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Military probe finds ‘unacceptable language’ in cadet dress-code pamphlets

Canada December 19, 2016 at 7:59 pm 0 comments

A Canadian Forces probe of cadet dress-code pamphlets has uncovered eight containing “unacceptable language,” months after controversy over a similar recruitment leaflet that “shamed” young women. Defence spokesman Maj. Doug Keirstead said a review of documents used by all 1,135 cadet organizations across the country revealed that most of theRead More

Newfoundland town mourns death of former teacher killed in Jordan

Canada December 19, 2016 at 7:58 pm 0 comments

BURGEO, N.L. — A small town on Newfoundland’s south coast is mourning the loss of a popular teacher who used to live in the community. Burgeo Mayor Barbara Barter said she was stunned when word reached her Sunday evening that 62-year-old Linda Vatcher had been killed by gunmen earlier thatRead More

Frigid temperatures hang on in Toronto; extreme cold weather alert in effect

Canada December 19, 2016 at 7:57 pm 0 comments

Toronto: An extreme cold weather alert remains in effect for the city ahead of what is expected to be a frigid start to the week. According to Environment Canada, the temperature in Toronto dipped to -11 C Monday morning but will feel closer to -18 C with the wind chill.Read More

Funeral to be held for activist who gained fame for refusing to fill out census

Funeral to be held for activist who gained fame for refusing to fill out census

Canada December 17, 2016 at 5:36 pm 0 comments

TORONTO — An activist who made headlines when she was criminally charged for refusing to fill out the census three years ago will be remembered for her spirit and tenacity at a funeral service in Toronto today. Family members say Audrey Tobias died on Dec. 1. She was 92. FriendsRead More

Snow plow strikes gas line in Scarborough

Snow plow strikes gas line in Scarborough

Canada December 17, 2016 at 5:35 pm 0 comments

Scarborough: A snow plow struck a gas line in a Scarborough neighbourhood on Saturday morning, prompting the evacuation of a nearby store and the apartment located above it. The accident happened near Kingston Road and Morningside Avenue at around 8:50 a.m. No injuries were reported as a result and crewsRead More

Markham woman dead after crash in Brampton: police

Markham woman dead after crash in Brampton: police

Canada December 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm 0 comments

Brampton: A 26-year-old Markham woman is dead after a car and transport truck collided in an industrial area of Brampton on Friday morning. Peel Regional Police Sgt. Josh Colley said emergency crews were called to Summerlea Road and Clark Boulevard at 10:35 a.m. for a report of a collision. TheRead More

Stouffville GO train service resumes after man, dog struck and killed near Kennedy Station

Canada December 17, 2016 at 5:33 pm 0 comments

Service on the Stouffville GO train line has resumed after a man and a dog were struck by a train near Kennedy Station on Friday afternoon, Metrolinx says. Emergency crews were called to the station sometime around 3:45 p.m. Friday. Police said the man and a dog were found nearRead More

Police search for Volvo sedan following abduction near Yonge and Finch

Canada December 17, 2016 at 5:33 pm 0 comments

Toronto : Toronto police are asking for the public’s help to track down a Volvo sedan in connection with the abduction of a woman in North York early Thursday morning. The incident stemmed from a collision that occurred in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area shortly after 12:30 a.m.Read More

Quebec and Ontario sign $1-billion annual hydroelectricity agreement

Quebec and Ontario sign $1-billion annual hydroelectricity agreement

Canada December 16, 2016 at 10:54 am 0 comments

MONTREAL — Quebec and Ontario officially signed a $1-billion hydroelectricity deal on Thursday that the premiers of both provinces said was historic and the beginning of an increased energy partnership in Central Canada. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Quebec’s Philippe Couillard took part in the official signing ceremony for theRead More

Federal government moves to ban asbestos by 2018

Federal government moves to ban asbestos by 2018

Canada December 16, 2016 at 10:53 am 0 comments

OTTAWA — Michelle Cote says her father didn’t want to see anyone else have their life choked from them the way he did before succumbing to asbestos-related disease last July. Cote added a human face and emotional wallop Thursday to a long overdue federal government announcement that Canada will banRead More