Co-host Uche Nwankwo said the anniversary is an opportunity to discuss Black history and discuss the work that needs to happen to end …
Read More »The 2021 heat dome in B.C. had wide-ranging impacts on marine life, scientists say
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our Changing Planet” to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your …
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