A new milestone in the history of professional women’s hockey was reached on Monday when teams from Toronto and New York took to the ice at the Mattamy Athletic Center in the Ontario capital. The New York team soundly beat Toronto 4-0 in this first clash of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (LPHF), a new … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised in his New Year speech to “ravage” Russian forces in Ukraine, where new strikes in Donetsk and Odessa overnight from Sunday to Monday left five people dead. Moscow and kyiv have seen an escalation of violence in recent days with an unprecedented attack which left 24 dead on Saturday in … Read more
The North Shore is one of the regions of Quebec that experienced more temperatures higher than normal in 2023, according to Environment Canada. Over the past 12 months, North Shore residents have witnessed the impact of climate change almost every month. Many people remember the large surges and coastal overflows of December 2022. Establishments, electricity … Read more
Boeuf Alfred experienced a 15% increase in sales of its products. Describing themselves as two epicureans, co-owners Fabien Villeneuve and Julie Coudé started selling Wagyu beef a little over a year ago. We opened the store because we said we wanted to offer it here. We were asked for it. There was a craze and … Read more
The Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, announced new appointments to the Order of Canada on Thursday, including novelist Kim Thúy, Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and businessman Lino A. Saputo. Among the 78 appointments, there are 59 members, 3 companions, 15 officers and one honorary officer. This appointment represents a lot of responsibility, reacted Kim … Read more
Hailing this yellow taxi on the streets of Vancouver might give you the sneaky impression of being in New York, but unfortunately the vehicle won’t stop for a ride. The owner of this old taxi, Giovanni Porta, who lives in Burnaby, bought it in September on Facebook for US$5,000 (C$6,600). He picked it up in … Read more
Whitehorse, Yukon’s most beloved garbage truck driver takes an apprentice under his wing to take over from Garbage Truck Santa. After more than 30 years of making children and adults smile as Santa Claus at the wheel of his illuminated garbage truck, Wayne Henderson is quietly passing the torch. The apprentice in question is none … Read more
Educators are concerned about negative effects from a Saskatchewan government directive on sex education. Last August, the province suspended third-party sex education classes at schools. The temporary directive is still in effect and continues to be examined, indicates by email the spokesperson for the provincial ministry of Education. The education and awareness coordinator at the … Read more
The MTA contract stipulates a firm order for 250 coaches to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, as well as options to purchase an additional 131 coaches, in addition to parts and service. This contract will make it possible to retain employees and hire nearly 150 new ones in Sainte-Claire, in the Bellechasse region, from … Read more
Oil has not loosened its grip on Alberta’s public finances, but, in 2024, it will not be the only sector to feel its effects on the daily lives of Albertans. Rent and mortgage in the red Open in full screen mode According to Rentals.ca, a two-bedroom rental cost an average of $2,250 in Calgary and … Read more