Half of Cape St. George is now cut off, and other roads are impassible following a series of washouts. Significant rainfall on the west coast has resulted in flooding and road washouts. Rouzes Brook in Cape St. George has overflowed its banks and done serious damage, closing parts of Route …
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Shops in Vancouver meet growing demand for alcohol-free drinks
Wines, whiskey and even beers are available … without the buzz. Vancouver-based store Mocktails and sober snack bar The Drive Canteen are among the businesses meeting the growing demand for non-alcoholic drinks. Experts say young people are drinking less alcohol than earlier generations. The recently launched Mocktails store and The …
Read More »Do you cross-country ski? Thank this Norwegian who lived to 111
Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen popularized cross-country skiing in Canada, and was a colourful character well into old age. For CBC Creator Network, John Batt spends some time in Quebec’s Laurentians region to find out who this man was. Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen popularized cross-country skiing in Canada. You don’t know Jack | …
Read More »Halifax neighbourhood where 2023 wildfire began likely won’t get new emergency exit this year
An Upper Tantallon resident who lives near the spot where last year’s wildfire began says it’s “absolutely shameful” his community will likely go through another fire season without a new emergency exit. Halifax councillor says municipality can’t build another road on its own by the summer/ An Upper Tantallon resident …
Read More »Toronto police tribunal orders cop be fired for violating public trust
A Toronto police officer who has been the subject of multiple cases of misconduct in the workplace, including an incident where he was found guilty of assaulting a cyclist, is set to be fired. The police tribunal found Const. Douglas Jason Holmes, employed by the force since 2008, “violated the …
Read More »Canada faces a fickle April as winter wanes and summer teases
Click here to view the video April can be such a fickle month! While the middle of spring is notorious for delivering parting shots from winter, it’ll also tease us with brief tastes of summer-like warmth from time to time. Sometimes, we’ll see both within a few days! Can we …
Read More »Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups
Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose. Recent studies suggest staying up-to-date on COVID shots helps protect high-risk groups from severe illness. New guidelines suggest certain high-risk groups could benefit from having another dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this …
Read More »Doug Ford calls on federal workers in Ottawa to return to office
Ontario’s premier wants the federal government to require public servants to work in the office more frequently — but neither the government department responsible for public servants nor one of its main unions appeared moved by the request. Premier wants feds to help revive downtown Ottawa economy. Ontario’s premier called …
Read More »The current carbon tax debate is important — it’s just not serious
Last summer, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season in its recorded history. Nine months later, a House committee met to hear from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, whose government is proudly defying the federal carbon-pricing law. The arguments being made by opponents only make sense if you ignore some awkward facts. …
Read More »Ottawa has proposed a renters’ bill of rights. Will it help?
The federal government’s proposed measures to protect renters from low vacancy rates, high prices and other significant challenges might not be enough, according to some housing experts. But others see it as a start that could evolve into something more helpful for tenants. Such measures would include a national standard …
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