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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2023 2:06 pm Updated March 17, 2023 3:21 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s long-term care minister says the province is giving $1.25 billion in the next fiscal year to homes for hiring and staff retention. The province …
Read More »Iconic Rideau Canal Skateway will not open this year in historic first
After weeks of anticipation and slowly melting hopes, Canada’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa will not be opening for the first time in history. The famous canal-turned-ice rink has opened to the public every year since 1971. The National Capital Commission (NCC) that manages the canal’s operations released a …
Read More »A look back at one year of courage, survival and war in Ukraine – National
Thousands dead. Millions forced to flee. Cities and towns reduced to ruins. A world on the brink of deeper conflict. A year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, the war on Europe’s doorstep is showing little sign of easing. If anything, Putin’s unwillingness to back down …
Read More »A look at the ‘daunting’ costs many Ontario homebuyers face in their 1st year of ownership
New analysis is shining some light on the “daunting” costs many Ontario homebuyers face in their first year of ownership, particularly in the Toronto area. Point2 Homes released new data on Thursday looking at upfront costs and annual recurring expenses, including closing costs, the down payment, mortgage, property tax and …
Read More »Ontario’s economy to slow sharply, but rebound next year: fiscal watchdog
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says the province’s economic growth is expected to slow sharply this year with a modest recovery beginning next year. The FAO’s economic and budget outlook report projects a deficit of $2.5 billion in 2022-2023, but says that will improve to billion-dollar surpluses through the …
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 »Canadian man chases Guinness world record for most marathons in 1 year
It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. Pobjoy, who started on New Year’s Day, plans …
Read More »OPP to provide update Thursday on case of woman abducted 1 year ago
TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police are set to provide an update on the case of an abducted woman one year after her disappearance. The OPP have said 37-year-old Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted by three men dressed in police gear on the night of Jan. 12, 2022, from a relative’s house …
Read More »‘She is alive’: Sister of abducted Ontario woman says family is still hopeful 1 year later
The last time Aysa Hajtamiri spoke with her sister was nearly a year ago. They kept the phone conversation short as Hajtamiri was driving but planned to reconnect soon. That next phone call never happened. Not long after she got home, Hajtamiri said she learned that her younger sister had …
Read More »Manitobans strip clothes in ‘Polar Bare Run’ to usher in a ‘fresh’ new year – Winnipeg
Manitobans stripped their clothes in the ‘Polar Bare Run’ at Assiniboine Park on Sunday to usher in a ‘fresh’ new year. “It was a rough year because of the pandemic and a lot of the changes that a lot of people had to go through. So hopefully we can leave …
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