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B.C. reaches milestone for newly funded child care spaces
British Columbia has surpassed 30,500 new child care spaces funded since ChildCareBC launched in 2018, giving parents greater ability to pursue education, schooling and other opportunities while knowing!--googleon:>…
Quebec police issue warning as polar bear roams Gaspé region
Breadcrumb Links National Quebec's wildlife protection agency says it doesn't know how a polar bear arrived on the province's Gaspé Peninsula Author of the article: The Canadian Press Jacob Serebrin…
Dundas ecological corridor singled out in Parks Canada announcement
Some of the private properties in the Cootes to Escarpment Ecopark.It's unclear what impact a Parks Canada project identifying key ecological corridors across the country might have on the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark system in Dundas, and…
Peterborough science student to represent Canada
A Peterborough high school student has been named to a youth team that will represent Canada at the Regeneron virtual international science and engineering fair in May.Calvin Karthik, a Grade 10 student at Kenner Collegiate Vocational…
COVID infections are driving up ER wait times in Winnipeg, says WRHA CEO
A rise in COVID-19 infections in Winnipeg is driving up wait times for hospital emergency and urgent care departments, the Winnipeg health region chief said – contradicting government claims, officials said. infected patients seek care for…
Douro-Dummer in Kraft Hockeyville Canada’s Final 4
Douro-Dummer Township was named one of four finalist communities in the 2022 Kraft Hockeyville competition.Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the NHL and the AJLNH, announced the 4 finalists on Saturday evening.The 2022 grand prize…
Government of Canada announces over $32 million in funding to provide high-speed Internet access to…
Households in rural communities will benefit from funding to increase access to high-speed InternetOTTAWA (ON), April 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Francois DrouinMember of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell and Parliamentary…
Live COVID-19 Updates: Calgary Coronavirus News for April 20
Breadcrumb Links Local News Watch this page throughout the day for updates on COVID-19 in Calgary People walk along the Bow River Trail near Central Street on a cool day in Calgary Thursday, April 14, 2022.…
How Newfoundland and Labrador Canada is building an incredible creative community
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Greater St. John's is the capital region of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada and its largest city. The island's population has grown relatively slowly in the more than 70 years since it joined…
Live Updates | Russia vows to step up missile attacks
MOSCOW — Russia's Defense Ministry vowed on Friday to increase the "scale of missile attacks" on kyiv in response to Ukraine's "entertainment" on Russian territory.The statement comes a day after Russian authorities accused Ukrainian forces…
Provinces participate in maintaining rural bus lines in the Maritimes
After two years of substantial losses, an interprovincial bus service that connects rural parts of the Maritimes will be able to continue operating its rural and northern routes thanks to new funding, the owner of the private service…
Monday’s by-election in Marie-Victorin will be a test in many ways
The next by-election in Marie-Victorin would first be “a test for the Parti Québécois,” said Premier François Legault when announcing his candidate in the riding, Shirley Dorismond, on March 8. Ten days later, the leader of the Parti…
TNRD making progress in implementing BDO Canada recommendations, according to regional district |…
The Regional District of Thompson-Nicola says it has made progress on recommendations made by an independent auditor late last year to properly manage district finances.
Of the 65 specific recommendations BDO Canada has made for…
Haunting Canada boarding school photo wins World Press Photo
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A haunting image of red robes hanging from crosses along a road, with a rainbow in the background, commemorating the children who died at a boarding school set up to assimilate the Indigenous children in Canada…
Proposed design for Beaverton Supportive Housing wins Canadian Architect Award
Whitby, Ont. – The proposed design for the Beaverton Supportive Housing Project won the 2021 Canadian Architects Award of Excellence on April 1. This is the first time a Durham Region facility has…
Tigray: Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s northern region felt in Ottawa
Ottawa residents are feeling the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
"They left us a message saying, 'Please help us, we're starving,'" said Azeb Gebrehiwot, an Ottawa resident who has family in Tigray and is…
Canada will continue to support initiatives aimed at bringing peace and stability to the South…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. Canada will continue to support initiatives to bring peace and stability to the South Caucasus region and stands ready to contribute to these efforts, Canada's Foreign Minister said in response to…
The federal carbon tax is set to increase on April 1. How will this affect gasoline prices?
Gasoline prices in some provinces are expected to rise on Friday as the federal carbon tax increases.
The federal carbon tax will increase by 25% on April 1, to a total of $50 per tonne of emissions. At the pump, the federal…
Indigenous Canadians Meet Pope in Hope of Apology | Region
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Canada's indigenous leaders and survivors of the…
Taxi fares to increase 30% in Cape Breton Regional Municipality: council vote
SYDNEY, NS — The price of a taxi will increase by 30% in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality starting this weekend.
At a special council meeting on Friday morning, the council voted to pass a motion on raising taxi…
The Commissioner of Official Languages will be able to “impose orders” on Air Canada, according to…
The Commissioner of Official Languages will be able to "impose orders" on Air Canada, Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor said on Wednesday.
The minister appeared before a parliamentary committee following the…
Freezing rain, strong winds expected in Guelph area, Region of Waterloo: Environment Canada
The Guelph area and Waterloo region could experience a miserable day on Wednesday, with Environment Canada calling for freezing rain and strong gusty winds.
A special weather statement has been issued for most of southwestern Ontario,…
Mariupol says Russia forcibly expelled thousands of people
The city council of Mariupol, Ukraine, said Russian forces forcibly removed several thousand people from the besieged city last week after Russia spoke of "refugees" arriving from the strategic port.
"Over…
Canada eases restrictions but advises unvaccinated people to avoid travel
Things are looking up again for travel, but the Canadian government suggests unvaccinated residents should wait to book international vacations for now.
As the ban on non-essential travel was lifted, people headed into…
Edmonton councilors question regional transit system cost and routes
Edmonton city councilors are concerned that a regional transit system, now under construction, will cost the capital more money and lead to fewer routes. The Edmonton Metro Transit Services Commission is drafting the first phase of the…
Why should masking, physical distancing, hand washing continue in the post-Covid world?
These effects are a valuable research finding of the pandemic. It's a finding that suggests the selective, non-compulsory use of public health measures such as masking, physical distancing and hand washing could play an…
2 years into pandemic, Manitoba suffers 2nd highest COVID-19 death rate in Canada
Gordon Dreilich enjoyed hunting and fishing. He followed the Jets and the Bombers. He played hockey as a youngster, volunteered as a coach and worked as a professional carpenter. The Winnipegger had liver and kidney disease before…
Racist anti-Semitic and anti-Black graffiti found at 3 York Region schools, police investigate
Racist anti-Semitic and anti-Black graffiti has been found at three public schools in York Region, according to the local school board. The graffiti was discovered at two high schools and an elementary school, according to a letter…
COVID-19 may shrink certain regions of the brain: British study
Certain regions of the human brain can shrink after a person has caught COVID-19, according to the first study to use brain scans to show a "before and after" look at the brain after infection.
A new…
It seems appropriate to review the base tenants of the Charters
By Peter Christensen
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Now that Brian Horejsi and Gerry Warner, in their opinion pieces, using the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that the cloth polished their boots to a beautiful shiny shine, it seems…
NB COVID-19 roundup: 2 COVID-related deaths, no plan to deliver 4th dose
New Brunswick recorded two more COVID-related deaths Thursday and has no immediate plans to offer a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to the general population, the Department of Health said. The new deaths include a 90-year-old in the…
Lawyer for family of Wasaga Beach abductee questions whether police took her safety seriously
Two days before Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted from her family's home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., in January, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told CBC News that she had returned to the GTA to collect her car, his computer and his…
Why Waterloo Region wants to grow the esports industry locally and experts say others should follow…
Get ready to learn more about esports in Waterloo Region. A social media campaign will be launched in March to introduce the community to the industry, which experts say can boost municipalities in a variety of ways. At the end of 2020,…
Nonprofit Adds SD60 to Early Literacy Support Program and Appeals for Additional Support |…
Grover said the nonprofit is always looking to expand its programming and invites other businesses to reach out and work with them to build their impact.“We would like other companies to realize that they can join us. They can follow the…
Governments and businesses in the National Capital Region are beginning to set return-to-work…
A return to office life looms on the horizon as infections of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 decline, large corporations prepare to welcome their employees back to the National Capital Region in the coming coming…
UK says expect full-scale invasion by Moscow; Putin seeks to use force outside the country
Live updates of Russian-Ukrainian tensions: The United States and its allies on Wednesday sought to step up sanctions pressure on Russia on Wednesday over the deployment of troops to breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, in one of Europe's…
Steps taken to ensure the safe and successful return of cruise ships to the Great Lakes in 2022
The Great Lakes cruise ship industry looks set for a strong comeback in 2022. That's according to Stephen Burnett, executive director of the Great Lakes Cruise Association. “The tourism industry generally grapples with the fact that it…
Quebec City police make 3 arrests during protest against pandemic measures
Quebec City police have made three arrests as protesters stage the second demonstration in two weeks near the National Assembly in Quebec City demanding an immediate end to all pandemic measures in the province. The city's police force,…
Interior Health issues drug toxicity warning for entire region
British Columbia's Interior Health Authority issued a toxic drug alert for the entire region on Wednesday due to "extreme" levels of fentanyl and benzodiazepines in drugs being tested. According to the alert, some supplies contained…
Olympics Live: Meyers Taylor Could Retire After Beijing | Region
BEIJING (AP) - The latest news on the Beijing Winter…
Prioritizing supports to specific neighborhoods is key to curbing the transmission of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is having uneven impacts across cities and provinces, with some regions struggling more than others. Hotspots of COVID-19 infections in Canadian cities are linked to occupation, income, housing and markers of…
Trucking association director says lockdowns don’t affect Atlantic region’s supply chain
Jean-Marc Picard, General Manager of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. He said if a blockade were to form at an Atlantic Canada border crossing, "then we would see major and major impacts." (Radio Canada) Blockages at points!-->!-->…
Updated Reports on Wind Turbine Inspection Drones Market Size, Growth, Revenue and Regional Analysis…
the Wind Turbine Inspection Drones Market The report covers the entire global market scenario including key players, their future campaigns, preferred vendors, market shares along with historical data and price analysis. It continues to…
Western Canada: Alberta and Saskatchewan become first provinces to end COVID-19 vaccine passports
Hello. It's James Keller in Calgary.Alberta and Saskatchewan, which have implemented some of the least stringent public health measures throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, become the first provinces to end their vaccine passport system.The…
Tamil Canadian Congress donates $7,500 and 970 pounds of food to York Region Food Bank
Donation will help York Region Food Bank deliver more than 20,000 meals to residents in need
The Tamil Canadian Congress (CTC) raised $7,563 and collected 970 pounds of non-perishable food for the Food Bank of York Region (FBYR)…
Authentication Services Market Expected to Reach $10.2 Billion by 2028 – Key Players – ,…
Global Authentication Services Market research is an intelligence report with meticulous efforts undertaken to study the correct and valuable information. The data that has been reviewed takes into account both existing…
No-hit police raids increase in Hamilton and Halton, new data shows
Have you been the target of a raid without firing a shot? Tell us about it in our survey below. It is increasingly common for police in tactical gear to burst into homes unannounced in Hamilton and the Regional Municipality of…
York Region Launches Practical Vertical Farming Webinar Series
For those looking to start a vertical farming business, but don't know where to start, a series of informative webinars awaits.
The Regional Municipality of York has partnered with industry partners, the Ontario…
Alberta leads Canada in excess deaths during pandemic: U of T research
Links to the breadcrumb News Local News “The problem is not unique to Alberta. The problem in Alberta is simply that there has been an enormous number of cases Southern Health Campus in the Southwest.…
“Potential Travel Delays” at Port of Sweetgrass
GREAT FALLS - U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) said in a news release Saturday, January 29, 2022 that there are "potential travel delays" at the Sweetgrass, MT/Coutts, Alberta border crossing due to the closure of Canadian Highway…
COVID-19: Canada hits over 3 million cases
TORONTO — More than three million cases of COVID-19 have been documented since the start of the pandemic, according to CTVNews.ca's case tracker, with at least one million of those cases occurring in the past month.…
Local government’s lavish spending on ‘champagne room’, restaurants won’t…
RCMP say no criminal charges will be recommended after investigating questionable spending habits of former executive in Thompson-Nicola Regional District near Kamloops, which included $8,600 for champagne room rental luxury in Whistler and…
Quebec First Nations leaders vote for a new regional chief
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador could soon have a new regional representative. The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) is holding regional chief elections on Tuesday. Two candidates are in the running. Serge…
Pay attention to your theta: achieve theta activity with meditation
Meditation has been shown to have remarkable benefits for the meditator. Improving mental health has long been associated with meditation because it can reduce anxiety, fear, and sadness. But it can also improve…
Some provinces are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s why – National
Canada's top doctors said on Friday that the Omicron wave of COVID-19 may have peaked in Canada and some provinces across the country are already moving forward with easing restrictions based on key measures, like the hospitalizations…
Saskatchewan prepares to submit another carbon pricing plan to Ottawa: Premier
REGINA - Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan will submit another carbon pricing plan to the federal government in the coming months.The province's first proposal was rejected by Ottawa last July. Moe said in a statement Wednesday that…
Another snowy day for Toronto kids, the Prairie provinces brace for storms, ice and snow
A snowstorm that closed schools in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec on Monday will keep many in the dark for another day, while parts of the Prairies that were already hit by freezing rain are now struggling with plunging temperatures…
Ontario LTCs worried about approaching recall warrant deadline amid Omicron surge
Most long-term care workers in Ontario have just under two weeks to receive their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but unions and industry groups say it takes longer to reach the government's target as staff infections hit record levels…
Canada can learn from these two provinces on climate action
When it comes to adapting to climate change and disasters, the rest of Canada can learn a lesson or two from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. A new report from the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) on Canada's ability to prepare for extreme…
Sea-to-Sky poses highest avalanche risk as storms hit southern British Columbia – Maple Ridge…
Motorists use the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Horseshoe Bay and Lions Bay, BC on Friday, April 23, 2021. Avalanche Canada says there is a high risk of avalanches in the Sea-to-Sky region and on the south coast as the…
COVID Cases Rise, Survey Shows Support For COVID Restrictions: In January 11 News
The federal government said provinces and territories will receive a total of 140 million rapid tests this month, although the release did not provide any new details on the date of deliveries.
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Top 10 Most Popular Jobs in the Canadian Province of Alberta
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Jobs are booming Alberta and lowering its unemployment rate to almost exactly where it was before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating opportunities for foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to!-->!-->…
3 in hospital due to COVID-19 as NL scrambles to put more boosters in arms
Three people are now hospitalized in Newfoundland and Labrador with COVID-19. (Paul Daly / CBC) The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Newfoundland and Labrador rose from one to three on Wednesday, as health officials continue!-->!-->…
NL reports 519 new cases of COVID-19, 20th death and move to Alert Level 4
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced Monday that Newfoundland and Labrador will switch to an amended Alert Level 4 at midnight. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) Newfoundland and Labrador will move to a!-->!-->…
Snowfall and wind warnings issued for parts of Vancouver Island
Snow and wind warnings have been issued for many areas of Vancouver Island.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the interior of Vancouver Island, an area that includes Port Alberni.
The meteorological…
The RCEP commercial pact will be launched from January 1, 2022; an initiative to ease trade…
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Tokyo , December 31 (ANI): The pandemic has affected many countries and as a…
Environment Canada warns of more heavy snow on parts of Vancouver Island
Environment Canada issued heavy snow and cold weather warnings for parts of Vancouver Island on Wednesday evening.
A special weather report was issued for eastern Vancouver Island, including between Courtenay and Campbell River, Duncan and…
More cases of Salmonella disease in Western Canada linked to brand of frozen kernel corn
The Public Health Agency of Canada says its investigation into a salmonella outbreak in western Canada determined that 84 people fell ill this fall from the bacteria.
The agency says on its website that the outbreak is linked…
Trying to protect hospitals, Quebec health officials urge public to reduce contact now
Although the province allows gatherings of up to 10 people until Sunday, Public health authorities in the Quebec City region are asking residents to think twice before sending out Christmas dinner invitations. "To be authorized does not…
The Stance of Provinces and Territories on Travel Restrictions as Omicron Concerns Rise
The federal government advises Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada because the Omicron variant is spreading rapidly around the world. Incoming travelers are subject to testing and self-isolation requirements…
Quebec’s emissions are climbing, questioning its climate objectives
When it comes to the fight against climate change, the province of Quebec is stumbling. This week, the government of the Coalition Avénir Québec confirmed greenhouse gas emissions in the province increased by 1.5% in 2019, the last year…
Kyle Rich – Brock News
NOTE: This is the latest in a Q&A series featuring Brock University faculty members incorporating the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games into their research projects. For more information on Brock's academic activities…
Canadian regulatory news for medical devices and IVDs
In case you missed it, the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations were quietly updated in December 2020. The new regulations aim to enhance post-market safety and require manufacturers to submit a safety report.…
Parts of British Columbia could be hit by snow squalls today, making driving dangerous
Breadcrumb Links News Local news Environment and Climate Change Canada indicates that snow squalls, or intense gusts of blowing snow, are expected in the 100 Mile House, North Thompson, South Thompson, North Columbia and…
Inuvialuit want their kayak back from the Vatican Museums
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation wants an Inuvialuit-made kayak returned to its country of origin. The kayak, along with several other native artifacts, is currently on display in the Vatican Museums. "It's not 'the pope's kayak' and…
Why are British Columbia and Quebec getting new electric vehicles before other provinces?
In addition to the incentives, British Columbia and Quebec are the only provinces with ZEV mandates that require automakers to sell a minimum percentage of electric vehicles - if they don't, they must pay fines.George Clerk…
COVID-19 vaccines: global coverage still low
TORONTO - Vaccine inequality is a more pressing concern than ever, but despite rich countries demonstrating donation of doses, the roll-out of those doses to the poorest regions of the world has been a slow drop rather than l…
COVID-19: 1 confirmed case, 2 probable cases of Omicron detected in Halton region
One confirmed case and two probable cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been detected in the Halton region, according to local officials.
The three cases are linked, one of the probable cases involving someone who recently…
Sensory-Friendly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Arrive in Waterloo Region, Guelph
The COVID-19 vaccination process can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you are a child or teenager. Now, a new collaboration hopes to make that process a bit easier by offering sensory vaccination clinics. KidsAbility, an organization…
British Columbia extends fuel rationing with more rain expected in flooded areas
The B.C. government has extended a 30-liter fuel purchase limit until Dec. 14 to preserve the supply of emergency and essential vehicles responding to heavy rains and severe flooding to hit the south -west of the province. The order was…