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Work is moving forward on the Red Dress Alert — an Amber Alert-like system for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. On Tuesday morning, the House of Commons’ status of women committee started a study looking into the proposal. Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre Leah Gazan said the study …
Read More »TTC riders will only pay one fare starting Monday as double fares come to an end – Toronto
On Monday, double fares for thousands of transit riders in the Greater Toronto Area will no longer be a thing, as the Ford government’s fare integration policy comes into effect. Starting Feb. 26, the province’s One Fare program will roll out, meaning that any riders that transfer between the TTC …
Read More »Sask raises minimum age to buy tobacco and vape products starting February – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As of Feb. 1, 19 years of age is the new requirement to buy certain tobacco and vaporizer products in Saskatchewan. The government of Saskatchewan passed proposed legislation to align the requirements to purchase tobacco with alcohol in October. It was finalized …
Read More »TTC to accept credit and debit payments for fares on transit starting next week – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TTC riders can soon use their credit or debit cards to pay for fares on the TTC. Starting on Aug. 15, riders will be able to tap their cards, including cards on smartphones or smartwatches, to pay for transit on the TTC. …
Read More »Naloxone kits mandatory in high risk Ontario workplaces starting today
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2023 5:35 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some workplaces in Ontario are now required to carry a kit used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. As of today, workplace safety legislation mandates what the government …
Read More »Starting wage increase for Manitoba early childhood workers announced – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Starting wages for early childhood workers will be going up across Manitoba, beginning on July 1. The provincial and federal governments announced the increase — through $56.1 million in funding from Manitoba — Thursday. “By investing in early learning and child care, …
Read More »Blaupunkt Launches 4 New Smart TVs Starting At Rs 14,999 Check Features
If you are thinking of buying a new smart TV, then German consumer electronics company Blaupunkt has launched 4 new smart Android TVs in India. The company has launched its Smart TVs in 32-inch, 42-inch, 43-inch, and 55-inch. Blaupunkt’s smart TVs will be manufactured and available for sale under the …
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