An Ontario man says he’s still considering selling his house, despite this week’s interest rate cut, with his mortgage payments set to leap over $2,000 next month.
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Retiring head of Barrie food bank reflects on challenges of pandemic, jump in demand
After seeing the agency through a global pandemic and an unprecedented jump in demand, the head of Barrie’s Food Bank is retiring.
Motor vehicle collision shuts down Miller Ave and 71st St. E. in Saskatoon
Motorists in Saskatoon are advised to avoid the area of Miller Avenue and 71st Street East following a motor vehicle collision Friday afternoon.
‘We’re really crowded’: Duncan-based food bank needs to expand due to rising demand
The Cowichan Valley Basket Society is the only food bank in the City of Duncan, and it is under immense pressure.
Camp in White City, Sask. targets inclusivity, female representation in firefighting
A camp for young women not only provides first-hand experiences in firefighting but also provides inclusivity and increases female representation.
Edmonton Riverhawks hoping to attract fans with jam-packed calendar of theme nights
Hockey may be centre stage for Edmonton sports fans right now, but baseball season is officially here.
Summer companies, starter companies, ready to launch
Entrepreneurs, adolescent and adult, don’t stand alone when Leeds Grenville Summer Company and Starter Company Plus programs have their back. “These programs exist to generate interest and provide support for entrepreneurs in the region,” said Jeanette Johnston, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s small business development officer. Thursday evening’s gathering was at the United […]
Quebec’s parliamentary session ends with quest to reclaim powers from Ottawa
Quebec’s national assembly winter session is coming to a close. Amid all the controversy of the past few months, Premier François Legault says there are things to celebrate.
Beware of unpaid parking ticket text scam: City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver is warning locals to be wary of text messages claiming a parking ticket has been unpaid.
F1 fans told to leave Gilles-Villeneuve track area due to Montreal storm
The 25,0000-odd F1 fans who had trekked to Ile Notre Dame in Montreal for Friday’s practice sessions were told to leave the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit after a major rain storm hit the island.
