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The combination of scorching heat waves and hazardous wildfire smoke is creating an onslaught of health risks for pets, and experts are warning it may be a recipe for disaster without proper precautions. Whether it’s taking your dog for a walk around the block, letting your cat out on a …
Read More »Brampton, Ont. driver dies after potential medical episode – Toronto
A driver has died after potentially suffering a medical episode and crashed into a cyclist in Brampton, Ont., police say. Around 1:20 p.m. on Monday, police said a driver and cyclist were involved in a crash around The Gore and Fogal roads in Brampton. The cyclist suffered minor injuries and …
Read More »Severe thunderstorm warning: Potential tornado threat for southeastern Manitoba – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm, a potential tornado threat for southeastern Manitoba on Tuesday shortly after 4 p.m. The weather centre says extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the area of Grand Beach and Beausejour. Tornado warning …
Read More »Parts of Ontario brace for fresh rainfall, potential flooding
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Parts of cottage country and both northern and eastern Ontario are being warned to brace for heavy rain and possible flooding. A rainfall warning was issued by Environment Canada for parts of eastern Ontario, including Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa. The weather warning …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Potential for added significance to Game 4 for Jets – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights square off in Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference Monday night at Canada Life Centre. And in addition to this being a “swing game” in the series, there is an added significance surrounding the outcome. As if there wasn’t enough pressure on …
Read More »Ontario blames Ottawa for potential delays to Highway 413 construction
The Ford government is blaming its federal counterparts as the prospect of a lengthy assessment of its key highway pledge threatens to delay the project. Provincial officials and the minister of transportation believe that the blame for future delays to the construction and creation of its Highway 413 project lies …
Read More »Hazmat response set in motion for potential chemical fire in Etobicoke, Ont. – Toronto
Emergency services in Toronto are responding to a potential chemical fire in Etobicoke. A fire was reported within the ductwork at a three-storey commercial building at 199 New Toronto St., near its intersection with Eighth Street, Monday evening. Officials with Toronto Fire told Global News there was a “possible chemical …
Read More »Haitian leaders must all agree before Canada would lead a potential military intervention, Trudeau says
A potential Canadian military intervention in Haiti can’t happen unless all political parties in the troubled nation agree to it, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday. Speaking from Tunisia on the final day of the two-day Francophonie summit, Trudeau announced $16.5 million to help stabilize Haiti, where gangs are strangling …
Read More »At 45, she hopes to help adult ballet dancers reach their potential and overcome stigma
Patricia Pyrka joined her first ballet class at the age of 37 with zero dancing experience under her belt. This fall, she’s headed to the National School of Ballet’s one-year teacher training program hoping to dispell the stigma against older ballet dancers and getting more of them involved. “It’s absolutely possible for an adult to …
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