Around Canada

Local companies are helping fire crews and wildfire evacuees get free meals as communities band together to support those in need.  ‘We all have to stand together and do what we can to help our neighbours.’ Escalating wildfire danger led to the postponement of an awards banquet in Whitecourt two …

A question that has been ruminating in Damian’s Warner mind for more than a decade is if one day he might just find magic, when everything aligns and he pulls off the perfect decathlon.  33-year-old Olympic champion competes at Hypo meet May 27-28 in Austria. For as physically and mentally …

A local business development group in north end Montreal is hoping planting thousands of sunflowers will draw people to the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough this summer to explore walking paths and enjoy the outdoor space.  The field of 10,000 sunflowers at the intersection of de Louvain Street West and de l’Esplanade Avenue …

New statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association show that home sales in Nova Scotia fell 31 per cent in April compared to the same month last year, while the average price dropped 4.6 per cent to $441,625.  The reason sales have fallen is that mortgage rates have risen to …

“Forever chemicals” are being found in the blood of Canadians — and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities — says a new report from the government of Canada.  Government departments propose listing the chemicals as toxic under Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Toxic “forever chemicals” are being …

Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will help support both tourism and business in the region.  Route will start in December and fly 3 times a week. Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will …

While funeral homes are places where you usually end up after you die, Patrick Savoie’s father-in-law decided to die in one instead. That choice underscores the difficulty of finding a supportive environment in which to die, one palliative care doctor says.  Quebec’s Seniors Ministry looking into legality of charging money …

Cape Breton Regional Municipality has sent a plan to the province that it says addresses red flags raised by the municipal affairs minister earlier this year.  In January, John Lohr said he was alarmed by CBRM’s level of uncollected taxes, the municipality’s low financial reserves and its debt management. Mayor …

Auditoriums went dark and many productions were paused indefinitely or cancelled during the pandemic. A mostly regular school year has changed that. Staff and students eager to get on stage have returned in numbers rivalling pre-pandemic times.  After the pandemic cancelled performances, rights companies say licenses are returning to pre-COVID …

WestJet and its pilots’ union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead of the May long weekend.  111 Friday flights had already been cancelled in preparation for a possible strike. WestJet and its pilots’ union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead …