Author: The Canadian Press
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Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from their homes. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America. Here’s a brief look at what is happening in different parts of the country: ONTARIO Dozens of forest fires continue to burn across the northern part of the […]
LONDON — The federal government intends to spend nearly $2 billion over the next four years on made-in Canada armoured vehicles, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The planned addition of 190 armoured combat support vehicles will bring the Canadian Armed Forces’ total fleet up to 550 vehicles, he said. The new vehicles will be […]
People who have been wheezing and sneezing at the sight and smell of northern Ontario wildfire smoke this week could be in for some relief. Environment Canada says the hazy, smoky conditions in some areas could temporarily improve today, but for others, they could persist into the weekend. A slew of forest fires continues to […]
Some wineries and wine tourism companies in southern Ontario are making adjustments to their operations for visitors concerned about the lingering wildfire smoke in the air. Even as the smoke dissipates, Rich Mell, co-owner of Grape Escape Wine Tours in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., says he spent most of his Thursday taking calls from tourists asking to […]
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. is slashing dozens of Global News roles across Canada as it centralizes production of the news station’s Alberta broadcasts. The Toronto-based company said the move is part of programming changes across the country that are meant to improve efficiency and allow it to continue producing journalism. A total of 43 […]
The Assembly of First Nations called on the federal government to provide immediate support to a northern Ontario First Nation razed by wildfire, as the province also sought help from Ottawa to evacuate communities threatened by out-of-control blazes. A fast-moving forest fire destroyed homes and buildings on Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First […]
The sounds of kids dribbling basketballs or splish-splashing in pools mostly fell silent across the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday as concerns about poor air quality led to summer camps cancellations, and many families heeded warnings to stay indoors. The City of Toronto said all outdoor swimming and wading pools would remain closed for a […]
Eyes burning. Throats searing. Heads aching. Many outdoor workers sweated through the heat and haze on Thursday, clocking hours even while others stayed home amid health concerns as wildfire smoke continued to waft across Ontario. Environment Canada said the air quality in Toronto was “very high risk,” with warnings in place from Thunder Bay to […]
TORONTO — Kayla Alexander hasn’t had to do this much studying since her days at Syracuse University. Alexander and the Tempo agreed to a second seven-day hardship contract on Thursday, the same day that she had her first practice with her new teammates even though she has already played two games with Toronto. Alexander said […]
HAMILTON — Hamilton police have identified the slain man who was dumped in a culvert near the city’s harbourfront as a 29-year-old Brampton, Ont., truck driver. Police say Taranpreet Singh Sidhu was found dead near the north end of Fruitland Road on Wednesday morning. They say investigators are confident he was not killed there, but […]