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The Labour Day long weekend is upon us featuring an annual holiday Monday that celebrates the achievements of workers. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on Sept. 4. Administrative offices: Offices are closed on Monday. ATS DARTS: Operating on holiday service hours …
Read More »Eritrean community tension boiling over in Canada. What’s behind it?
Tensions are boiling over in Canada’s Eritrean community after festivals turned violent this month. Chaos erupted at the Festival Eritrea between attendees and protesters at two locations in Toronto over the August long weekend. Several gatherings in Edmonton related to an annual festival also ended in violence, with multiple people …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed on Canada Day in Halifax – Halifax
Halifax will be kicking off its Canada Day celebrations on Saturday. Here’s a look at what’s happening, as well as at altered schedules and holiday hours for local businesses and services. The city will host fireworks, free concerts on both the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfront, and an air show debut …
Read More »Parliament’s Centre Block is getting a massive overhaul. Here’s what’s changing
A massive overhaul of Centre Block on Parliament Hill is expected to be completed by 2031 and open to the public by 2032. Rob Wright, an assistant deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, says structural strengthening and heritage restoration is currently underway. A new three-level welcome centre is …
Read More »Olivia Chow has been a front runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful? – Toronto
TORONTO — Before the last high-profile debate of Toronto’s mayoral byelection campaign, Olivia Chow was prepared for attacks from the other candidates on stage. She was leading the polls, and in the crosshairs of her political rivals. What she was not prepared for was the large heart-shaped red card her …
Read More »What’s the deal with Winnipeg? Seinfeld to stop at Canada Life Centre this fall – Winnipeg
One of the comedy world’s most iconic performers has added the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg to his standup tour. Jerry Seinfeld, creator and star of the eponymous sitcom that can often be found near the top of rankings of television’s all-time greatest shows, will perform in Winnipeg Sept. 22. …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg on Victoria Day 2023 – Winnipeg
By Nicole Buffie Global News Posted May 19, 2023 11:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Winnipeg city services, shopping centres and attractions will be closed or operating at reduced hours for Victoria Day Monday, May 23. City services: All civic offices are closed Winnipeg Transit – …
Read More »Good Friday and Easter 2023: What’s open and closed in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo
As Good Friday and Easter approach, here’s a roundup of what’s open and closed on the holiday weekend in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. What’s open and closed throughout Waterloo Region on Good Friday and Easter The Region of Waterloo International Airport will remain open. GO Transit will operate on a …
Read More »Anti-LGBTQ2 protests are on the rise in Canada: What’s going on?
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the queer community has risen sharply across North America in recent months and groups that study online hate believe they know why. “The data shows an uptick in anti-LGBT+ demonstrations in …
Read More »What’s open, what’s closed on Family Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region – Hamilton
Monday will be a day off for most Ontarians as the province marks Family Day, the second long weekend of 2023. The annual holiday, established in 2007, is meant to celebrate the importance of families. Being a regional holiday, some federal services will still be open, like Canada Post. However, …
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