They definitely pay tribute to Stompin’ Tom – and they are definitely not a tribute act. “That’s a word that I’m a little wary of,” Duncan Fremlin, leader of Whiskey Jack, said in a phone interview from Toronto ahead of the band’s show at the Brockville Arts Centre next week. The show, Stories and Songs […]
Month: September 2024
They’re not alone’: Forest of Hope aims to help those impacted by suicide
A group of volunteers marked World Suicide Prevention Day by planting trees to create a forest in Winnipeg.
October Broker Bash – Vancouver
October Broker Bash Join us on Thursday, October 17th at Moose’s Down Under as we celebrate Broker Bash, the networking event for the insurance industry. All industry professionals are welcome. When Thursday, October 17th 4:30 PM Where Moose’s Down Under 830 W Pender St.…The post October Broker Bash – Vancouver appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Police probe Monday night shooting in west end
“At this time, no victim(s) have been identified nor have attended Ottawa-area hospitals,” police said Tuesday
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.
Several federal buildings aren’t ready to welcome back public servants
At least nine federal departments and agencies haven’t been able to comply with new return-to-office rules for government employees.
Hub acquires specialty brokerage in Quebec
International brokerage Hub has acquired Quebec-based Felton et Associes Assurances Inc., its fifth Canadian deal of the year. Hub says the acquisition will support its specialty practices by “complementing and strengthening its existing capabilities.” Located in Brossard, Que., Felton et…The post Hub acquires specialty brokerage in Quebec appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Use of public funds for TIFF screening of Russian soldiers doc ‘not right’: Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the use of public funds to support the screening of a documentary about Russian soldiers at the Toronto International Film Festival is ‘not right.’
City’s forecasted budget deficit nearly cut in half: report
Winnipeg’s financial picture looks a bit rosier in a new budgetary forecast.
4 people defrauded of thousands of dollars in Guelph taxi fare scam: police
Police in Guelph are investigating after four people were defrauded of thousands of dollars in a fake taxi scam involving a child.
