A recent move by major Canadian banks to increase fixed mortgage rates on the back of…
Day: 14 October 2021
Wildfire that destroyed Lytton, B.C. not linked to train activity: report
The cause of the wildfire that destroyed the town of Lytton B.C. was not sparked by…
Aeroplan points policy costs loyal member everything, nearly half million miles lost
Michelle Tetrault checked the balance of her Air Canada Aeroplan account in August and got a…
Quebec to raise pay of daycare workers despite ongoing contract talks
The Quebec government says it will immediately hike the pay of daycare workers, despite ongoing contract…
Waterloo International Airport expansion gets underway, to double in size
Waterloo Region said shovels have entered the ground at Waterloo International Airport for an expansion project…
2 arrested, 1 suspect at large in Ottawa online dating scam, police say
Ottawa police say they’ve laid charges against two men and are in search of another after…
Microsoft to pull LinkedIn from Chinese market due to ‘challenging’ environment
Microsoft Corp is pulling the plug on LinkedIn in China nearly seven years after its launch…
‘Parents are asking all the right questions,’ as COVID-19 vaccine for kids awaits approval: expert
As Canada inches closer to approving a COVID-19 vaccine for young children, a Calgary, Alta., pediatrician…
City of Kingston to say goodbye to long-time Utilities Kingston president
One of Utilities Kingston’s longest-serving and most respected employees is hanging up his hat. The city…
Feasibility study underway for potential new indoor pool: City of Regina
The City of Regina has started exploring the feasibility of a possible new indoor aquatic facility.…
COVID-19: N.S. to offer 3rd doses to immunocompromised people, work-related travel
Nova Scotia is joining a growing list of jurisdictions offering a third dose of a COVID-19…
KFL&A Public Health warns of ‘shadow pandemic’ — the opioid crisis
According to KFL&A Public Health, alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kingston region is facing a “shadow…
Rolling Stones drop ‘Brown Sugar’ from tour setlist over lyrics
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones have removed 1971 hit song Brown Sugar from their touring…
Vernon considers bylaw change to stop permanent RV setups on city streets
In what may be another symptom of the Okanagan’s housing crunch, there has been a proliferation…
‘Together, we can make our community a better place for animals’: WHS rescues 24 dogs
The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) announced Thursday that it has rescued 24 dogs and says many…
Queen’s to pay City of Kingston $350,000 to cover costs for pandemic enforcement
Mayor Bryan Paterson said the City of Kingston is receiving a large sum of money from…
Peterborough woman arrested for assault of spouse: police
A Peterborough woman was arrested following a reported stabbing at a residence on Wednesday night. According…
COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 26 new cases, 5 more school exposures
Nova Scotia reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and 15 new recoveries. The bulk…
Canada without top 2 players for Billie Jean King Cup Finals after Leylah Fernandez pulls out
Leylah Fernandez says she will not compete in this year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals, leaving…
Texas women driving hundreds of miles to seek abortions from neighbouring states
The 33-year-old Texas woman drove alone four hours through the night to get to the Louisiana…