VANCOUVER – A fresh blast of snow has shut many schools in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island as frigid weather brings temperatures as low as -39 Celsius to other parts of British Columbia. Among those hit by the closures are…The post More snow closes many schools and campuses amid B.C. freeze appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Month: February 2025
Principal helps spark reading interest through innovative program
How do you get every student on the same page? By having them read the same book, of course. Tracy Wagner, the principal at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), has spearheaded the ‘One School, One Book’ program, where all students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will have four weeks to read an assigned book. Wagner […]
Halifax ER attack: Why one advocate says the unhoused crisis may have played a role
As court proceedings continue for the man charged with attacking three Halifax Infirmary staff members, housing advocates say the case speaks to a broader issue in the community.
B.C. drunk driver hit multiple cars before someone stopped her from driving – Vancouver Is Awesome
B.C. drunk driver hit multiple cars before someone stopped her from driving Vancouver Is Awesome
What’s new with property restoration networks?
Property restoration company JFA Contracting Solutions has joined national full-service restoration provider GUS’s network of professionals, GUS announced Jan. 28. The move further strengthens the group’s ongoing growth in Ontario, GUS says in a press release. Launching in Quebec City…The post What’s new with property restoration networks? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Changing immigration policies are compounding N.L. early childhood education crisis
Hiring immigrant workers alone won’t solve the workforce crisis, says MUN researcher. Retaining ECEs is critical.
$20,000 donation marks 10-year partnership between Entegrus, Habitat for Humanity
Entegrus marked its 10-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity with a $20,000 donation as it returns as the charitable organization’s signature sponsor.
Sedgwick promotes Kumar Siva to Chief Operating Officer in Canada
TORONTO, ON, FEBRUARY 4, 2025/insPRESS/ – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions has appointed Kumar Siva to the role of Chief Operating Officer in Canada. Since 2023, Siva held the role of Senior Vice…The post Sedgwick promotes Kumar Siva to Chief Operating Officer in Canada appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Male Arrested in Relation to Robbery in Niagara Falls
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at approximately 1:40am, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Victoria Avenue and Ryerson Crescent, in the City of Niagara Falls for a robbery. Read more…
Celebrate Amore This Valentine’s Day at CinCin!
The Goods from CinCin Risorante + Bar Vancouver, BC | This Valentine’s Day at CinCin Ristorante + Bar, guests are invited to indulge in a romantic culinary journey with Executive Chef Andrew Richardson’s exquisite four-course prix fixe menu. A celebration of cherished favourites and elevated Italian cuisine, it’s a night of flavours you’ll savour. CinCin’s […]