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Brown, Poilievre trade shots over niqab ban as Conservative leadership race heats up

Sue JonesMarch 15, 20220100 views

Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown launched an attack Monday on his opponent Pierre Poilievre, accusing the Conservative MP of supporting “discriminatory policies” that target immigrants.Brampton, Ont. Mayor Patrick Brown, left, a Conservative leadership contender, attacked his opponent Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, right, over his past support for a “niqab ban” at citizenship ceremonies. (Canadian Press)Conservative…

Help Ukraine today – save Europe’s future!

Lily WhiteMarch 15, 20220114 views

On February 24, Russian troops invaded the territory of independent and free Ukraine and began bombing its cities. The attack took place…

Unifor head Jerry Dias retires, citing health issues

Sue JonesMarch 14, 20220138 views

Jerry Dias, the longtime head of Unifor, is retiring from his position effective immediately, citing health issues.Jerry Dias speaks during a press conference in Toronto on Oct. 15, 2020. Dias, who has led Canada’s largest private sector union since its formation in 2013, is retiring, effective immediately. (Tijana Martin/The Canadian Press)Jerry Dias, the influential labour…

5 students from India identified as victims of fatal Highway 401 crash

Sue JonesMarch 14, 20220111 views

Police have identified the five people killed in a crash on Highway 401 Saturday morning in Quinte West, west of Belleville, Ont.Investigators and collision reconstructionists were dispatched to the scene of this March 12, 2022 crash between a van and a tractor-trailer on Highway 401 in Quinte West near Belleville, Ont. On Sunday police identified…

Missing fisherman found off Nova Scotia coast, condition unknown

Sue JonesMarch 14, 20220111 views

A fisherman who went missing in the waters off Canso, N.S., has been found.A Canadian Forces Cormorant helicopter was part of the search effort for the missing fisherman. (Steve Lawrence/CBC)A fisherman who went missing in the waters off Canso, N.S., has been found. The crew member had fallen off a life raft Sunday morning as a crew…

Long-lost ID bracelet of Scottish air force pilot found buried in Manitoba beach

Sue JonesMarch 14, 20220137 views

As the late fall winds blew cold across Lake Winnipeg and the deserted shoreline, Randy Gerylo did one more sweep with his metal detector — a decision that plunged him into military history and led to a widow in the U.K.RAF pilot Granville Graham is pictured during his training time in Gimli, Man. These photos were sent to Randy…

Peter MacKay rules out run for Conservative leadership

Sue JonesMarch 13, 20220100 views

Peter MacKay said he will not seek the leadership of the Conservative party when one is chosen this September. MacKay announced the news in a video message posted to social media on Saturday, saying he came to the decision after consulting with friends, colleagues and family.Peter MacKay speaks during a debate in Toronto in June…

5 dead in overnight collision near Belleville, Ont., police say

Sue JonesMarch 13, 20220103 views

An overnight collision between a tractor-trailer and a passenger van near Belleville, Ont., resulted in five people being killed, according to police.OPP investigators and collision reconstructionists were dispatched to the scene of this crash between a van and a tractor-trailer on Highway 401 near Belleville, Ont., Saturday. Police say five people died in the overnight…

Much of Canada moving their clocks forward for daylight time on Sunday

Sue JonesMarch 13, 20220104 views

Much of Canada moves their clocks forward for daylight time on Sunday | CBC News LoadedTorontoMost Canadians will move their clocks forward by an hour before going to bed Saturday night for daylight time.Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to stick with daylight timeThe Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 12, 2022 9:33 AM ET | Last…

Smart collars help Elk Island National Park staff learn where and why the buffalo roam

Sue JonesMarch 13, 2022079 views

Intel is shared with visitors to increase their odds of viewing a herd.Five-year-old female bison nicknamed Fiesty sports a camera collar supplied by the Friends of Elk Island Society (FEIS). (Jonathan DeMoor/Parks Canada)Elk Island National Park staff are equipping bison with smart collars to find out where and why the buffalo roam. The national park, 35 minutes east…