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The Ford government is set to increase the speed limit on hundreds of kilometres of its highway network, including large portions of the 401. Beginning on July 12, Ontario will permanently boost the speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 sections of provincial highway in both the north and south …
Read More »Talks continue on catch limits before moratorium lifts on East Coast redfish fishery
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 10:56 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Fisheries Department says it is still collecting feedback on how to reopen the redfish fishery this spring in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, after collapsing …
Read More »Ontario universities, colleges to get ‘financial supports’ after international student limits
Colleges and universities are set to receive “financial support” from Queen’s Park as the Ford government looks to shore up post-secondary institutions that have raised concerns about their long-term financial survival. Global News has learned the province plans to offer its “official response” later this month to the government’s blue …
Read More »‘Like an accident waiting to happen’ New Westminister proposing speed limits on E-scooters – BC
E-scooters are becoming more and more common on local streets and sidewalks. However, these convenient conveyances may need to slow down on New Westminster roads if an upcoming motion at Monday’s council meeting is passed. City Councillor Daniel Fontaine is proposing a bylaw that would set speed limits for motorized vehicles including …
Read More »Feds should ease THC limits for edibles and pot packaging rules, watchdog says – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 26, 2023 11:26 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s competition watchdog says the federal government should consider easing restrictions on cannabis packaging and limits on how much of pot’s psychoactive component can be edible products. The Competition Bureau says …
Read More »Pilot project to reduce speed limits in 4 Winnipeg neighbourhoods this spring – Winnipeg
Some Winnipeg neighbourhoods will see reduced speed limits this spring as part of a city pilot project. Waverley West Coun. Janice Lukes, chair of the city’s public works committee, says the plan has been in the works for a few years and will begin this March. The affected neighbourhoods are …
Read More »N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful – Halifax
Cape Breton University says it’s limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle the recent influx of international students. The university is limiting admissions to its two-year post-baccalaureate diploma in business analytics — a program favoured by international students — starting May …
Read More »Ford’s housing bill limits protection of watersheds, greenspaces, conservation authorities warn
Ontario’s conservation authorities are raising concerns about the potential risks of rolling back their involvement in how and where homes are built across the province. Conservation Ontario, which represents the 36 conservation authorities, says Premier Doug Ford’s new bill to speed up housing development could have “unintended consequences” and is …
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