Now that Banff’s infamous grizzly “The Boss” has emerged from hibernation, Albertans are flocking to the mountains to catch a glimpse — and some action shots — of his adventures. Bear safety experts are cautioning people to keep their distance. Bear safety expert says people should stay at least 100 …
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Medical cannabis hurdles remain in Canada. Here’s why
When the use of cannabis became legal in Canada, there was hope that it would help ease access for medical users of marijuana. That’s not how it’s worked out for all patients. Access still not smooth for patients. This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis …
Read More »India, Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada’s elections, CSIS documents say
The governments of Pakistan and India attempted to interfere in Canada’s elections in 2019 and 2021, Canada’s spy agency said in documents made public late Thursday night. Spy agency documents tabled at foreign interference inquiry show 2019, 2021 elections were targeted. The governments of India and Pakistan attempted to interfere …
Read More »Quebec multinational GardaWorld hit by $30M heist at southern California storage facility
Thieves got away with $30 million US in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now, detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist, reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles.GardaWorld yet …
Read More »Canada’s job numbers almost unchanged in March, while unemployment rose to 6.1%
The Canadian economy lost 2,200 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday. Labour Force Survey shows Canadian employment was virtually unchanged last month. The Canadian economy lost 2,200 jobs in March while the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 …
Read More »Some Canadians are out money after CRA made last-minute change to bare trust rules
Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees for something the government says is no longer required. Tax agency announced an exemption for ‘bare trust’ reporting just days before the deadline to file. Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of …
Read More »Kelowna, B.C., senior evicted as city prepares to demolish his dilapidated home
A Kelowna senior has been removed from his home as the City of Kelowna begins work to demolish the house due to multiple unpermitted renovations they say have made the property unsafe and unsightly. City says multiple unapproved renovations have made home unsafe and unsightly. Janusz Grelecki has spent the …
Read More »It’s impossible to feel the full magic of an eclipse. That’s why I’m always chasing the next one
Alan Dyer was a Winnipeg kid in the space-race days of the 1960s when he decided he needed to experience a total solar eclipse. This week, he’s on the road with a carload of gear to see his 17th. I was in a snowy Manitoba field for my first eclipse. …
Read More »For his Canadian citizenship, Quebec resident had to pass a Parisian French test. He wonders why
A Quebec City resident is questioning why the French language exam for Canadian citizenship is still outsourced to France and based on Parisian standards. ‘Why can’t Canada evaluate whether or not people speak French?’ applicant wonders. When Rev. Christian Schreiner first looked into taking a mandatory French language test to …
Read More »Mother devastated after son, 11, killed in Edmonton dog attack while visiting father
The last few days have been agonizing, said Kendrah Wong, as she mourns for her son, who was killed in a dog attack earlier this week in south Edmonton. Kache Grist, 11, was a creative boy with a wild imagination, who liked to draw and make his own plushies, Wong …
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