Reality check What a completely ridiculous letter from Paul McKay suggesting that Alberta could be rich and export-based like Switzerland just by separating from Canada. Maybe Paul should spend some time reading up on some basic economics so that he understands that there is more to the Swiss economy than being land-locked. And it’s not […]
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Between 20 and 25 deceased canines have washed up on Washington state beach
On March 26, the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to Guemes Island after someone reported six deceased dogs had washed ashore.
Port Alberni harbour residents say noise pollution is affecting their way of life
They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel and currently, the coast guard ship, in refit, is plugged in.
Vancouver Park Board asks for ‘historic’ $1.35 billion investment from city
The Office of the Auditor General audit of Recreation Facility Asset Management recognized that 72 per cent of recreation facilities are in poor or very poor condition.
LKDSB looks to next phase with Indigenous language apps
The Lambton Kent District school board is continuing its commitment to Indigenous language revitalization and reconciliation.
Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz – CBC
Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz CBCLive updates: Iran war ceasefire for 45 days ‘being discussed,’ official says, ahead of Trump’s Hormuz deadline NBC NewsPakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran Al JazeeraU.S., Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline CNBCIran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire Axios
Police address ‘misinformation’ over video on officers, elderly person’s care
Ontario Provincial Police in Oxford County are quashing speculation about police involvement in medical assistance in dying, saying they are aware of a video online showing officers enforcing a court order over a family dispute about the care of an elderly person. In a news release Sunday evening, the OPP said they’re aware of the […]
Spring sips tasting event in South East Kelowna to kickoff season
The arrival of warm, spring weather is a reason to celebrate for farmers in the Okanagan.Sip South East Kelowna is ready to awaken people’s taste buds with its kickoff to the season tasting event on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.Spring into South East Kelowna is a self-guided…
Britain’s oldest human remains identified as young girl – Earth.com
Britain’s oldest human remains identified as young girl Earth.com
A happy Easter for thousands as Ottawa Mission sets holiday meal record
The Ottawa Mission totalled 18,302 meals served over Easter day and the week before