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The company behind a controversial waterpark and spa that’s set to take over a major portion of Ontario Place has signed a 95-year lease with the province of Ontario — a long-term contract that the company argues is necessary in order to recoup its multi-million-dollar investment. Global News has learned …
Read More »Ontario premier to make announcement after hinting at changes coming to Ontario Place
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2023 11:39 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to hold a news conference today after signalling changes were coming to Ontario Place. The premier hinted last week that the province might move the …
Read More »Winter weather advisories in place for Toronto, much of southern Ontario
Toronto and much of southern Ontario is being warned to prepare for more wintery weather. Environment Canada issued several winter weather travel advisories on Saturday, affecting the vast majority of southern Ontario. “I know we had a big burst of snow already this week in Toronto and the GTA but …
Read More »Eby says ICBC safeguards in place amid latest complaints about no-fault insurance
B.C.’s premier says safeguards are in place to protect the public as they engage with the province’s no-fault insurance system. David Eby made the comments in response to a Global News question Thursday related to the case of a Vancouver woman who alleges ICBC has been fighting her over medical …
Read More »Jets place Schmidt on injured reserve, recall Heinola from Moose – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets travelled to Vancouver on Friday where they’ll face the Canucks on Saturday, but defenceman Nate Schmidt won’t play on the short two-game road trip. He’s been placed on injured reserve after being forced to leave the game in the first period of Thursday’s overtime victory against the …
Read More »Freezing rain, snowfall warnings in place as storm hits much of southern Ontario
The snow is expected to make for a messy afternoon commute in the Greater Toronto Area. News Source link
Read More »Boil-water notice in Penticton, B.C. to remain in place for weekend – Okanagan
The City of Penticton says a boil-water notice for more than 200 homes will remain in place throughout the weekend. The boil-water notice was issued Wednesday following a water main break at Lakeside Road and Brantford Avenue. The city said the break resulted in low water pressure, which may result …
Read More »Refugee children do not place significant demands on health care, Ontario data shows
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 2, 2022 8:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — New research indicates refugee children and youth aged under 17 do not place substantial demands on the health care system in Ontario compared with their Canadian-born peers. A study …
Read More »Victoria is the most expensive place to live in B.C., according to living wage report
For the first time since the living wage has been calculated in British Columbia, Victoria has outpaced Vancouver as the province’s most expensive city. The annual report published by the Living Wage for Families Campaign, a non-profit organization advocating for policies that help families make ends meet, found that two parents in Metro Vancouver would each …
Read More »N.S. families who lost their homes to Fiona scramble to find a place to live
On the night post-tropical storm Fiona hit Nova Scotia, Dana Boutilier woke up at home to water dripping on her face from the ceiling above. She quickly realized something was very wrong. She jumped out of bed to find herself ankle deep in water. “As I proceeded to leave the room to go …
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