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Toronto to see significant rainfall for the weekend, special weather statement issued – Toronto

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto as a “significant” amount of rainfall is forecasted for the weekend. The weather agency said the worst part of the rain is expected late Friday throughout Saturday with total rainfall amounts of between 20 and 40 mm. “A low pressure …

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Possible ‘significant’ snowfall to hit Nova Scotia this week, statement issued – Halifax

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about an early season snowfall this week. It said up to five centimetres of snow is expected Monday for parts of eastern and northern Nova Scotia, with up to 10 centimetres over the Cape …

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‘Significant’ space study offers hope for bone disease treatment

As the race to the Moon heats up again, new space research may help in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. A Canadian study published in Nature Communications on Aug. 9 suggested that the human body can recover from bone loss by using fat stored in the bone marrow …

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Toronto-based Aecon turns $28-million profit in 2nd quarter as it inks significant new contracts – Toronto

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 27, 2023 10:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Aecon Group Inc. says its second-quarter earnings reached $28.2 million in profit, marking a turnaround from the $6.4 million loss the construction firm saw for the period last year. The Toronto-based …

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Halifax drivers told to ‘stay off the roads’ as flooding causes significant damage

Halifax residents were being told to avoid driving on Saturday as flash flooding caused by heavy rains resulted in a significant amount of road damage throughout the municipality and across the province. In an 8 a.m. release from the Halifax Regional Municipality, it was noted that numerous areas were washed …

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‘Significant delays’: Road closures for Toronto Honda Indy take effect Wednesday

The Honda Indy is taking place in Toronto this weekend and road closures are set to begin on Wednesday ahead of the event. Toronto police issued a news release, warning drivers of “significant delays” and encouraged motorists to plan alternate routes. Starting at noon on Wednesday, southbound Strachan Avenue will …

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Toronto area could face another ‘significant’ winter storm in days

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As a fresh blanket of snow settles across the Greater Toronto Area on Monday, experts are already looking to a potential significant winter storm later in the week. Though it is still too early to predict the precise details, Global New meteorologist …

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Seven Oaks faces tough budget, says Manitoba made ‘significant error’ in funding allocation – Winnipeg

The Seven Oaks School Division is considering cutting teachers and programs after its superintendent says a much-lauded increase in provincial education funding didn’t add up for the division. Manitoba Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced a $100 million increase in this year’s education funding at a press conference earlier this month. …

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‘Significant damage’ to central Hamilton building after early morning fire – Hamilton

An early Monday fire caused “significant damage” to a three storey building in central Hamilton, according to firefighters. The multiple alarm blaze started sometime around 4 a.m. and spread to the second and third floor of a building under construction on Barton Street east between Milton and Stirton Streets. Flames …

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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 …

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