The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed centre Bobby McMann to a two-year contract extension.
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For Muslim women who are isolated, Ramadan can be lonely. An Ottawa group is working to fix that with ‘Sisterhood Iftar’
“Ramadan is the month of giving, it is a month where we come together and support each other support … ,” said Yasmine Youssef, the executive director of Nisa Foundation
NRPS Investigating Thorold Residential Break and Enters
Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) Street Crime Unit are investigating a series of residential break and enters in the City of Thorold. Read more…
Police seeking public assistance investigating northeast Calgary hit-and-run
Calgary police are seeking public assistance to advance their investigation into a hit-and-run that took place last month in northeast Calgary.
One big threat to your business clients’ supply chains
More, and longer-lasting global conflicts are wreaking havoc on your business clients’ supply chains, a new Marsh report finds. It’s required businesses to find better ways to mitigate or transfer specific risks before they develop into something of concern,…The post One big threat to your business clients’ supply chains appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
U of M developing drone airships to improve connectivity in the Arctic
The University of Manitoba has launched a new project to find unconventional and innovative ways to bring internet access to the Arctic.
Ex-broker suspended for misusing client’s credit card
A former B.C. broker has been suspended for three years after making unauthorized purchases on a client’s credit card, the Insurance Council of B.C. has ruled. The province’s broker regulator ordered the suspension in February 2024, after finding that Maninder…The post Ex-broker suspended for misusing client’s credit card appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Canada pledges help for Palestinian sex-crime victims, angering Israeli envoy
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has announced funding for Palestinian women who have survived sexual violence, drawing an immediate rebuke from a senior Israeli official.
Night once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows
BRITISH COLUMBIA — The darkness of night has traditionally signalled reprieve for wildland firefighters, but a new Canadian study shows that’s changing, and drought is the driving force. The availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire…The post Night once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Surrey allocating $138M for 72 Avenue expansion
Surrey city council has approved the 72 Avenue extension project which comes with a price tag of $138 million.