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Its existence might have been short-lived, but what the Indigenous longshoremen union Bows and Arrows lacked in longevity it made up for in impact.

Quebec’s new tuition hikes for out-of-province and international students are impacting university sports teams, particularly at Concordia University.

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New rules that ban the use of cellphones in class are taking effect at schools across Ontario this week, but critics say they’re unsure how the regulations will be enforced or how effective they will be.

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual Labour Day Parade in downtown Toronto Monday. A number of major road closures are in effect around the downtown core, starting at 7 a.m., in order to accommodate the parade.

Peel Regional Police are investigating after three people were shot and another stabbed in Mississauga overnight.

The Thompson-Okanagan is forecast to see a week of sunny skies and warm temperatures following a flash of possible thunderstorms early in the week.Environment Canada meteorologist Philippe-Alain Bergeron said a risk of thunderstorms is expected Monday afternoon before being replaced by sunny ski…

Kids head back to school Tuesday, and drivers are being urged to slow down and pay attention.“We want everyone just to take their time, slow down and follow the speed limits in school zones,” says Central Okanagan Schools superintendent and CEO Kevin Kaardal.Families should revie…

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission has combined its two major reports to make it easier for stakeholders to get a better feel for the region’s trends.COEDC used to release its economic indicators report four times a year and its job market information twice a year.Now, both inf…

A 10-year-old girl is in hospital after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Brampton.