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Hamilton’s city manager says there’s still “a long road ahead” to fully restore services affected by a late February cyberattack that knocked out phone lines, transit apps and a host of other electronics. Marnie Cluckie says there’s no timeline to get all city systems back to normal but suggests it …
Read More »‘Choose your adventure’: Manitoba expo shows how sports can be part of life with disability – Winnipeg
Recreation organizations gathered in Niverville, Man., on Saturday for the Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba Expo, where they tood advantage of opportunities to demonstrate how they’re bringing sports to people living with disabilities. Kirby Cote, executive director of ASC Manitoba, said this year’s event represents the first time the event was …
Read More »Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert – Winnipeg
As one local institution continues to deal with the impacts of a cyberattack, an expert suggests more proactivity is needed. On Sunday, the University of Winnipeg (UW) discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, which it said targeted the school’s network. The incident saw classes cancelled on Monday, internet …
Read More »Part of Highway 400 in Toronto shut down after fatal crash – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario Provincial Police say a portion of Highway 400 in Toronto is closed after a deadly crash early Thursday. Police said the collision, involving three vehicles, happened on the southbound lanes of Highway 400 near Highway 401 split to go east …
Read More »Customers to show ID at select LCBO stores as part of controlled entrance pilot
In a move to combat theft and provide a safer shopping experience, the LCBO will soon require some customers to present photo identification to security before entering at six Ontario stores as part of a new pilot program. On Tuesday, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), announced it is …
Read More »Sask. school lunch hour supervision to be disrupted as part of teacher job action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Noon-hour supervision is being withdrawn for one day in schools across Saskatchewan on Thursday. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation said teachers will not be available to supervise students who are eating lunch at school or taking part in noon-hour activities, adding that the …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets game Saturday vs Senators is part of a special hockey tradition – Winnipeg
Saturday, when the Jets are in Ottawa, is Hockey Day in Canada. It’s something I say with pride, because it began under my watch at the CBC in February 2000. When we started that project, there was a real belief that it would turn into something special, an unofficial national …
Read More »Volunteers a key part of the magic at annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade – Toronto
Dressing up as a skunk to march past eager crowds is among the highlights of Glenn French’s long tenure as a volunteer with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. The 74-year-old has played various roles over the years – farmer, clown greeter, polar bear – but the event’s skunks have a …
Read More »Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; part of new labour law coming
TORONTO — Ontario is planning to explicitly ban unpaid trial shifts for restaurant and hospitality workers, while also strengthening rules against deducting employee wages in the event of customer theft. The latest proposed changes are set to be announced today by Labour Minister David Piccini ahead of legislation expected to …
Read More »Part of Gardiner Expressway closed after bales of hay fall from truck
Toronto police told Global News that around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were forced to close eastbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway near Kipling Avenue. News Source link
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