26 h. ago Calgary oilpatch pioneer and philanthropist Don Seaman dies at 99

Seaman is remembered as a sharp businessman, a humble contributor to his community and 'the centrepiece' of his family

Events

27 h. ago CN Tower workers ratify new contract with employer, ending two

The union representing hospitality workers at Toronto’s CN Tower says members have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the employer, ending a two-week lockout. Unifor Local 4271 members voted in favour of the new agreement with Canada Lands Company, the federal Crown corporation that owns and operates the iconic tourist attraction. The union represents […]

Society

67 h. ago People in Ontario getting sick of tipping 'just because someone did their job'

Though people in Ontario will always have differing opinions on how much you should tip, the landscape has changed drastically since the lower pay for hospitality workers was nixed in favour of one standard minimum wage across industries provincewide in 2022, effectively removing the reason for tipping in the first place.As the rising cost of living continues to squeeze wallets across the country, the topic of tipping has become more controversial, with many criticizing skyrocketing tipping prompts across not just bars and restaurants, but cafes, fast food chains, some stores and even online retailers.(This writer has even been prompted to tip for a car battery replacement from CAA, with a 20 per cent tipping suggestion on an over $400 service that took the contractor about 15 minutes to complete.)There is a fair proportion of people who seem to want the practice — which is unique to the U.S. and Canada, and rare pretty much everywhere else in the...

Other

2 d. ago Police host town hall in Quadeville, Ont., after attack on eight

Nearly 100 people filled a community centre in Quadeville, Ont., Saturday to question police about a disturbing attack on a young girl that investigators believed was caused by an animal — until they arrested a teenager in the case. Residents of the rural community wanted to know why Ontario Provincial Police had sent out an […]

Events

2 d. ago ‘TRAUMATIC TIME’: OPP face questions in Quadeville after attack on girl

QUADEVILLE — Residents of a tiny rural community in eastern Ontario pressed police on Saturday for answers about a disturbing attack on a young girl that investigators believed was caused by an animal — until they arrested a teenager in the case. Nearly 100 people filled a small community centre in Quadeville, about 170 kilometres […]

Events

5 d. ago Ontario city tightens security at community centre over ‘unsettling’ teen violence

A Hamilton recreation centre has resumed full programming after teen viol­ence, van­dal­ism and har­ass­ment promp­ted the city to tem­por­ar­ily close the facility.

Events

1 week ago Ontario expanding publicly funded hip, knee surgeries at private clinics

Ontario is expanding the delivery of publicly paid orthopedic surgeries through private clinics in an effort to reduce wait lists. Ontario is investing $125 million to add upwards of 20,000 orthopedic surgeries at community surgical centres over the next two years. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the expansion will reduce wait times for hip and […]

Science

2 w. ago 2 taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels found at Calgary casino

Two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected at a northeast Calgary casino. Emergency crews responded to Pure Calgary Casino in the 1400 block of Meridian Road N.E. shortly after 3 p.m. for reports of possible carbon monoxide exposure. The Calgary Fire Department said it initially […]

Science

2 w. ago CN Tower’s hospitality workers locked out but observation deck, walk, shop remain open

Just in time for Canada Day, the management of one of the country’s top tourist destinations – the CN Tower – had locked out more than 250 workers represented by Unifor, effective Monday, reports the union. “Canada Lands Company (the crown corporation that runs CN Tower) choosing to lock out workers at the very start […]

Society

2 w. ago New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places or worship, schools and community centres. The measures, promised during the recent federal election campaign, would also create a criminal offence of wilfully intimidating or threatening people attending events at these […]

Society

2 w. ago Ontario awards licences for publicly funded, privately operated diagnostic centres

As part of the creation of 57 new privately run facilities — referred to as community surgical and diagnostic centres — Ontario will chip in $155 million over two years.

Other

2 w. ago Ottawa Senators will have a new look on their helmets in 2025

The Ottawa Senators have a new road helmet sponsor. The Senators announced on Friday that they’ve reached an agreement to wear the Fullscript logo for away games and the company’s logo will also be featured on the ice at the Canadian Tire Centre. “We have admired the way Fullscript has embraced the community spirit in […]

Other

2 w. ago Toronto's Kensington Market losing yet another longtime independent business

A beloved Toronto fishmonger that's been a neighbourhood cornerstone for over a decade is closing down at the end of the month.Kensington Market is among the most community-centric neighbourhoods in Toronto; a tall order, considering the city's growing population and residents' increasing tendency to stick within their own circles.It's this exact community-first attitude in Kensington that's allowed the neighbourhood to foster a number of legendary local spots, from Courage My Love to Augusta Fruit Market and many in between.Local fishmonger business, Hooked Inc., is one such stalwart.The business was born in 2011, when founders Kristin and Dan Donovan opened Hooked's original location in Leslieville, selling some of the highest-quality, sustainably caught, local seafood in the city, and their Kensington location quickly followed in 2012.Hooked didn't have a monopoly on the fresh fish business along Baldwin Street, with other local staples like Sea Kings ...

Economics

2 w. ago Oregon governor signs bill providing unemployment pay for striking workers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday signed into law a bill that provides unemployment benefits to striking workers, following neighboring Washington state in adopting measures spurred by recent walkouts by Boeing factory workers, hospital nurses and teachers in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon’s measure makes it the first state to provide […]

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver building evacuated due to high levels of carbon monoxide

Firefighters detected slightly elevated levels of carbon monoxide in a West End apartment building

Events

3 w. ago One person dead after carbon monoxide poisoning in northeast Calgary

One person is dead and another was rushed to hospital after a carbon monoxide incident in northeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon.

Events

3 w. ago 1 dead, 1 in hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning in northeast Calgary

One person died and another was taken to hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in northeast Calgary's Martindale neighbourhood.

Events

3 w. ago London community centre gym closed for carbon monoxide investigation

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre will be closed for weeks as the Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning.

Economics

3 w. ago Workers out of hospital after community centre carbon monoxide incident

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre in London, already closed for renovations, will remain shut as Ontario’s Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning. The six were workers employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital […]

Society

3 w. ago Workers out of hospital after Boyle centre carbon monoxide incident

The six workers taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected amid renovations to the gymnasium at London’s Boyle Memorial Community Centre are now back home, their employer says. The six were employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital within a few […]

Society