The United Way Leeds and Grenville is aiming to raise $980,000 this year, while also helping fight food insecurity. The United Way revealed its fall 2024 fundraising goal while holding the fourth annual 3M Harvest Lunch launch, at Loaves and Fishes on Thursday morning. “Because of 3M Canada, over the month of September, we will […]
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‘I jumped out of my sleep’: Several bullets fired into Toronto apartment building
Toronto police are investigating after several shots were fired into the front of an apartment building, shattering the glass doors, and injuring an 18-year-old man.
Quebec again calls for the resignation of federal representative to combat Islamophobia
Quebec is calling for the departure of Canada’s special representative responsible for combating Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby.
FIRST Canada Named InsurTech Finalist in 2024 IBAO Awards of Excellence
TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024/insPRESS/ – FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), the leader in payment solutions for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce that it has been named a Finalist for the 2024 IBAO Awards of Excellence…The post FIRST Canada Named InsurTech Finalist in 2024 IBAO Awards of Excellence appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Rescue operation frees humpback whale off northern B.C.
A humpback whale was so entangled in fishing gear, ropes and buoys that it took four days for a Fisheries Department crew to unravel the mess, Paul Cottrell said.
Latest rain event brought 30 to 70 mm of rain across the region
Steady rain on Thursday impacted much of central and southern Alberta, and that same system has prompted rainfall warnings Friday morning along the Trans-Canada highway east of Calgary.
3 Edmonton restaurants ranked among best new dining spots in country – CTV News Edmonton
3 Edmonton restaurants ranked among best new dining spots in country CTV News EdmontonNo Ottawa eatery made enRoute’s Best New Restaurants list. But one in Gatineau did. Ottawa CitizenStarlight named one of 30 best new restaurants of 2024 StratfordTodayVictoria restaurant among 30 nominees for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2024 CHEK NewsAir Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2024 Longlist is Unveiled, Showcasing the Best of New Culinary Talent across Canada Canada NewsWire
IIO- Hamilton/Niagara Chapter- Feed the Minds of Youth Luncheon
As part of “Take Our Kids to Work Day” program of the Student Commission of Canada, the insurance industry promotes the opportunity for Grade 9 students to accompany their parent or guardian to the workplace to learn more about jobs…The post IIO- Hamilton/Niagara Chapter- Feed the Minds of Youth Luncheon appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Coaldale man charged with attempted murder after Lethbridge break-and-enter
Lethbridge police say a 28-year-old man is facing charges of attempted murder following a frightening attack on a woman inside her home this week.
Quebec wants to focus on screening and access to cancer treatments
Facilitating access to cancer screening and providing equitable access to treatments are two of the major objectives at the heart of the Quebec government’s new cancer action plan, which was unveiled Friday.