By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 17, 2024 11:17 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia is opening the first long-term care facility in a First Nations community in the province. An opening ceremony for the 48-room facility was held today …
Read More »Guelph federal Liberal riding association officially opens nomination process
The Guelph federal Liberal Riding Association is officially accepting candidates seeking the party’s nomination in the city. In a news release from riding association chair Sean Mitchell, the opening of the nomination signals the start of the period where individuals interested in seeking the nomination can formally submit their intentions to …
Read More »Einarson opens defence of Canadian curling title with a win, but minus lead Harris
Kerri Einarson opened her bid for a record fifth straight Canadian women’s curling championship with a victory, but minus lead Briane Harris whose absence went unexplained. Neither the skip nor Curling Canada provided an explanation Friday on why Harris was abruptly deemed “ineligible” to compete at the Scotties Tournament of …
Read More »Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose Jaw
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is operating a 15-space emergency shelter in Moose Jaw at Willow Lodge. The Ministry of Social Services made the announcement Wednesday, saying that $124,400 is being committed to the project as part of the provincial approach …
Read More »‘It starts with 20’: New practical nurse training centre opens in Neepawa, Man. – Winnipeg
A new health care-related training centre opened in Neepawa, Man., Monday afternoon, in an effort to address rural staffing shortages. Assiniboine Community College (ACC) will offer a two-year practical nursing program as the first program hosted by the facility, which used to be an RCMP detachment, adding 25 new seats. …
Read More »Air Canada passenger opens cabin door, falls out of plane before takeoff at YYZ – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A passenger aboard an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Dubai opened a cabin door and fell to the tarmac before takeoff Monday evening, injuring themselves and causing lengthy delays. The plane, a Boeing 777, was sitting on the tarmac at Toronto …
Read More »A shelter, warming centre opens its doors for the winter season in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
As the winter season swings to lower temperatures, a shelter in Winnipeg is opening its doors to the city’s most vulnerable population. A pop-up shelter on 604 St. Mary’s Road is offering beds to sleep in and a warm place to stay for those struggling with homelessness, addictions, and mental …
Read More »Advanced voting for Kitchener Centre byelection opens Sunday
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Those looking to cast a ballot for the Kitchener byelection in advance of election day can do so beginning on Sunday. Voters will have until Nov. 24 to cast their ballot in advance of the election which will take place on Nov. …
Read More »London, Ont., attack trial: accused to testify today as defence opens its case
Warning: Readers may find the contents of this story disturbing. The Ontario man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in an alleged act of terrorism will testify in his own defence. Defence lawyer Christopher Hicks made the announcement after delivering his opening statement to the jury Thursday morning. …
Read More »Fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads not guilty as sex-assault trial opens in Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2023 9:13 am Updated September 21, 2023 11:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in his Toronto sexual-assault case, as jury selection for his trial …
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