Ottawa’s emergency preparedness minister has warned that this summer could be even worse than last year’s record-breaking wildfire season — while communities on the front lines say they need money for prevention right now. Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says this season could be worse than the last. Ottawa’s emergency preparedness …
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She mourned her son’s death at an Ottawa hospital. Then he sent her a text message
In January, Heather Insley spent three excruciating days at Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital, watching her eldest son die. Days later, she was speaking with him on the phone. Case of mistaken identity an ’emotionally traumatic nightmare’ for Ontario family. She watched her son die at an Ottawa hospital. Then, she got …
Read More »Abusers are using e-transfers to contact their victims. Who is responsible for stopping them?
Just before Angie Sweeney’s ex shot and killed her in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., last October, he sent her several banking e-transfers, including one for one cent that included an abusive message. Experts say technology-based abuse is a growing threat because some abusers will go to any length to contact …
Read More »Trans Mountain’s latest cost estimate climbs 10%, regulatory filing shows
The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion now estimates the project’s costs will come in 10 per cent higher than its May 2023 estimate of $30.9 billion. Company had estimated the cost of project at $30.9B last May The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion now estimates the …
Read More »A fluctuating Frosty? Wendy’s will test dynamic pricing at some U.S. locations in 2025
Craving a Frosty? Better get it on a slow day if you’re going to a Wendy’s that’ll be testing surge pricing in the U.S. The company recently announced the move for some locations as part of its new digital menus to be launched next year. Menu items will cost more …
Read More »Singing Black gospel music teaches these students about faith, hope and history
It’s a Wednesday evening at the University of Toronto, and the sounds of silence collide with a few hushed whispers in the corridors of the Faculty of Music. At least until a classroom comes to life with the awe-inspiring echoes of We Shall Overcome. Unique university course blends songs of …
Read More »B.C. lawyer disbarred for 2nd time, ordered to pay $45K in costs
A lawyer in British Columbia has been disbarred for a second time following a tribunal hearing panel by the provincial law society. Hong Guo was first disbarred in November 2023 when a Law Society of B.C. panel said she was incapable of rehabilitating her professional conduct. On Tuesday, the society …
Read More »Winter is back in southern Ontario with rapid freeze and potent snow squalls
Back to reality, Ontario. Winter has taken over once again. The abrupt switch back to winter weather on Wednesday came after rare February thunderstorms in southern Ontario on Tuesday, with some cells even dropping some hail, putting a rare spin on the late-winter day. RELATED: Rare winter hail pelts southern …
Read More »Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free on Feb. 29
Hourly wage workers get another day to make money on leap years, but for salaried employees, that extra day is likely unpaid. The average salaried worker could be losing out on hundreds of dollars on leap day. Rohith Krishnan was “bummed” when he found out he’s not getting paid for …
Read More »India reveals astronauts for its Gaganyaan space mission
On Tuesday, India introduced four crew members for its maiden Gaganyaan space voyage, as it aims to become the world’s fourth country to send a crewed mission into space just months after a historic landing on the south pole of the moon. Country plans to launch a habitable space capsule …
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