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As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW.” The warning early Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Still more rain was expected during the …
Read More »Canadians urged to ‘avoid all travel’ to Israel amid amid escalating hostilities with Iran
The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in …
Read More »‘Rare’ cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia’s east coast, residents urged to evacuate
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling toward Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometres across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, impacting millions …
Read More »Ford government urged to cap donations at $100 after fundraising controversy
After a bruising week for the Ford government and its fundraising targets, with a transportation group apparently buying tickets to a Progressive Conservative event to get the attention of a minister, an advocate is calling for donation limits to be dramatically lowered to avoid future controversy. On Monday, Global News …
Read More »Regina drivers urged to be cautious during snowstorm
The Queen City and surrounding areas hit hard over the last 24 hours with a blast of winter weather, leaving many residents stuck in their vehicles. News Source link
Read More »‘It really angers me’: Toronto urged to make progress on ancient remains discovery – Toronto
More than nine months after ancient human remains were discovered in a Riverdale neighbourhood, the City of Toronto has spent nearly $200,000 monitoring the location. But little has been done to secure or discover more about it, much to the disappointment of a Six Nations of the Grand River archaeologist …
Read More »Back to school — and back to school zones. Winnipeg drivers urged to watch their speed – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size In case you forgot to turn the page on your calendar a few days ago, it’s now September, which means schools throughout Winnipeg are set to reopen to students, and school zones on local streets are back in effect. Reduced speed limits …
Read More »PlayNow users in B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan urged to change passwords
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. Lottery Corporation is urging people who use its online gaming platform to change their passwords amid cybersecurity concerns. The Crown corporation issued the appeal after malicious actors targeted its PlayNow.com website with an attempt to use passwords stolen from other …
Read More »Flin Flon, Man., residents urged to be prepared as wildfire burns nearby – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 12, 2024 9:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Manitoba city on the boundary with Saskatchewan is asking residents to be prepared to leave on short notice as a small wildfire burns nearby in that province. The …
Read More »Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report – Halifax
The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn’t keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local governments need to get creative in finding new revenue, including by asking Ottawa for a cut of personal income taxes. That idea for new money is included in a report …
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