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Descrease article font size Increase article font size After Westwood Elementary School in Thompson, Man., went up in flames early Wednesday, the province says the School District of Mystery Lake is undertaking a plan to ensure all 280 students have a proper learning space come the fall. “The school division …
Read More »Ontario mayor walks back resignation plans: ‘I am committed’
After initially announcing he would resign at the end of July, Kevin Davis says he will finish out his term as mayor of Brantford. Earlier this month, Davis said he was stepping away from his role as Brantford’s top politician in order to pursue a “a once-in-a-career opportunity” with the …
Read More »Ontario insists EV subsidies not wasted as Ford Motor Co. plans gas trucks for Oakville
The Ontario government is insisting that billions of dollars spent attracting electric vehicle manufacturers to Ontario have not been wasted after the Ford Motor Company announced it would produce a gas-powered truck at a plant originally meant for zero-emissions vehicles. On Thursday, the American auto giant said it would produce …
Read More »Longtime Winnipeg councillor drops plans for federal run – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg city councillor says she’s changed her mind about running for federal office. Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) announced Friday that she’s dropping plans to run in the Winnipeg South riding. Lukes, who has served on council since 2014, said her …
Read More »Winnipeggers get a peek at St. James Civic Centre expansion plans – Winnipeg
Winnipeggers are getting a peek at a new look for an old building. The final design for the expanded St. James Civic Centre has been unveiled online, and the city is hosting an info session on May 16 at the Ness Avenue facility to have any questions answered. The civic …
Read More »Canada’s foreign interference inquiry plans to probe India allegations – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 24, 2024 11:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine alleged meddling by India in the last two general elections. In a statement today, the commission …
Read More »Ontario public health units show interest and concern over plans to merge
Local councillors and mayors in Ontario are signalling an uneasy willingness to get behind a provincial push to merge some public health units as the Ford government rolls out aggressive timelines to get the process underway by early 2025. As many as nine groupings of public health units have suggested …
Read More »A $1-million castle in Nova Scotia has been sold. The new owner has big plans
An Ontario woman is packing her belongings and preparing to open a more medieval chapter in her life as the owner of a castle in a small Nova Scotia community. The 10-bedroom, 18-bathroom fortress is situated on 163 acres of land in Bucklaw, located along the Trans-Canada Highway in Cape …
Read More »AI skills a priority as Canadian companies develop 2024 hiring plans – National
When Canadian companies turn to hiring this year, candidates will need to show skill in a key area: artificial intelligence. Members of the country’s tech community say finding staff who can develop AI-based products or use them to drive efficiencies is a priority as the global race to take advantage …
Read More »Nature walk held in Don Mills opposes Ford’s Science Centre plans – Toronto
A group called Save Ontario’s Science Centre hosted a nature walk Saturday afternoon in support of keeping the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) where it is. The walk was led by arborist Todd Irvine of City Forest along with ravine advocate Floyd Ruskin of Lost Rivers Toronto. Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, …
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