A Fort Smith, N.W.T., man is recounting his terrifying effort to flee a wildfire with his wife a couple of weeks ago — and crediting a Hay River man for steering them out of danger. Franco Nogarin says Ray Shields helped warn him and other drivers of fire ahead. A …
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2 tornadoes hit Windsor-Essex during Thursday’s big storm, investigators say
Investigators with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) from Western University say Thursday’s storm across southwestern Ontario resulted in twisters touching down in Tecumseh and Windsor. NTP says 1 touched down in Tecumseh and another in Windsor. Investigators with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) from Western University say Thursday’s storm across …
Read More »We’re welcoming record numbers of international students. Here’s how they got caught up in the housing crisis
Experts say that although international students are particularly vulnerable to Canada’s housing and affordability issues, they’re increasingly being blamed for worsening these problems and could face a cap on their entry into the country as a result. International students are particularly vulnerable to housing and affordability issues, advocates say. Canada, …
Read More »Committee set up to study children’s deaths hasn’t reported publicly in more than 2 years
The New Brunswick chief coroner, who oversees the child death review committee, hasn’t filed a public report on the committee’s work in more than two years. N.B. chief coroner is required to file public reports on the child death review committee’s work. At least 11 children known to the Department …
Read More »High temperatures could pose challenge for B.C. wildfire crews, but rain in forecast
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the West Kelowna, B.C., fire department is returning to normal operations 10 days after a fast-moving wildfire forced thousands to flee and destroyed more than 170 homes in the area. More than 1,800 people return to homes in Kelowna area over weekend. The B.C. Wildfire …
Read More »Hundreds rally in Saskatoon against new sexual education, pronoun policies in province’s schools
Hundreds of people assembled in Saskatoon Sunday afternoon, protesting new policies around students’ pronouns and sexual education in schools. Sunday’s rally occurred around the Wildwood area, outside the office of Don Morgan, the minister of Crown Investment Corporation, as well as labour relations and workplace safety. It is the latest …
Read More »Back to school means back to basics this fall as Canadians come up against high prices
As inflation continues to put pressure on the cost of just about everything — from food to clothes to school supplies — Canadians across the country are preparing for the back-to-school season by turning to second-hand options as a way to save money. Donated goods offered across the country by …
Read More »Rare nocturnal thunderstorms set for B.C. coast as troughs dig in
Click here to view the video There’s going to be a rare weather occurrence for parts of B.C.’s coast Monday and Tuesday. An upper-level trough is moving into the region to start the work week, with cooler air aloft, forecasters are expecting thunderstorms by Monday afternoon. Thunderstorms in the afternoon …
Read More »Integrity of immigration system at risk as international student numbers balloon, minister says
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says that while the high number of international students entering Canada does have some effect on housing, his primary concern as minister is the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. Marc Miller says around 900,000 students will enter Canada this year. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the …
Read More »Returning home amid the war: Why some Ukrainians are choosing to leave Toronto
In the midst of the Russian invasion, Oleksandra Balytska landed a remote job in Kyiv with a Canadian artificial intelligence start-up, hoping to support her family. But last fall, when the capital city was plunged into darkness amid attacks on Ukraine’s power systems, Balytska’s employer invited her to move to …
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