Fifteen families in Transcona received keys to their brand-new homes Wednesday, becoming the first residents to move into a new Habitat for Humanity Manitoba development.
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Further public engagement planned for proposed community hub
With the matter returning to council next month, residents are encouraged to provide feedback for the proposed community hub in a portion of the Downtown Chatham Centre.
Boeing Lays Off Thousands Of Workers As Strike Drags On
Commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. (BA) has furloughed tens of thousands of employees as a strike by 30,000 machinists drags on and halts the company’s production.Work on Boeing’s 737 MAX, and other aircraft, has been stopped, leading the company to layoff thousands of workers that it says aren’t currently needed. In a staff memo that’s been made public, Boeing chief executive officer (CEO) Kelly Ortberg said: “We are planning for selected employees to take one week of furlough every four weeks on a rolling basis for the duration of the strike.”Boeing has 150,000 employees…
Traffic services investigating after woman struck by GO train at Long Branch Station
Officers with the Toronto police’s traffic services unit are investigating after a 46-year-old woman was struck by a GO train at Long Branch Station on Tuesday.
Stolen Winston Churchill ‘Roaring Lion’ portrait returned after ceremony in Italy
A special ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome marked the successful recovery of an iconic portrait of Winston Churchill after a two-year search by Ottawa police.
Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction in Alberta
Danielle Smith did not offer details about how much private school construction costs might be incentivized, but said she wants to see what independent schools might pitch.
Here are the restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region
The Michelin Guide has released its 2024 restaurant selection for the Toronto region, with four new establishments getting a Micheline star. Here are the places included in the guide.
22 bus shelters in Brampton damaged: police
Twenty-two bus shelters throughout Brampton have been damaged, police say.
New legislation aims to transfer development, planning authority to Jasper
New federal legislation aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper full authority over local land planning and development instead of Parks Canada.
$1 phone bill surcharge for 911 upgrades delayed in Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg is moving toward a new and improved 911 system, but a plan to pay for it has hit a snag.
