WINDSOR, ONT. — The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $3 million into two Windsor projects that aim to improve public service and infrastructure. Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced $3,204,396 in joint funding that will help with improvements to municipal buildings and upgrades to local trails. The Government of Canada is investing $2,563,445 […]

WINDSOR, ONT. — The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $3 million into two Windsor projects that aim to improve public service and infrastructure. Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced $3,204,396 in joint funding that will help with improvements to municipal buildings and upgrades to local trails. The Government of Canada is investing $2,563,445 […]

Retailers and theatre owners say they’re happy Quebec lifted capacity limits on stores and eased physical distancing rules for entertainment venues, but some operators of performance halls say the changes don’t mean much for them. On Monday, stores no longer faced COVID-19 capacity limits but were still required to ensure customers kept one metre […]

EDMONTON — One week after a century old historic church burned to the ground in Morinville – that community is turning its focus to the future. The fire that destroyed St. Jean Baptiste Church happened early on June 30, fire investigators are still calling it “suspicious.” “It’s a shame because now we’re back to the […]

Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before July 6 will receive an email to schedule their second dose in the coming days, the province announced Wednesday. This is the last group of people who will receive an email to schedule or reschedule their second-dose appointment. Anyone who receives […]

WINDSOR, ONT. — The Greater Essex County District School Board trustees approved an operating budget of around $482 million, which includes new student supports to assist with “success and well-being.” The GECDSB approved the 2021/22 budget of $482,054,081 on Tuesday for the fiscal period Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022. “The Operating budget aligns […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2021 2:22 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before increasing […]

MONTREAL — Montreal’s REM light rail system won’t be open for another year but riders were offered a glimpse of what’s in store on Thursday. On a 3.5 kilometre stretch of tracks on the South Shore, REM engineers began testing some of the train’s numerous systems, from the automatic driving system to doors, lights, sounds […]

Manitoba hopes to spur COVID-19 vaccination through a lottery offering nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to those who roll up their sleeve for the shots. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CEO Manny Atwal announced the lottery Wednesday morning. Read more: COVID-19: Fully vaccinated Manitobans to get secure immunization […]

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police officers were called to a dog daycare on Saturday after a person armed with a weapon showed up in the business’ vestibule. Katie Heinrichs, owner of The Dog Loft Inc. in the city’s Norwood area, said the woman walked into the vestibule at about 3:45 p.m. She said the dog daycare’s […]