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Another season of Winnipeg Jets hockey is now upon us as they officially opened their 14th training camp since returning to Winnipeg, but there was a notable absence. Jets first round draft pick Cole Perfetti is still a restricted free agent after the end of his entry-level deal. The 22-year-old …
Read More »Family seeks reform as details of firefighter’s death at N.S. training school emerge – Halifax
The family of a Nova Scotia firefighter who died during a 2019 training session is stepping up its push for reform of a firefighting school after learning he had raised concerns about the equipment that led to his death. Skyler Blackie died in March 2019 after the bottom of a …
Read More »New national training program to prepare leaders, researchers for future pandemic
A new training program led by the University of Guelph will prepare leaders for the next pandemic. The Canadian One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses (COHTPEZ) is a six-year project in partnership with five other universities, government agencies and non-profit organizations across Canada. Jane Parmley, a U of G …
Read More »New pilot training program announced for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new commercial pilot training program was announced Thursday for northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities. The Dziret’ái Pilot Training Program is being funded by both the Saskatchewan government and the federal government. Together they are providing over $1 million to the Ya’thi Néné …
Read More »Toronto Raptors to hold training camp in Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 31, 2024 11:21 am Updated July 31, 2024 11:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will hold their training camp in Montreal ahead of the upcoming NBA season. The Raptors announced Wednesday …
Read More »Greenbelt scandal prompted rounds of ethics training: integrity commissioner
Ontario’s integrity commissioner says that he was asked to organize several ethics training sessions for senior Ford government figures after the Greenbelt scandal raised serious concerns about how key decisions were made. In his annual report, Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake said the premier’s office asked him to refresh chiefs …
Read More »Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates – Winnipeg
A new training course for male supervisors in the trades in Manitoba celebrated the completion of its first intake on Friday. Focusing on the topics of gender inclusiveness, the program called Shift Change was originally developed in Halifax and was brought to Manitoba thanks in part to a partnership between …
Read More »Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite in B.C. – BC
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2024 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps is back with the team after being treated for a cougar bite in a B.C. provincial park. Rugby Canada confirmed the attack …
Read More »Ten years after Moncton shootings, RCMP supervisors still behind on training
Almost 10 years after a disturbed man with a rifle killed three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., the RCMP have yet to fully implement a key recommendation from a 2014 review aimed at preventing such deadly encounters. On the evening of June 4, 2014, Justin Bourque was armed with a semi-automatic …
Read More »Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communities
Firefighters from across Canada have gathered in Strathcona County to learn more about responding to wildland fires in urban areas. The county is the first Canadian community in 2024 to host the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Responding to the Interface (RTI) program to further their specialized training in …
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