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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Manitoba town is being recognized by TIME Magazine as one of 2023’s “World Greatest Places”. Churchill has made the list of 50 destinations and is being touted as a “northern wonder”. American journalist Nicholas DeRenzo nominated Churchill after visiting the town …
Read More »Canadians get ready to set clocks forward amid U.S. push to end daylight saving time – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2023 8:44 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most Canadians will wind their clocks forward an hour tonight, but legislation in the United States that could put an end to the seasonal time change is also moving ahead. U.S. …
Read More »Daylight saving time 2023: Get ready to spring ahead, Manitoba – Winnipeg
Daylight saving time is here again. The annual spring forward happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning clocks will move ahead to 3 a.m. across Manitoba at that time. Read more: Manitoba considers move to permanent daylight time, but there are conditions Those who don’t want to show up to late …
Read More »Toronto Maple Leafs superfan passes away after seeing favourite team for first time
No matter the season or the temperature, Craig Meredith says his friend Mike Davy was always decked out in blue. It was in his nature as a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan. This past Wednesday, Davy got to attend his first Toronto Maple Leafs game. The Buds defeated the New …
Read More »Drag Queen Story Time sparks protest outside Kelowna, B.C. library
The return of drag story time at Kelowna’s downtown library sparked a large protest Saturday morning, with hundreds showing up in support of both sides. The library hosted a drag storytime, featuring performer Freida Whales, where she read children’s books to kids. However, not everyone approved of the event, and …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Chinatown rings in Lunar New Year in person for first time since pandemic – Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s Chinatown is ringing in the Lunar New Year and celebrations are back in person for the first time since the pandemic, making the day much more special. And one of the celebrations being brought back is the Chinese lion dance, which is said to scare away evil spirits and …
Read More »Canadians will see high oil, gas prices through 2023, experts say: ‘A very expensive time’ – National
Whether it was heating your home or filling up your vehicle, Canadians saw gas and oil prices soar to record highs last year. 2023 will not be much different, say experts. According to a new Deloitte report that forecasts oil and gas prices, Edmonton City Gate, a benchmark crude oil …
Read More »New hospital program helps Toronto’s homeless, cuts ambulance offload time – Toronto
TORONTO — A Toronto hospital has opened a stand-alone clinic where paramedics can drop off homeless people who are intoxicated by alcohol so they can recover and then access services. Early results show dramatic improvements in ambulance offload times and freed-up beds at the hospital’s emergency department. Three weeks ago, …
Read More »Average wait time at IWK children’s hospital 6 hours: senior N.S. health officials – Halifax
Senior officials with Nova Scotia’s Health Department have provided answers on the state of the province’s health system. They were questioned last week during the Public Accounts committee meeting by Liberal MLA and Health and Wellness shadow minister Brendan Maguire. Maguire called on the officials to release more information on …
Read More »International students are now able to work full time. What that means for B.C.’s economy
Business leaders say a federal pilot project that allows international students to work full time could benefit B.C.’s economy, even as student advocates worry about its impact on workload. Experts say the move could help employers struggling with labour shortages and provide them with more flexibility and job security. Under a pilot project …
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