Quebec saw a 3 per cent drop in the number of births between 2022 and 2023, according to data released Wednesday by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).
Month: May 2024
‘Exceptional’: Diplomat and RCMP praised sanctioned Haitian, emails suggest
A Canadian diplomat and an RCMP officer heaped praise and gratitude on a sanctioned Haitian businessman that Global Affairs accuses of gangland connections, after he allowed a helicopter airlift of Canadian citizens and police at his luxury golf course last month, emails provided by his lawyers suggest.
Youth in Guelph can apply for microgrants for climate change initiatives
The funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.
‘Who Owns Outer Space?’ wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian
A book about the legal implications of developing outer space has won the $60,000 Donner Prize.
Building boost? Province boasts Bill 20 changes; Calgary mayor says it won’t do much
As Calgary continues to battle a housing crisis, the province is rolling out changes it says will help.
Toronto FC beats semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in Canadian Championship
Matty Longstaff broke a deadlock in the 50th minute and Toronto FC went on to defeat semi-pro side CS Saint-Laurent 3-0 in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Trucker’s body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police are facing tough questions about their search for a missing Newfoundland trucker whose rig was found two weeks ago in Ontario, then sent back to Newfoundland, where his body was found Monday in the trailer.
‘Only representative of the folks that show up’: Few Albertans aware of public consultation
One hundred and sixteen of the Alberta government’s 192 ongoing consultations seek public input on topics ranging from how the province should spend money to where trails should be built in parks.
‘Sophisticated’ cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, premier says
There has been a “sophisticated” cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.
JYSK to reopen in Kelowna on May 18
JYSK has announced it will re-open in Kelowna at its new location at Orchard Plaza on May 18.The previous Kelowna location of the home decor store closed down last year, to make room for a new massive development in the Dilworth Shopping Centre area, which will include 490 rental units and about…
