3 h. ago Destroyed Ontario ghost town was almost a historic catastrophe

Once a quaint French Ontarian farming village nestled along the South Nation River, Lemieux, Ontario, is now nothing more than a distant memory.Formerly located just an hour's drive east of Ottawa, the town's origins can be traced back to the mid-1850s, when it began as a service centre for the local lumber industry before transitioning into a farming hamlet.Though the community appeared stable on the surface, it was built on sensitive marine silts and clays, known as Leda clay, which were laid down during the Champlain Sea roughly 10,000 years ago.The 1993 Lemeiux landslide. Photo: South Nation Conservation Authority.On May 4, 1971, a landslide in Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, which was caused by the same type of soil, resulted in the deaths of 31 people and the destruction of 40 homes.In the aftermath, the Geological Survey of Canada began soil testing in similar regions, including areas along the South Nation River. Tests confirmed that Lemieux, which at the time was compri...

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9 h. ago Bell: Carney in front, the man for comfy Canadians not wanting change

Pierre Poilievre puts his chips down on enough Canadians wanting change so Conservatives can win this election

Transport

13 h. ago Covent Garden Market vendors sound optimistic note as spring arrives

Like a robin in the yard and NHL playoffs on TV, the opening of the outdoor farmers market at downtown London's Covent Garden Market is a sure sign of spring.

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14 h. ago Le chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre esquive les questions des journalistes

Le chef conservateur n’a pas répondu s’il avait toujours l’intention de congédier le gouverneur de la Banque du Canada.

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14 h. ago Lack of fireworks, Singh’s constant interruptions highlight English leaders’ debate

Melanie Paradis thought the night belonged to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

Events

16 h. ago Élections fédérales: un candidat du Parti conservateur a enfreint la Loi sur la mise en quarantaine pendant la pandémie de COVID

Un candidat du Parti conservateur a dû payer une amende de plus de 3800$ pour avoir enfreint la Loi sur la mise en quarantaine en mars 2021.

Politics

16 h. ago Pierre Poilievre veut renverser l’interdiction des produits de plastique, comme les sacs et les pailles

Les conservateurs renverseraient le règlement qui interdit certains produits de plastique à usage unique comme les sacs d’épicerie et les ustensiles.

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16 h. ago Poilievre dénonce l’interdiction des plastiques du gouvernement libéral

Les conservateurs promettent d’abroger cette politique, qu’ils décrivent comme une « taxe libérale ».

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20 h. ago Canadian Corporate Aviation Summit: Join Industry Leaders for High

DUBLIN — The “3rd CCAS Canadian Corporate Aviation Summit” conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Unlocking Insights in Canadian Corporate Aviation! Embark on a journey of exploration as we delve into the latest developments in the business aviation sector of Canada. This international event promises a dynamic platform, featuring: Comprehensive Exploration: Uncover the forefront […]

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21 h. ago Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes

This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets. Cocoa prices have risen significantly in the past couple of years as crops in key cocoa-growing countries have been hit hard by a number […]

Economics

28 h. ago Debate watchers: Carney a 'classic' Progressive Conservative in Liberal clothing

Members of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce gathered to watch the leaders square off

Transport

28 h. ago Le candidat conservateur Aaron Gunn cible d’une manifestation

Ses propos sur les pensionnats pour Autochtones ont suscité de la colère à travers le pays.

Events

29 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre brings hope while Carney counters with fear

Election debate highlights stark differences between Conservative and Liberal leaders, and just how out of touch with reality the latter is

Transport

30 h. ago Study by conservation group finds elevated pathogen levels near B.C. fish farms

The Pacific Salmon Foundation says it found that water near active open-net farms contains four times more pathogens harmful to wild salmon than water near inactive farms.

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31 h. ago ‘We do get it’: Operator of Langley seniors’ apartment with broken elevator responds

Residents of Langley's The Fir seniors' residence have been without a working elevator since January. Management says a new part still won't be ready for more than a month.

Society

33 h. ago 'Different than Justin Trudeau': Political world reacts to 2025 Canadian leadership debate

Front runners Pierre Poilievre of the Conservatives and Mark Carney of the Liberals face off in the 2025 federal leadership debate tonight, with online political commentators having plenty to say. Here are some of the highlights, with comments added as the debate goes along: Pre-debate talk: Former CTV National News journalist Alan Fryer @alanfryermedia I […]

Politics

33 h. ago 'This debate is a TSN turning point': Political world reacts to 2025 Canadian leadership debate

Front runners Pierre Poilievre of the Conservatives and Mark Carney of the Liberals face off in the 2025 federal leadership debate tonight, with online political commentators having plenty to say. Here are some of the highlights, with comments added as the debate goes along: Pre-debate talk: Former CTV National News journalist Alan Fryer @alanfryermedia I […]

Politics

33 h. ago Voici les options quand on ne peut plus rembourser son prêt étudiant

C’est la question que nous a posée un lecteur qui n’a pas réussi à trouver d’emploi dans son domaine et dont les revenus sont moins élevés que prévu

Society

35 h. ago Mary Anne’s Place takes shape in the heart of Port Moody’s heritage conservation area

Mixed-use development named in honour of Dr. Mary Anne Cooper: 'She was a long-serving community leader and a passionate heritage conservation activist.'

Culture

35 h. ago As it happened: How Poilievre, Singh, Blanchet attacked Carney in federal leaders debate

The Conservatives, the NDP and the Bloc were battling to put their parties back on the national agenda

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