The Canadian Press TORONTO–Workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario could go on strike just days before the Canada Day long weekend. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union requested a “no board” report from the Ministry of Labour, which sets a strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. on June 26. […]
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The Canadian PressAlexander Panetta WASHINGTON–Canada’s premiers have left a series of meetings in Washington expressing hope the upcoming renegotiation of NAFTA will be quick and relatively pain-free, rather than a drawn-out bargaining slugfest. Eight provincial and territorial leaders were in town for meetings this week with U.S. administration officials, lawmakers, […]
The Canadian Press KENORA, Ont.–A Northwestern Ontario MP says a state of emergency has been declared in Eabametoong First Nation following a fire near the community’s water purification plant’s reservoir. Bob Nault, who represents the Kenora area, said the water supply in the First Nation of about 1,000 has been […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A female deer on southern Vancouver Island is expected to be fine after conservation officers removed an arrow from its head. Officers spotted the doe yesterday and tracked it to Maple Bay, north of Victoria, before catching and tranquilizing it. Sgt. Scott Norris with the B.C. Conservation […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario was to announce the launch of its new autism program today, which is expected to go much more smoothly than the Liberal government’s last attempt that angered thousands of families and spawned large protests. Children will begin moving into the new program June 26, Ontario’s […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–In 10 years, annual defence spending in Canada will be $14 billion higher than it is now, Defence minister Harjit Sajjan said yesterday as he unveiled the Liberal government’s long-awaited vision for expanding the Canadian Armed Forces. The Liberal government’s much-anticipated defence policy update promised to […]
The Canadian Press MAPLE CREEK, Sask.–A busy beaver is being blamed for some bridal blues, leaving a Saskatchewan couple in the dark on their wedding day. The beaver chewed through a power pole, knocking out electricity on May 27 at Kim and Calum Martin’s wedding at The Resort at Cypress […]
The Canadian Press SIDNEY, B.C.–An unusual story of adoption and survival is unfolding in a bald eagle’s nest in Sidney on Vancouver Island. An eagle is raising several of its own young, but also has hatched an egg left by a red hawk and is feeding and caring for it. […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–An Ontario judge who recently led a review into police oversight will look into whether the practice of police street checks, known as “carding,” is consistent with the provincial government’s goal of eliminating systemic racism. The Liberal government has appointed Appeal Court Justice Michael Tulloch to […]
The Canadian Press MOOSE JAW, Sask.–Canda’s Snowbirds aerobatic squad is resuming its airshow season after it was put on hold last month to allow their pilots to get more practice. The flying team’s normal training schedule had been cut short this year because of bad weather. Snowbird pilots since have […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario is looking at ways to make child care more affordable for families in the province, announcing a framework the minister in charge calls a step toward universal child care. A new strategy aims to increase access to high-quality child care by funding new spaces, providing […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–The father of a young man who left long tire skid marks on a Saskatoon crosswalk freshly-painted with the hues of the LGBTQ community’s rainbow flag says his son didn’t realize what the colours mean to the city’s Pride festival. A festival spokesman said the father contacted […]
