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Beverly Hoadley never thought she’d have to move out of her Hamilton apartment of over 50 years. But now facing a possible eviction, the 87-year-old says she’s afraid she’ll soon have no choice but to leave her beloved home. “It’s pretty awful,” Hoadley told CBC Hamilton a week before Christmas. …
Read More »Republican senator says he thinks North American trade pact will protect Canada from Trump’s tariffs
As Canadian officials brace for president-elect Donald Trump to impose punishing global tariffs, a Republican senator from Idaho says he thinks the current North American free trade pact will protect Canada from those tariffs. In an interview with CBC’s The House, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch said that “Republicans generally are free …
Read More »Two years ago, the world promised to protect nature. Pressure is mounting to deliver
Two years ago in Montreal, nearly 200 countries signed a landmark agreement to reverse the loss of nature by the end of the decade and raise $700 billion a year to achieve that goal. Over the next two weeks in Cali, Colombia, delegates will meet at the COP16 United Nations …
Read More »Halifax community concerned about fire risks and ‘hydrants that cannot protect us’ – Halifax
A Halifax-area community meeting about wildfire protection had some people in the Upper Hammonds Plains area leaving with more concerns than answers. Community members were joined Monday evening by Halifax Water representatives, Halifax Fire members and municipal staff. The goal was to discuss water pressure and fire protection. Rev. Lennett …
Read More »For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain
For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to recover. Standing beside a wharf that is slowly being dismantled by Bay of Fundy tides, Dave Davies said Thursday it …
Read More »Second alleged victim of Alice Munro’s husband says parents must protect their kids
The second woman to publicly accuse Alice Munro’s late husband of targeting her sexually when she was a child says she hopes her story will encourage parents to believe their children. Jane Morrey was nine years old when she says Gerald Fremlin exposed himself to her while he was staying …
Read More »Ontario government to step up efforts to protect students’ data
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 9, 2024 10:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario says it will bring forward legislation to protect students’ data. The province says it wants to better safeguard children’s information and prevent it from being stolen in cyber …
Read More »Wildfire smoke can worsen asthma. What you can do to protect yourself – National
The death of a nine-year-old B.C. boy whose asthma was exacerbated by wildfire smoke is a horrific example of how dangerous poor air quality can be for people suffering from underlying respiratory and cardiac conditions, experts say. When wildfire smoke pollutes the air, “there is definitely an increase in asthma …
Read More »Nature Conservancy releases plan to protect grasslands in Manitoba, other prairie provinces – Winnipeg
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country. The plan aims to raise $500 million by 2030 to conserve more than 5,000 square kilometres — about six times the size of …
Read More »‘Don’t think it’s not going to happen to you’: How to protect yourself from cyberattacks – Winnipeg
A rise in cyberattacks is making security top of mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses. When the phone rings at Constant C Technology Group, it usually means a caller has already suffered a cyberattack. Their data’s been compromised, and it’s not looking good. …
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