5 d. ago Quebec Chinese community members want answers after ’police station’ probe ends

MONTREAL — Chinese Montrealers say they have been left with many questions after the RCMP closed an investigation into two community centres suspected of acting as clandestine police stations for the Chinese Communist Party. The executive director of the two Montreal-area non-profits says she’s “very happy” the investigation has come to a close. But Xixi […]

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7 d. ago Eyeing deep freezes, city hall adds community centre as winter warming site

London city hall plans to offer one of its community centres as a warming site in extreme cold, after it was caught flat-footed last winter.

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7 d. ago Swarms of red and black bugs are taking over Ontario homes right now

It's unfortunately that time of year again when masses of red and black bugs begin swarming homes in southern Ontario in an effort to escape the cold. Boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata), are native to North America and get their name from the boxelder tree, whose seeds are a food source for the nuisance pests. During the fall, the red and black bugs often gather in huge clusters as they leave the trees where they live and feed on during warmer months to find warmer hiding spots in preparation for winter. As these insects seek out warmth, you'll notice that the bugs gather in the sunshine on the south side of buildings, trees, and rocks. However, when that heat is no longer sufficient, they'll eventually find ways to enter your home through cracks in the foundation and siding, gaps along windows, and virtually any other small opening. Photo: angelaprice/iNaturalist. The boxelder bug can be identified by its almond-shaped body, which is bl...

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2 w. ago Another huge block party is hitting Toronto streets next weekend

The close of summer doesn't mean Toronto's outdoor parties are coming to a grinding halt just yet, and the West of Spadina Block Party is a big event new for this fall that you'll want to get out and enjoy before the deep freeze arrives later this year.Happening in the city for the first time, the West of Spadina Block Party promises a specialty that's "built with the neighbourhood, for the neighbourhood." CRUEL is collaborating with a select group of businesses for the event to bring a variety-packed experience to the party-goers. Rhythm, Waterworks Food Hall, Civil Works Cocktail Bar, Downtown Colibri Tattoo & Piercing, Island Oysters Restaurant & Bar, Scooped By Demetres, Pizzeria Popolo, Spirit of York, Casa Del Rey, and Sapporo Canada are all on the roster of vendors coming together to make this block party possible.The party is taking place on Sept. 26, with doors opening at 4 p.m. Admission is...

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2 w. ago Toronto museum is about to reveal massive $15.5 million renovation

A Toronto museum is set to unveil its massive, $15.5 million transformation this fall, following an extensive, two-stage construction process. The Gardiner Museum, located at 111 Queens Park, was founded in 1984 by George and Helen Gardiner and houses a collection of over 5,000 objects and ceramics. Over the past year, the museum has been embarking on its largest capital project in over 20 years with a multi-million dollar renovation of its ground floor. The 9,000-square-foot ground floor, designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects and Andrew Jones Design, in collaboration with architect Chris Cornelius of studio:indigenous, features an Indigenous gallery, Makerspace, a Community Learning Centre, and the museum's first-ever gallery of Indigenous ceramics. Photo: Salina Kassam.From July to October 2024, the museum was closed to the public, after which it reopened, with the exception of its ground floor, where renovations continued. A gene...

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3 w. ago Central Saskatchewan community reviews wildfire strategy after devastating summer

After a summer filled with fires burning across Saskatchewan, many communities were left wondering if better measures could be taken.

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3 w. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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3 w. ago Teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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