A tractor-trailer carrying beer kegs rolled over on Brockville’s eastbound Highway 401 off-ramp Friday morning, injuring the driver and closing off access to the highway as workers cleared the mess. Police say the driver faces charges. Provincial police say they were notified of the incident at 8:15 a.m., although it happened earlier. The truck bearing […]
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Travel not recommended on several Sask. highways Friday morning
As a ‘Colorado hybrid’ system continues to bring snow and gusty winds to parts of Saskatchewan, highway conditions have continued to deteriorate over the past 48 hours.
Off-duty Mountie cleared of wrongdoing after cyclist seriously injured in Langford, B.C.
British Columbia’s police watchdog has cleared an off-duty Mountie of wrongdoing after a cyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with an unmarked police vehicle last month.
American Water Positive on VETS 5 Star Designation
American Water (NYSE: AWK) saw its shares jump Friday, as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company announced today it has earned the 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation provided by the VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes American Water’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.“It is an honor for American Water to be acknowledged by VETS Indexes for our continued dedication to our veteran workforce,” said Melanie Kennedy, American Water Executive Vice President and…
What the jury didn’t hear at the trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto officer
Here are some other things jurors didn’t hear about the case.
Thousands of litres of raw sewage leak into Red River Floodway
A new report shows that 20,000 litres of raw sewage leaked into the Red River Floodway this week.
ContextLogic Flat on Completing Sale to Qoo
ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) (NASDAQ: WISH) announced its stockholders have approved the Asset Sale transaction with Qoo10 Pte. Ltd. at yesterday’s Special Meeting of Stockholders. The transaction is expected to close later today. Rishi Bajaj, who will become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at the closing of the Asset Sale, stated: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank our stockholders for their support of the Asset Sale. Having achieved this important milestone, we look forward to closing the transaction later today and using the proceeds and our…
Facebook Marketplace seller must refund buyer over false advertising, B.C. tribunal decides
A Facebook Marketplace seller is being ordered by B.C.’s small claims tribunal to repay hundreds of dollars after selling a product under false advertising.
New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves
The health and environmental benefits of protecting a region from light pollution are already well established, and one only has to look at the stream of visitors to the Jasper Dark Sky Festival or the Alberta’s newest dark sky preserve in Lakeland Provincial Park to get a sense of how “astrotourism” can boost rural economies.
-Winnipeg Jets release Round 1 playoff schedule
The Winnipeg Jets have released its first round playoff schedule.