The TTC will no longer run buses along Spadina Avenue during weekday afternoons after travel times on the route tripled following the suspension of streetcar service last month.
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What’s Happening on the Farm at Athiana Acres This July
The Goods from Athiana Acres Vancouver, BC | With sunny days ahead and summer in full swing, Athiana Acres is preparing for a busy season at its farm. Located in Richmond, Athiana Acres is known for its regenerative farming practices and community events. Throughout July, Athiana Acres will host a variety of events and workshops […]
Heat wave settling over B.C. with temperatures set to rise over the weekend
A heat wave is settling over parts of British Columbia with Environment Canada warning of very high temperatures stretching into next week.
Mounties seize cache of contraband cigarettes on Vancouver Island
Mounties seized 2,300 cartons of contraband cigarettes valued at more than $400,000 during a traffic stop on Vancouver Island last month.
‘Moderate risk’: Warnings issued as B.C. braces for incoming heat wave
Environment Canada says the heat poses a ‘moderate risk’ to public health before the forecast returns to more seasonal temperatures later next week.
Orphan B.C. orca calf unseen since May despite family sightings: researchers
A whale research group that was involved in efforts to rescue an orphaned orca calf from a Vancouver Island lagoon says she has not been seen since May 10, despite multiple recent sightings of her family members.
Teen takes parents’ car to grab food, rear-ends another vehicle on Highway 401: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police allege a 14-year-old took their parents’ car to get food before crashing into another vehicle and then fleeing on foot when it caught fire.
14-year-old boy charged in fatal North York shooting: police
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in North York last week.
Extended B.C. eviction timeline could mean buyer financing headaches, industry reps say
As the NDP government moves to protect tenants in B.C. from bad-faith evictions – some who work in the housing industry are pushing back.
Watch Out for Friday’s Job Report
Throughout the past week, stock markets dismissed the importance of the non-farm payroll report. When the markets open, the report may not matter much for stocks. Euphoric investors already decided to ignore the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates.Bond markets are also pricing in a 25 bps rate cut. The 6-month Treasury Bill yield fell by 15 bps to 5.30%, for example.Stock markets want a weak job report to confirm the labor market is showing signs of a slowdown. This increases the chance of the Fed loosening its monetary policy to stimulate growth. Still, strong job…