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Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez fears Quebecers may lose access to local information if other municipalities follow Montreal’s decision to make the weekly distribution of circulars, coupons and local newspapers in Publisacs an opt-in model.Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez fears Quebecers may lose access to their local information if other municipalities follow Montreal’s decision to…

On Monday, the Boston Marathon will see 30,000 runners for its 126th race. Among the thousands will be one Haudenosaunee man running for charity: Joel Matthew Kennedy.Joel Matthew Kennedy, centre, founded the Indigenous Running Club in 2016. Kennedy is travelling from London, Ont., this weekend to run in the Boston Marathon. (Indigenous Running Club/Facebook)On Monday, the…

ByDouglas Main Photographs ByMark Thiessen andRebecca Hale Published April 15, 2022 • 12 min read The Asian giant hornet I’m holding in…

The Food Safety Information Council has warned people in Australia not to pick wild mushrooms because of the risk of poisoning. The group said deathcap (Amanita phalloides) mushrooms are difficult to distinguish from some other wild varieties and advised people to only eat mushrooms bought from a supermarket, greengrocer or other reputable source. People from…

Almost all respondents to a survey think that businesses should be required by law to display their food hygiene ratings, according to a recent report. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), run by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and local authorities, provides information on standards of hygiene in businesses during an inspection. Outlets are given…

Ah, the humble deer. They’re known for a certain heart-wrenching Disney film, for their sometimes wildly long antlers, and now, they’re making a name for themselves in the pandemic. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have detected omicron in the deer of Staten Island. Though researchers have previously detected COVID-19 in wild midwest and northeast white-tailed deer–as…

It might not be Black Friday or the holiday shopping season, but incredible fitness deals can be found all year long on everything from big-ticket equipment to portable props. These sales are a great reminder that, even as splurge-worthy smart home gyms proliferate, you don’t necessarily have to spend a ton of money to get…

The N.W.T. premier says the territory is “honoured” to host Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in their upcoming visit. Meanwhile, Edward Sangris, chief of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in Dettah, says he learned of the visit on TV.Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive to attend the Christmas…

As interest heats up in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire in remote northern Ontario, two First Nations say they’re ready to submit the final terms of reference for an environmental assessment (EA) on the last of three roads that would connect the area to provincial highway networks.Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum said creating year-round…

The music festival says the Montreal-based band are a fitting addition to their 15th anniversary lineup, noting the “hometown heroes” put on a memorable Osheaga set in 2010.Arcade Fire performs at the Juno Awards in Vancouver on March 25, 2018. The Montreal-based band will replace Foo Fighters as a headliner at Osheaga this summer. (Darryl…