Canada is paying a big price for Volkswagen to build its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in St Thomas, Ont., critics say. But supporters of the project say it’s about more than just numbers on a spread sheet. Are we getting value for our money? It depends on …
Read More »Hamilton man injured on the job warns young workers: ‘It’s not worth it’
Hamilton’s Marvin Mulder says his experience after being injured on the job has changed his outlook on work: had he known how challenging it is to deal with the workers’ compensation system, he would have chosen a job with a lower likelihood of injury. Marvin Mulder, 52, lives with pain …
Read More »Minister quits as legislature condemns N.B. premier’s LGBTQ policy change
Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard resigned from cabinet Thursday, moments after the legislature voted in favour of an opposition Liberal motion on LGBTQ students in provincial schools. Dorothy Shephard quits cabinet after 6 PC MLAs join opposition to ask for more study of Policy 713. Progressive Conservative minister Dorothy …
Read More »Save the day with Jolly Kiddie Meal’s new DC toys
In collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros., Jollibee introduces a new, limited-time Jolly Kiddie Meal collection featuring iconic superhero characters — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman. The collectible toys are available until July 15 only. Each hero comes in their own unique design, ready to save …
Read More »Wildfire evacuation orders lifting for residents of Edson, Alta., and Yellowhead County
Residents of Edson and Yellowhead County can return home starting 6 p.m. Thursday, town and county officials announced in their latest wildfire update. After nearly a week away, people will be allowed to head home starting tonight. After nearly a week away, residents of Edson, Alta., and Yellowhead County have …
Read More »Salmon are dying in dried-up river beds in northern Yukon
Yukon River chinook and chum salmon in the Old Crow region are being hit with the perfect storm — not only are this year’s runs expected to be dismal, but the life cycle of the salmon is being broken. ‘What we have been seeing … is that dewatered area was …
Read More »Businesses near Canadian Tire Centre react to likely loss of NHL hockey
The Ottawa Senators have a new owner in principle and it’s widely expected the team will eventually move to an arena that is more central, leaving residents and businesses near the Canadian Tire Centre (CTC) to ponder “life after the Sens.” “Certainly it’s a concern that we’re going to lose …
Read More »If you fix it, they will come back. How a small town in Quebec revived its legion
As you walk up the steps into the lobby of the Otterburn Legion Memorial Curling Club, you might notice something special: Life. On a recent Saturday, peals of laughter and the sounds of gentle teasing bounced throughout the lounge as people enjoyed a few suds. It was a busy day …
Read More »La Vida Local On The Amazon, The Sequel
No es cierto que la gente deja perseguir sus sueños porque envejece, envejece porque deja de perseguir suenos. (It isn’t true that people stop chasing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop chasing dreams.) – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Read Part 1 of this adventure: Sampling La Vida Local …
Read More »Why recent water temperatures in the North Atlantic have scientists buzzing
Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have never been so warm at this time of year. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon takes a closer look at some of the factors and what it means for hurricane season. Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are now at record levels as …
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