“This year we have to do with less staff, so that’s the biggest change. There are fewer of us doing the same huge job.”
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Former NFL player out on bail wanted in GTA after GPS monitor disconnected
A former NFL player out on bail while facing fraud charges in the Greater Toronto Area is wanted after he failed to attend court earlier this week and his GPS monitor was disconnected.
McKeown Avenue set to get $9.6 million renovation overhaul
A “significant “infrastructure project to four-lane a section of McKeown Avenue, from Cartier Street to Gormanville Road, is slated to begin early this summer. City council approved a $9.6 million contract to Ed Seguin and Sons Trucking and Paving Ltd to complete the project. The work will involve widening the road to accommodate four lanes […]
Sask. education minister says teachers’ vote results could lengthen school year
Saskatchewan’s education minister is being accused of trying to influence a teachers vote after saying he’s not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action.
Officials to give wildfire update Thursday
Provincial officials will provide a wildfire update Thursday morning.
Quebec teachers to train students on how to intervene during an opioid overdose
Some 2,300 high school teachers in four Canadian provinces are now able to train their students to intervene in the event of an opioid overdose. Just under 800 of these teachers are in Quebec.
Liberal MP apologizes for calling witnesses on language committee ‘full of s—‘
Franco-Ontarian MP Francis Drouin apologized on Thursday for referring to witnesses three days earlier as ‘extremists’ and ‘full of s—.’
IIO-Hamilton/Niagara Chapter – 19th Annual Beach Volleyball Dinner
Due to overwhelming response the team spots have been filled. Not a player but want to come support your team. Enjoy enjoy some sun and the lake breeze while you cheer on your favorite team and connect with industry colleagues…The post IIO-Hamilton/Niagara Chapter – 19th Annual Beach Volleyball Dinner appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Calgary accountant convicted of fraud and theft expected to be sentenced
A Calgary accountant who stole more than $500,000 from a Red Deer woman’s estate is expected to be sentenced on Thursday.
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Bank of England has elected to hold its benchmark interest rate at current levels and stressed that future decisions will be data dependent. In announcing its decision to keep its key Bank Rate at 5.25%, the British central bank said that an interest rate cut in June of this year is not guaranteed. The Bank of England also cautioned that inflation risks remain elevated, noting that services inflation came in at 6% in March, and that there are continued geopolitical risks as well.Two inflation reports are expected before the central bank’s next meeting on June 20 and both will be…
