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Some people take their Christmas tree down on Boxing Day, while others wait for until well past New Year’s before they consider the party to be over. Either way, one needs to decide how to dispose of their trees once they pull off the decorations.Global News recently spoke with Kelsey Leonard on the best ways to dispose of your Christmas tree.She is an assistant professor at the University of Waterloo and is also the founder of the Christmas Tree Lab, which is focused on supporting the Christmas tree industry across Ontario through scientific research.The most obvious option is to throw…
Human rights activists are angry with the University of British Columbia for renting out one of its classrooms to the Government of Hong Kong for a recruitment exam earlier this month. In a Dec. 22 letter to UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Chinese Canadian Concern Group on the Chinese Communist Party’s Human Rights Violations wrote to express its disapproval of the university allowing the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to use a room at the Robson Square campus to conduct an exam related to its 2020 National Security Law (NSL) on Dec. 7.“Successful candidates for this examination are required…
Businesses in Langley, B.C. are bracing for impacts as the city gets ready to revitalize its historic city centre. Starting Jan. 2, 2025, work will begin on the Fraser Highway One-Way Project. The $18-million, two-phase project aims to improve pedestrian walkways, replace aging infrastructure, create more community spaces and revitalize the landscaping.Phase one will begin between Salt Lane and 206 Street and will limit parking along the road.Everything but Diamonds owner David Stingl says while businesses have known about the plans for some time, there are lingering concerns about how shops will fare once work gets underway.“We’re obviously really concerned…
Four people are in hospital in life-threatening condition following a multi-vehicle crash Calgary’s south-east on Thursday morning, which police say was caused by a fleeing robbery suspect. Calgary Police say they were called to a robbery at a Pharmasave along Millrise Boulevard around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Officers say they believe a suspect assaulted a pharmacist then fled in a stolen vehicle.After locating the vehicle, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but CPS says the driver refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. This resulted in police backing off in the interest of public safety.…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 26, 2024 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mounties say officers are investigating a crash that happened on Boxing Day in Mission, B.C. after a woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Mission RCMP says in a statement sent out on Thursday afternoon that the collision took place before noon, and shut down Lougheed Highway between Nelson Street and Oliver Street in both directions.Police say early indications suggest that one vehicle hydroplaned and struck a vehicle in the oncoming lane. Get breaking National news For…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heavy snow, rain and wind over the southern coastal region of B.C. has raised the avalanche risk to extreme, high or considerable in many areas, Avalanche Canada warned in a Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter). “A stormy Christmas Day means dangerous avalanche conditions will continue,” the organization said. “Boxing Day will be a time to enjoy non-avalanche terrain in these regions.”New snow on the North Shore has pushed the avalanche rating to extreme at the alpine levels. This includes the popular ski hills on Seymour, Grouse and Cypress mountains.The danger also…
Shoppers flocked to malls on Thursday to take advantage of Boxing Day deals made more enticing by the federal government’s GST holiday, but some say the lower prices aren’t enough to keep up with the country’s cost of living. For two months, a slew of items including children’s toys, video games and consoles, snacks, wine and restaurant food are GST- or HST-free, depending on the province. The tax break has incentivized some consumers to take advantage of Boxing Day sales at their local retailers.Nakul Singal said he came to Fairview Mall in Toronto on Thursday morning with his partner to hunt for…
By Joelle Tomlinson Global News Posted December 26, 2024 2:00 pm Updated December 23, 2024 2:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Local company Milk Jar Candle Co.’s mission goes beyond making delicious-smelling candles. One-third of Milk Jar’s 22 employees have intellectual or physical disabilities. It’s been a mission of the founder, Holly Singer, to create an inclusive workspace since the very beginning. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Singer’s background in kinesiology and swimming therapy with a…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 26, 2024 11:50 am Updated December 26, 2024 11:51 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas, warning of high concentrations of pollutants in the air. The department says the air quality will be poorest in metropolitan areas where there are higher levels of pollution. 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. Children with asthma as well as…
On the heels of a resounding election victory one month ago, Nova Scotia’s premier is adopting a more measured tone when it comes to assessing his province’s relationship with the federal government. Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives were returned to power Nov. 26, capturing 43 of the legislature’s 55 seats after a campaign during which he attacked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on a number of fronts. In fact, he justified his decision to call a snap election and ignore the province’s fixed-date election law — which had set the vote for July 2025 — by claiming he needed a…