Heavy rainfall in Brantford and area over the weekend caused many roadways to flood as stormwater systems couldn’t drain the rain fast enough. The downpours were quite localized, as the nearest Environment Canada observation site to Brantford is at the Brantford Airport, where just 11 millimetres fell on Friday. 0.1 millimetres Saturday, and 3.9 millimetres […]
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‘It’s an inspiration for people’: How the Olympic and Paralympic games can breed more success at the local levels of sports
With all this Olympic success, and surely more to come in the Paralympics, how does this impact sporting programs at the local level, especially those that saw podium success for the first time?
Industry estimates the price tag for Ontario’s July flooding
July flash flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario caused more than $940 million in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports, citing initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). “The insurance industry has long warned that…The post Industry estimates the price tag for Ontario’s July flooding appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Stalled train causes ‘significant’ traffic disruptions in Langley
A stalled train caused “significant” traffic disruptions in Langley, B.C., Monday morning, according to the RCMP.
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks ‘maybe last opportunity’ for hostage deal – The Guardian
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks ‘maybe last opportunity’ for hostage deal The GuardianGallant tells Blinken Israel is committed to achieving its war goals in Gaza The Times of IsraelBlinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a ceasefire and calls on Hamas to do same The Globe and MailUS official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance The Associated PressBlinken Says Israel Accepts Cease-Fire and Hamas Must ‘Say Yes’ Bloomberg
News never stops: CTV Montreal sets up makeshift studio on Nun’s Island after damaging water main break
CTV Montreal was forced to set up a makeshift studio on Nun’s Island after a water main break caused water to flood into our building.
Inmate found dead in his cell at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre
A 41-year-old man has been found dead at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.
Winnipeg postal workers calling for safer working conditions
Postal workers staged an information picket on Monday morning in Winnipeg as they called for better and safer working conditions.
Join the Main St. Brewing FOH Family as Tap Room Manager
The Goods from Main St. Brewing Vancouver, BC | Main St. Brewing is on the hunt for a new Tap Room Manager to become the titular head of our Front Of House family! Main Street Brewing is dedicated to crafting exceptional beers and delivering unforgettable experiences. We are seeking a dynamic Tasting Room Manager to […]
Jones DesLauriers appoints new complex risk leader
Navacord brokerage Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. has appointed Imran Pira as managing partner, head of complex risk. The appointment coincides with the launch of Jone DesLauriers’ complex risk division, which Pira will lead, effective Aug. 19. Prior to…The post Jones DesLauriers appoints new complex risk leader appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.