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COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
The UK Department of Health said the two cases found in the UK were linked and involved travel from southern Africa. One of the two new cases was in the town of Brentwood, in the south-east of England, while the other was in the central…
As Russia ramps up army near Ukraine border, West fears the worst
A Ukrainian soldier walks through a muddy trench near the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine before stopping to put a rifle through a barrier towards the Russian-backed separatists stationed about 250 meters away. For more than seven…
Coronvirus: variant with 10 worrying cases
TORONTO - A scientist from the UK takes note of a variant of COVID-19 that originated in Botswana with an astonishing number of mutations, although there have only been 10 confirmed cases to date.
The B.1.1.529 variant…
Before and after satellite images show flood devastation on the Sumas Prairie in British Columbia
Spectacular satellite imagery shows the extent of flood damage on the Sumas Prairie in British Columbia following historic rainfall last weekend. The low-lying rural area, east of Abbotsford town center, is mostly farmland and was created…
Austrians take advantage of last day before impending COVID-19 lockdown
VIENNA - Under clear blue skies, Austrians enjoyed a final day in cafes and Christmas markets on Sunday before the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to fight a wave of coronavirus infections.
The measures, which…
Flood concerns grow on B.C.’s north coast as another atmospheric river moves
Just days after southern parts of British Columbia were devastated by a historic atmospheric river, new warnings of potential flooding were issued for parts of the north coast.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for…
Welsh Rugby Union | Wales and regions
The Bristol Bears half-back is beaming to be back in the Wales roster after a grueling year with injury, but believes her best is yet to come.
"Everything is going well, this will be my fourth test against Canada which is really…
Waterloo Region LTC home lays off 14 workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19
Waterloo Region says 14 employees were laid off from Sunnyside Home in Waterloo after choosing not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The move follows a provincial government directive requiring all staff, volunteers, students and…
2021 Fortified Yogurt Sales Market Outlook, Demand, Regional Analysis, Industry Value Chain
The Global Research Analysis Report Fortified yoghurt sales market examines historical data and emerging technologies to identify the main drivers influencing the development of the industry. The report also contains expert advice that…
Humin Market 2021 Detailed Analysis of Major Companies with Regional Outlook | Key companies:…
The Global Research Analysis Report Humin Market examines historical data and emerging technologies to identify the main drivers influencing the development of the industry. The report also contains expert advice that helps consumers…
Oracle opens the first cloud region in France
AUSTIN, Texas, November 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Oracle today announced the opening of its first cloud region in France to support the growing cloud computing demands of private and public sector organizations. The Oracle Cloud Marseille…
Teacher charged with assault after alleged discipline of students at Kitchener school
A 52-year-old woman from Waterloo, Ont. Faces two counts of assault in an investigation into the discipline of students at Alpine Public School in Kitchener, Ont. The Waterloo Regional Police Service received a report from Waterloo Region…
Trudeau’s new cabinet lacks regional representation
The imagery surrounding the unveiling of Justin Trudeau's new cabinet last week was appropriate in many ways and contrasted starkly with the swearing-in of the prime minister's first ministry six years ago.On that sunny November morning in…
Braid: The high cost of regional bias in climate change action
Breadcrumb Links Politics Opinion Local News Chroniclers Imagine what would happen if the tar sands and oil wells were in Ontario or Quebec, and western Canada was the hub for automobiles, aviation,…
Healthcare IT outage affecting medical appointments, COVID-19 testing across the Netherlands
Computer systems failure is causing problems with a number of health-related services in Newfoundland and Labrador, leading to delays, canceled appointments and problems with COVID-19 testing. In a press release on Sunday evening, the…
Climate activists target oil and gas banks in global day of action
On Friday afternoon, the small group gathered in front of the Royal Bank of Canada headquarters on Bay Street in Toronto didn't take up much space, until they did. Just after 2 p.m., the gathered climate justice advocates dispersed across…
Canadian region named one of Lonely Planet’s 10 best tours
It's lush, it's coastal, it's mountainous, and now it's officially recognized as one of the world's most popular places to travel.
Vancouver Island has been named one of the 10 Best Regions to Visit in Lonely Planet Best of Travel 2022…
The Honorable Pascale St-Onge | Prime Minister of Canada
The Honorable Pascale St-Onge was elected Member of Parliament for Brome — Missisquoi in 2021.
Minister St-Onge is a champion of equity, democracy and social justice with a solid leadership experience, focused on the implementation of…
Global Dental Laboratory Vacuum Furnaces Market (2021-2026) – By Manufacturers, Regions,…
DUBLIN - (COMMERCIAL THREAD)--The "Dental Laboratory Vacuum Furnaces Global Market Overview 2021, Analysis and Forecast to 2026, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application, Product Type" report was added to…
Students rally again for unauthorized street parties in Kingston
Breadcrumb Links New Local News In anticipation of Saturday's large rallies, police and first responders were brought to Kingston from across Ontario, including Durham, York Region, Vaughan, Belleville and Toronto.…
Northern Saskatchewan tops list for recent Canadian job growth
The other four in Saskatchewan, Regina-Moose Mountain, Saskatoon-Biggar, Swift Current-Moose Jaw and Yorkton-Melville, all had lower totals.
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All eyes on Mississauga as global tech companies continue to invest in the city – City of…
Mississauga is gaining global attention in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector with a growing number of international investments, including Cognizant, HCL Technologies and Infosys.…
Today’s coronavirus news: PM consults the opposition on how the House of Commons should resume…
The latest coronavirus news in Canada and around the world Wednesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.6:25 am: What do you call someone who graduates last in their class in medical…
No major understaffing in nursing homes in southern Manitoba as workers’ vaccination deadlines…
About 30 direct-care health workers were fired from their jobs on Monday for not being vaccinated or refusing to comply with COVID-19 testing on the first day those warrants came into effect, according to the province. Allyson Currie's…
La Niña is back. Will it bring more snow to NJ this winter?
For the second year in a row, a natural climate regime known as La Niña has developed, and forecasters say it could have a big influence on the upcoming winter season in the United States and possibly the remaining weeks of hurricane season…
The pandemic continues to slow:
The coronavirus pandemic has slowed for a seventh consecutive week around the world.
Here is the overall inventory based on an AFP database.
In decline
The number of new daily cases fell 5% globally to 403,300, according to an AFP tally…
5 COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo region schools, but community case rates are ‘fairly…
Five schools in the Waterloo region experienced outbreaks of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to public health reports. The schools were: Woodland Christian High School in Breslau with six cases across multiple cohorts. JF Carmichael…
The rule of the French language shakes the students
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Many students applied for the English component and therefore failed to meet the…
Vaccination mandate likely for teachers and school staff although details of implementation are…
All signs point to a vaccination mandate for teachers and school staff in British Columbia, but details of how and who should implement it are still in question. The province's association of school trustees and the teachers' federation…
Boats, cars, couriers: drugs are coming to Cape Breton in multiple ways, police say
This story is part of a CBC Cape Breton series that examines illicit drug use on the island. Click here to read more stories in this series. Cocaine shipped by courier or stuffed in luggage. Packages surreptitiously thrown into the ocean…
27 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday as region announces proof of vaccination for coaches and…
Waterloo Region Public Health reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, an increase from the last few days when the number of cases was in adolescents. This happened on the same day that the area's medical officer of health, Dr…
The University of Waterloo Institute is the first in Canada to conduct research in sustainable…
WATERLOO - Growing up in Wiarton on the Bruce Peninsula, Suzanne Kearns loved watching small planes fly over her home, and by age 15, she was taking flying lessons.But as a professor teaching an aviation course at the University of…
Labor shortages: Canadian industries need workers
TORONTO - The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are preventing businesses from finding workers as labor shortages continue to block some sectors.
Businesses large and small say they are struggling to find staff…
Automotive Electronics Market Expected To Reach $ 382.16 Billion By 2026 With A CAGR Of 7.30%
Automotive Electronics Market Growth Analysis
PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ - Allied Market Research has…
Migration will soon be the biggest climate challenge of our time
Receive free global migration updatesWe will send you a MyFT Daily Summary email gathering the latest news on global migration every morning.
The writer is the author of 'Move: How Mass Migration Will Reshape the World - and What It…
Canada’s Wonderland reports of violence investigated, baseless
TORONTO - Reports of gunfire at Canada's Wonderland on Friday night were investigated by York Regional Police (YRP) who determined nothing to worry about.
Police said on Friday night they were called to Canada's…
As regional COVID-19 rates diverge, Manitoba reflects on pros and cons of targeted restrictions
After about a month where the rate of COVID-19 infection effectively stagnated in Manitoba, the disease is now spreading fast enough to prompt some sort of public health response. Over the past week, the seven-day average daily number of…
Alberta Receives Help From Federal Government, Other Provinces In Fight Against COVID
Alberta receives help from federal government and other provinces in fight against COVID - CityNews Edmonton
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, September 30
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? An Ottawa doctor offers to provide parents with rapid COVID-19 tests to create their own testing program - despite the province's guidelines that such a program would not be effective in…
BC parents, teachers and unions call on school districts to introduce mask mandates
Vancouver School District's extension of a mask mandate that will include Kindergarten to Grade 3 students fromMonday sparked calls for more districts in British Columbia to follow suit in the absence of a province-wide public health…
COVID-19 test kit program for businesses, but used by parents
People behind a program in Waterloo Region that offers rapid COVID-19 testing kits to local businesses say steps will be taken to ensure the kits go to businesses and not to parents who want to test their children at the home. House. The…
Federated Co-op’s electric vehicle charging network expands across Western Canada
Seven of the 16 Co-op Connect DC fast-charging stations under an initial pilot program are now open in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with the rest slated for this fall and next spring for drivers in the three Prairie provinces.
From…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 28
Recent DEVELOPMENTS: What's the last one? Public health experts in eastern Ontario say better-than-expected vaccination rates are helping much of the region avoid the worst-case scenarios presented by provincial COVID-19 modeling…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World Monday
The last: US President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 booster on Monday, days after federal regulators recommended a third dose of Pfizer vaccine for Americans aged 65 or older and approved them for others with conditions pre-existing…
Stock market: Asian stocks mixed as virus fears economic outlook will darken
TOKYO - Asian stocks were mixed on Monday, as fears of further waves of coronavirus outbreaks clouded the region's economic outlook, tempering gains.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was little changed in afternoon trading,…
Nintendo launches Japan-exclusive six-button Sega Genesis controller
Nintendo reportedly intends to release a remade Sega Genesis controller with six face buttons, but only in Japan. The version of the controller released in the US and Canada will only have the A, B and C buttons offered by the…
There are new rules for employment insurance. Here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA - The EI system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that take effect on Sunday. Here are some of the main changes that will apply to new benefit claims submitted as of September 26.
ELIGIBILITY…
Capturing images of beautiful alien species at risk reminds Canadians of what to protect at home
Aside from shrubs and heather, there isn't much growing on the Sanetti Plateau in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. There are no trees. The windswept terrain reaches its highest point at Mount Tullu Dimtu, at 4389 meters above sea…
The 4th wave of COVID has ‘reached our shores’ as the virus spreads through central…
Newfoundland and Labrador reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, leaving the province with its highest number of active cases in more than six months. According to Dr. Rosann Seviour, acting chief medical officer of health, 39 of the…
Premiers Call for ‘Urgent’ Increase in Health Care Funding
Canada's premiers on Thursday sent a message to recently re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: they want the federal government to increase its share of health care spending, and soon. Premiers from 10 provinces and two territories…
More than half of Canadians work despite being unwell, at least one day a week: report
TORONTO - A new report has found that more than half of Canadian employees report working while feeling unwell at least once a week, a trend according to LifeWorks experts is contributing to lost workplace productivity and…
Tribe Property Technologies Expands In Kootenay Region As Residential Demand Rises
Tribe is a property management company. Of the society financial results for the second quarter of 2021 posted revenue of $ 3.97 million, an increase of 244% over the same period last year.
According to its CEO,…
8 out of 10 New Brunswick ridings will have the same MP as last time
The 2021 federal election saw candidates re-elected in eight New Brunswick ridings, along with a victorious newcomer and a winner yet to be declared. The winners are: Beauséjour: Dominic LeBlanc, Liberal Acadie-Bathurst: Serge…
Election 2021: polling stations occupied for some voters in the Waterloo region
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Some Waterloo region polling stations had long lines in Monday's election, but voters who waited said it all went very quickly.
“It's a constant flow,” said Réjean Grenier of Elections Canada. “It's like that…
British Columbia’s real estate insurers tighten rules for homeowners and builders in areas…
Motorcyclists stopped at a gas station to watch a cloud of pyrocumulus, also known as a cloud of fire, produced by the Lytton Creek fire rises in the sky above Lytton, Columbia. British, August 15. DARRYL DYCK / The Canadian Press…
DRIVING PROFILE – Thunder Bay-Superior North | Local News
Mental health, pandemic recovery and ties to rural communities are some of the issues that preoccupy Thunder…
Canadians appear keen to fly to sun destinations despite current challenges of COVID-19
Michel Dubois has packed his bags, even though his planned trip to Cuba is still more than two months away. That's because the retired television cameraman and editor from Saint-Jérôme, Que., Can't wait to break away from the monotony of…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Saturday
The last: Getting children active after COVID-19 will be a "significant challenge," says a public health researcher. Italy reports an increase of up to 40% in the number of people receiving a first dose of the COVID-19…
Ottawa Area Races Shouldn’t Produce a ‘Dramatic’ Election Night
Pundits and pollsters say the political landscape in the city of Ottawa won't change much in the 2021 federal election except for a few close races. David Moscrop, an Ottawa author and Canadian columnist who writes for the Washington post,…
88 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death reported in Manitoba
There are 88 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death reported in Manitoba on Friday. Among the latest cases, 53 involve unvaccinated people, while 12 people were partially vaccinated and 23 were fully vaccinated. While some people…
Nickel Belt riding looks to be up for grabs on Monday
The federal election race in the riding of Nickel Belt is imminent.Outgoing MP Marc G. Serré and NDP candidate Andréane Chenier are face to face in national opinion polls, and experts predict the New Democrat has a serious chance of…
Immunocompromised NWT residents to receive third injection of COVID-19 soon
Some people in the Northwest Territories with weakened immune systems may receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine starting this month. That's according to Scott Robertson, co-executive director of the Northwest Territories Health and…
Yellowknife sobering-up center closes indefinitely due to escalating COVID-19 outbreak
Two days after the temporary closure of his day shelter, the combined Yellowknife day shelter and sobering-up center are now completely closing, and it is not clear where those who depend on the shelter will sleep. "The Northwest…
Northwest Territories Expands Substance Abuse Aftercare Program
Many Canadians Who Use Alcohol or Cannabis Engage More During COVID-19 Pandemic, according to a previous poll by the Canadian Red Cross.
The application offers residents:
weekly two-hour virtual group…
How Indigenous-Led Agriculture in British Columbia’s Peace River Region Bears Hope in an…
On silty, clayey soil, washed by spring flood water and baked in recent heat waves, Tiffany Traverse tends to a burgeoning green vegetable crop. A thick forest fire mist falls like a gray veil on a horizon of scattered spruce and aspen…
B.C. grizzly territories align with Indigenous language communities, new study finds
A new study by a scientist from British Columbia suggests that grizzly bear genetic groups tend to inhabit territory that closely matches areas where people who speak similar Indigenous languages live. In a journal article published…
Rain reduces wildfire danger in British Columbia, but relief shouldn’t last
British Columbia's wildfire danger map shows low to moderate fire risk across much of the province after a rainy weekend, but extreme risk is expected to pick up quickly with the onset of a another heat wave.The Forestry Ministry says…
Health officials close nightclubs and bars, placing limits on gatherings in central Okanagan, B.C.
British Columbia officials on Friday reinstated a number of public health orders for the central Okanagan region, closing nightclubs, limiting restaurant meals and restricting the size of social gatherings until new order, as the delta…
NB COVID-19 report: 6 new cases, 69% of the eligible population fully vaccinated
New Brunswick has six other new cases of COVID-19, all in the Moncton area, zone 1. The number of active cases in the province now stands at 55, the COVID-19 Dashboard shows. The number of COVID cases in the province has continued to rise…
Government of Canada announces funding for 2022 Canada Games in Niagara region
Additional funding to the 2022 Canada Summer Games Host Society will help cover increased operational costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and postponement of the Games
NIAGARA REGION, ON, August 3, 2021 / CNW / - The Canada Games play an…
Air quality in southern Alberta is expected to deteriorate as more smoke blows through
Special air quality statements have been issued for parts of southern Alberta as smoke from forest fires in British Columbia continues to blow through the province, causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada…
State of emergency declared in British Columbia following forest fires
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety has declared a provincial state of emergency in the face of growing threat of forest fires to prepare for possible mass evacuations and help secure homes that evacuees might need.Mike…
Fire Danger Index ‘low’ to ‘moderate’ in Peace region, British Columbia…
On Tuesday, the province declared a state of emergency to support the ongoing wildfire response. The declaration is effective from July 21 for 14 days and can be extended or canceled if necessary.The state of emergency applies…
Additional forest fire evacuation orders issued in British Columbia due to forest fires
At least 160 properties have been ordered to evacuate as a massive wildfire burns in the South Okanagan.The Osoyoos Indian Band ordered the evacuation of more than 100 properties on Monday due to the Inkaneep Creek wildfire on band lands,…
Alberta referendum breakdown
Premier Jason Kenney argues that a yes in a referendum would give the province a way to force the federal government to negotiate a new formula, constitutional change or other concession. AMBER BRACKEN / The Canadian Press Albertans…
Most Canadians Now Report Lower COVID-19 Infection Rates Than U.S. States
TORONTO - As COVID-19 cases tend to decline in Canada, most of the country is now reporting lower infection rates than all U.S. states.
The latest data available from CTVNews.ca's interactive tracker shows that the…
Global Radiation Cured Products Market to Reach US$10.6
New York, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Radiation Cured Products Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05112911/?utm_source=GNW 2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected…
Bilan COVID-19 NB : 0 nouveau cas, 2 cas actifs
Le Nouveau-Brunswick n'a signalé aucun nouveau cas de COVID-19 pour la neuvième journée consécutive mercredi, et le nombre de cas actifs est tombé à deux. Pendant ce temps, 53,5 pour cent des Néo-Brunswickois âgés de 12 ans et plus sont…
Poor air quality readings in northern Saskatchewan trigger warning
Smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan triggered air quality warnings from Environment Canada on Wednesday. (Facebook)
Through PANOW staff
Air quality warning…