KITCHENER — A Kitchener business owner who offered shelter to the homeless in her corner store was evicted by the sheriff on Tuesday morning. Duke Corner Store on Water Street North downtown is now closed, its locks changed from the…
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N.S. municipality looks to create ‘business park on the sea’ for oyster farming
A municipality in southwestern Nova Scotia that boasts ideal conditions for farming oysters wants producers to know it’s open for business. The Municipality of the District of Argyle, which includes communities such as Pubnico, Tusket and Wedgeport, has identified 19 ocean sites…
Alberta senior dubbed ‘the baby whisperer’ after fostering dozens of children
January 21 2020 6:31pm He’s called the baby whisperer. Over the last 20 years, a senior from Fort Saskatchewan and his wife have fostered dozens of children in need. As Sarah Ryan reports, the vast majority have been babies. ‘…
Most of Rideau Canal Skateway to open Wednesday
OTTAWA — Get your skates sharpened! The majority of the Rideau Canal Skateway is set to open Wednesday morning. The National Capital Commission says a 7 km stretch from Somerset to the Hartwell Locks will open at 8 a.m. On…
11 found guilty of civil contempt for protests at Muskrat Falls site
Eleven members of the Labrador Land Protectors group have been found guilty of breaking a court-ordered injunction at Muskrat Falls. Supreme Court Justice George Murphy handed his ruling down Monday via video link to those facing charges at the courthouse in…
Sask. NDP questions province over early knowledge of potential SHNB roof problems
The Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) opened in March 2019, but not even three months later, the roof failed and required an immediate replacement. Now, the Sask. NDP is questioning the province after learning there were concerns about the roof…
The baking project that’s not as high-maintenance as you think: Sourdough
The midwinter months seem to be sourdough season — the time of year when people resolve to be thriftier and make things from scratch. The shorter days and cold weather also inspires more indoor projects, particularly those that involve a warm…
Laurent-Duvernay Tardif prepares for Super Bowl, embraces support from Quebec, Canada
MONTREAL — As Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif prepares for the Super Bowl, he said he tries to stay away from the news. The Quebecer has gained international acclaim thanks to his ability to play football at the highest…
Council to look at 4th year of ‘one-time’ rebates for business property taxes
Calgary businesses could see another so-called “one-time” rebate to soften the blow of property tax increases for the fourth year in a row. Council’s priorities and finance committee voted 4-3 on Tuesday in favour of a $30-million rebate for business…
Easing Bill 101’s requirements for public education not an option: Quebec education minister
Speaking Tuesday, Education Minister Jean-François Roberge said he has no plans to soften language requirements for public education in Bill 101, Quebec’s Charter of the French language. The comment comes after Marlene Jennings, a former Liberal MP who was appointed…