The Canadian Press TORONTO—A new report has put a price tag on aging in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada study, commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, says it would cost the federal government $3.3 billion in the next year to implement three strategies to cope with the wave of […]
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The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Ontario’s Liberal government took another step Friday towards selling Hydro One and said an initial public offering in the huge electricity transmission utility was expected by early November. A preliminary prospectus was filed with the Ontario Securities Commission and its counterparts across Canada—providing a detailed overview […]
Duane Hicks Brandy Delorne, of Miller Environmental Corp. from Winnipeg, set aside a fluorescent light bulb dropped off during the annual Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday at the Public Works building here. The event once again was popular, with district residents dropping off paint, oil, anti-freeze, batteries, and other waste […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG—A two-day conference cannot put an end to racism in Winnipeg and may not undo the accusation that it is the most racist city in Canada, Mayor Brian Bowman conceded Friday. But it is a starting point to help make the city a more inclusive place, […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Premier Kathleen Wynne says she’s not happy to see public elementary teachers escalating their work-to-rule campaign and threatening one-day rotating strikes. Wynne said she never wants to see kids and families caught in the middle of labour disputes, but is quick to point out the Elementary […]
The Associated Press JOLIET, Ill.–Nonplussed by Joe Gibbs Racing’s red-hot ride into NASCAR’s playoffs, Kevin Harvick confidently predicted they wouldn’t get in his way of a second-consecutive championship. “We’re going to pound them into the ground,” Harvick said of JGR’s four-car title push. Instead, it’s Harvick who is on the […]
The Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Jason Day has plenty of rivals at the moment but very few peers. Day’s runaway victory victory yesterday in the BMW Championship vaulted him to No. 1 in the world ranking, backing up a boast the then little-known Australian made during a conference call with […]
Heather Latter People of all ages paid tribute to Terry Fox by participating in local “Marathon of Hope” yesterday afternoon. The event, organized by the Church of the Holy Spirit, saw more than 80 participants and raised over $6,300. Participants ran, walked, and biked along the riverfront.
Staff A planned power outage lasted longer than expected yesterday thanks to an unexpected equipment failure. The outage was supposed to be for six hours—from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.—but ended up lasting until after 4 p.m. As the Hydro One maintenance crew was finishing its work, and preparing to bring customers […]
Staff Voter information cards for the Oct. 19 federal election are going out this week. Elections Canada said the cards are printed and will be mailed to some 25 million registered electors. The card will tell them when and where to vote, and shows the accessibility of their polling site. […]
Joey Payeur They weren’t perfect but the Muskie football team met its goal of a first-week victory perfectly. The black-and-gold churned out 266 yards on the ground, and Kenton Bowles made a game-saving fumble recovery in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, to help Fort High pull out a […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO—The Toronto Blue Jays’ usually smooth defence was due for a misfire. Toronto had three errors and other defensive miscues as the Boston Red Sox rallied to a 4-3 victory yesterday afternoon. “We’ve been playing outstanding defence so we’re due for a clunker like this,” said […]
