Ontario is planning to open its newest provincial park to the public free of charge on Canada Day as work continues on forming a permanent vision for the site.
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Canada’s defence investment in the Arctic puts it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
Canada looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline soon, Defence Minister Bill Blair said Friday, notably by boosting investment in the Arctic near its shared border with Russia as the region warms quickly due to climate change.
Ottawa Redblacks kick off anniversary season with high hopes against Blue Bombers
The Ottawa Redblacks hope to have much to celebrate during their 10th anniversary season, starting with a win Thursday night against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
South Africa’s Parliament is choosing a president in a vote with unprecedented uncertainty
For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers will elect a president with the outcome not a mere formality as unprecedented coalition talks between parties continued until right before a new Parliament convened on Friday.
Are Emergency Response Team calls on the rise in the Southern Interior?
Schools locked down, neighbours told to shelter in place, police with weapons drawn.It’s an increasingly familiar sight in Southern Interior communities. So what’s behind the seeming rise in calls that either prompt a large police response or the deployment of the Emergency Response Team?The…
David Lindsay claims judge was ‘ordered to convict at all costs’ in his assault case
The Crown prosecutor in David Lindsay’s assault case said it’s “like Christmas Day” when an accused makes allegations against a judge while the case is still ongoing. And the comments made by Lindsay back in March could lead to him serving an additional four months in jail.The second…
Quebec man arrested for filming sexual encounters with over 30 women
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by the suspect to come forward, but sex work advocates say going to police only further increases risk.
August Broker Bash – Vancouver
August Broker Bash Join us on Thursday, August 22nd at Moose’s Down Under as we celebrate Broker Bash, the networking event for the insurance industry. All industry professionals are welcome. When Thursday, August 22nd 4:30 PM Where Moose’s Down Under 830 W Pender St.…The post August Broker Bash – Vancouver appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Quebec town’s bylaw requires kids to collect signatures to play in the street
School is almost out, summer heat is setting in and the children of a small Quebec town southwest of Montreal will soon be able to spend their days shooting hoops in the street — if they have filed the necessary paperwork.
Teen driver clocked at 214 km/h on Mississauga highway, police say
A teenager with a G1 licence has been charged with multiple driving offences after they were clocked travelling at more than double the speed limit on a highway in the Mississauga area early Thursday morning.