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Officers are looking for a suspect after a man was randomly punched in the face while waiting for a subway train in Toronto, police say. Toronto police issued a news release about the March 6 incident on Wednesday. Police said the victim and a suspect were waiting for a train …
Read More »Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa
A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word from the federal government about whether he could come to Canada. Sawsan Karashuli found out through a Facebook post that her brother, Ismail Qarsholi, had died on …
Read More »Alberta bill to mandate return of life lease funds, but families waiting for millions feel left out
After several Alberta seniors sounded the alarm about having their life savings locked up in life leases, the provincial government said it is taking steps to protect consumers who sign up for that housing model. However, those who’ve been fighting with operators for years to get their money back say …
Read More »Disabled residents impacted by support worker strike still waiting for answers as dispute rolls on – Winnipeg
Residents of a Winnipeg housing development for people with physical disabilities remain caught in the middle of a labour dispute between its operator and the caregivers they rely on. The healthcare workers went on strike last week – and since then residents say they’ve been experiencing major gaps in care. …
Read More »Ford government proposed ban on tolls without waiting for results of internal study
Recently proposed legislation to ban new tolls on Ontario’s roads was drawn up before staff with the provincial government could finish studying the pros and cons of charging drivers to use certain routes, internal notes suggest. New documents obtained by Global News through freedom of information laws indicate the province …
Read More »Second African migrant dies while waiting for shelter space in Mississauga
“It was freezing. Minus 8,” Pastor Eddie Jjumba told Global News, remembering last Saturday, Feb. 17. It was the same day, he says, that an asylum seeker named ‘Delphina’, arrived at the Dundas Shelter near Dixie Road and Dundas Street East, from Kenya, seeking warm refuge. But Jjumba says she …
Read More »An Ontario town promised long-term care beds 6 years ago is still waiting
Eighty-five-year-old Dianna Ayotte says she doesn’t think she’ll still be around when Sioux Lookout, Ont., is finally given a new long-term care home. The Ontario town, situated approximately four hours north of Thunder Bay, is home to a key hospital serving fly-ins from several First Nations. A lack of long-term …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers playing waiting game on 2 all-stars – Winnipeg
With the clock ticking on free agency, it’s going to be a busy month for Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters. After only inking seven of their 36 pending free agents so far, the Blue Bombers signings have grinded to a halt. The club is now in a holding …
Read More »‘Like an accident waiting to happen’ New Westminister proposing speed limits on E-scooters – BC
E-scooters are becoming more and more common on local streets and sidewalks. However, these convenient conveyances may need to slow down on New Westminster roads if an upcoming motion at Monday’s council meeting is passed. City Councillor Daniel Fontaine is proposing a bylaw that would set speed limits for motorized vehicles including …
Read More »Poilievre presents himself as PM in waiting at Conservative convention – National
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tried painting himself as a prime minister in waiting in an election-style speech to party faithful Friday, filling it with the messages he plans to take to Canadians, while throwing some red meat to his base. Poilievre’s address to the more than 2,500 supporters gathered for …
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