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Liberals eyeing job training boost after warnings of under spending

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals want to widen the reach of the country’s job-training programs after senior officials heard warnings that Canada has been spending about half what comparable countries do on efforts to keep their workers employable. A presentation to the committee of deputy ministers, delivered in January 2018, warned that the country will […]

Winter storm disrupts US travel, sparks blizzard warnings in Midwest

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – A US storm system that by Thursday morning (Dec 27) had already caused flight disruptions and blizzard-like conditions was expected to dump up to 25cm of snow on some states and heavy rainfall on others, weather officials said. Parts of the US Midwest and Southeast were experiencing the first wave of heavy […]

Kitchener hospital provides sobering tips for New Year’s Eve celebrations

As we are getting close to ringing in the New Year, Kitchener’s Grand River Hospital (GRH) has provided some excellent tips to party with those who no longer partake in alcohol. “It can be difficult at times for people taking part in celebrations if they have recovered from an addiction. Others who choose not to […]

Quebec 2018 Year in Review: Wave of change sweeps the province

The year 2018 marked a wave of change across Quebec. It was a series of firsts, including a historic provincial election with the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) forming the next majority government. The debates have heated up since the party’s victory. Which story was most memorable to you? Coalition Avenir Quebec sweeps to power After a […]

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price out with lower body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will be without goaltender Carey Price for their upcoming three-game road trip. The Canadiens announced Thursday that Price will not travel with the team to Florida because of a lower-body injury. The Canadiens play the Panthers on Friday night in Sunrise, Fla., then face the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Montreal […]

Free Saskatoon Transit to get home safe on New Year’s Eve

A collaboration is back to help people celebrate the beginning of 2019 responsibly by taking advantage of free transit rides on New Year’s Eve in Saskatoon. Related ‘Love your kids like there’s no tomorrow’: couple’s message after losing all 3 in crash Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is once again sponsoring free Saskatoon Transit service the […]

Just Like Home: Jamaicans focusing on community in a Black Lives Matter climate

“Woah, have mercy. The jerk chicken,” says Pat Dillon as she raises her hands in praise. She’s sitting at a table, laughing and joking, with Chef Lloyd Williams at the Caribbean Food Factory restaurant (101-5311 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O). “In the 30 years I’ve known you, I’ve never seen this jacket,” she says gesturing to […]

Calgary International Airport prepares for the busiest day of the holiday season

The Calgary International Airport (YYC) is getting ready for the busiest travel day of the holiday season. Dec. 27 is traditionally a hectic day at the airport, with over 50,000 people expected to flow through the facility, YYC spokesperson Reid Fiest said Thursday. “This busy holiday season will only add to the strong passenger number […]

Freezing rain warning in effect for Greater Montreal

About one to three millimetres of freezing rain is expected to hit the Greater Montreal area on Thursday evening. Environment Canada issued the warning due to an imminent low-pressure system. The system will start as snow before changing to freezing rain early Friday morning, as it moves over western and central Quebec. The freezing rain should […]