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Several people were recovering from injuries on Friday after a bus carrying a junior swim team collided with a heavy truck in Quebec’s Laurentians region during a snowstorm. Quebec provincial police say they were called to the crash in Mont-Laurier, Que., on Thursday afternoon as a winter storm brought heavy snow across the province.Police say six people were hospitalized out of about 30 on board, and their injuries are not life-threatening. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, but a provincial police spokesman said the bad weather could have played a role.A swim club in northwestern Quebec confirmed in a…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding in a finding a high-risk missing person who was last seen on Thursday. The missing man, John, 65, was last seen in the 300 block of Alberta Street around 11 a.m. New Westminster police no longer release the surnames of missing people in order to protect their privacy.Police said John is not dressed for the cold weather and may appear confused.He is described as six feet, three inches tall with a slim build, brown/grey short hair, blue eyes and brown…

Canada’s federal tax holiday on GST and HST comes to an end of Saturday and industry groups are divided on whether or not the policy was a success. The federal tax holiday began on Dec. 14, aimed at giving Canadians some reprieve from the high cost of living.While basic groceries like fresh fruits and vegetables, most milk products, fresh meat, poultry and eggs already had no GST/HST before the tax break, prepared foods like sandwiches, salad and pre-made meals, as well as snacks like chips, candy and baked goods saw the GST/HST dropped during this period.In addition to food, a…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s MMIWG2S+ Healing and Empowerment Endowment Fund is receiving $10 million in funding thanks to a charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart, the province announced Friday. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine said the funding from the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health is an example of a corporation committing to reconciliation.“Every one of us has a role to play in building a better future for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit peoples in our province,” Fontaine said in a release.“That includes all levels of government, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and even individual Manitobans.“This significant contribution…

By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted February 14, 2025 11:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The candidate nominated by the Ontario NDP for Toronto riding Eglinton-Lawrence has pulled out of the election and is throwing her support behind the Liberals in a likely tight race. Natasha Doyle-Merrick wrote in a statement that Eglinton-Lawrence is a “clear two-party contest” and she is stepping aside in the hopes of preventing another Progressive Conservative win.“I got into politics for the people, and it would be a disservice for me to keep my name on the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size One million Igloo coolers are being recalled in Canada and the United States after reports of severe injuries, including fingertip amputations, caused by a faulty tow handle that can pinch fingers. While no injuries have been reported in Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported 12 cases, including amputations, bone fractures and lacerations.Health Canada emphasized that even without Canadian injury reports, the hazard remains significant and consumers should take action now.“The tow handle of the coolers can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,”…

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 14, 2025 10:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An investigation has concluded there was a fire aboard a sailboat that disappeared south of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island last summer, leading to the deaths of two people — an adventurous couple from British Columbia. The Transportation Safety Board says it looked into the possibility that the sailboat Theros had been struck by a tanker in the area on June 13, but the board concluded there was no link between the two vessels. Get breaking National news…

The Edmonton Elks addressed their receiving core on Thursday as the football club announced it has brought back American receiver Steven Dunbar Jr. The signing was announced Thursday afternoon.The 29-year-old played with the Elks in 2023 and recorded 536 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games before a rib injury ended his season. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Last season, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Dunbar Jr. finished fourth in the CFL in receiving yards with 1,159 yards, averaged 15.5 yards…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 14, 2025 9:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia legislature opens Friday for its first sitting since November’s provincial election. The governing Progressive Conservatives are set to lay out their agenda in a throne speech to be read by Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage — his first since being installed in December.The Tories return to the legislature having captured 43 of its 55 seats in the Nov. 26 election. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox…

The Flag Shop in Dartmouth, N.S. is typically busy preparing orders for Canada Day, but this year, they’re seeing an unexpected surge in demand for the red Maple Leaf. “You see people who are saying, ‘I’ve never bought a flag in my life and I’m coming in for one,’” said Alyssa Hartlen, the store’s assistant manager.“So you can tell people want to show their pride in Canada for sure.”In an open letter this week, all of the country’s living former prime ministers asked Canadians to fly the Canadian flag this Saturday — National Flag Day — as a show of…