Rapid permafrost thaw expected in N.W.T., Yukon after heat wave, experts warn
The heat wave sweeping through the N.W.T. and Yukon could have a major impact on permafrost thaw in both territories, experts warn. Both territories are at the extremities of a “heat dome” — a mass of hot air settling over the Pacific Northwest. It’s brought record-breaking temperatures across the region, setting new Canada-wide records in Lytton, […]
What’s open and closed in London for Canada Day 2021 – London
Canada Day is Thursday and that means a number of closures in the city of London, Ont., for the statutory holiday. Below is a list of what is open and closed: Open Municipal outdoor spray pads East Park Storybook Gardens Mustang and Starlite drive-in movie theatres (Hyland Cinema’s drive-in opens Saturday) All Rexall locations The […]
Proman adds two more methanol-powered ships to fleet
News Ria Chaitram 4 Hrs Ago The methanol-powered Stena Prosperous one of the vessels in Proman’s fleet. The company on Wednesday announced two new vessels will be built at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. Photo courtesy Proman Switzerland-based company Proman has announced it will construct two new 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers at Guangzhou […]
B.C. records 486 sudden deaths, almost triple the usual number, during heat wave
At least 486 people died suddenly over the past five days during B.C.’s record-breaking heat wave, almost three times the usual number, the provincial coroners service said Wednesday. Roughly 165 sudden deaths would normally occur in the province over that period. The new tally accounts for deaths between Friday and 1 p.m. PT Wednesday, chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said […]
Death of 17-year-old Chippewas of the Thames teen a homicide, provincial police confirm – London
The death of a 17-year-old Chippewas of the Thames First Nation teen on Sunday is now being investigated as a homicide, Ontario Provincial Police confirmed on Wednesday. Police and paramedics responded to the scene of a disturbance at an address on Switzer Drive on Chippewas of the Thames First Nation around 6 a.m. on June […]
Shareholders approve new structure for First Citizens bank
News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 9 Minutes Ago First Citizens bank branch on Independence Square, Port of Spain. Shareholders on Wednesday approved the creation of a holding company for the bank and its subsidiaries. File photo – The First Citizens bank on Wednesday gained approval from shareholders to begin the restructuring process which will see the bank […]
Pride flags taken from businesses and homes in Victoria, P.E.I.
RCMP are investigating the theft of a number of Pride flags that were taken from outside businesses and homes in Victoria, P.E.I. Alyssa LaGrange was outside the Landmark Oyster House late Tuesday evening when a man pulled up in a black Dodge Caravan. She told CBC News that he took off with the restaurant’s Pride […]
London’s Oakridge COVID-19 testing site to shut down July 16 – London
Staff at a COVID-19 testing site in west London, Ont., were given a round of applause on Wednesday as the facility gets ready to close its doors. The Oakridge COVID-19 assessment centre at 825 Valetta St. is set to permanently shut down on July 16, officials said Wednesday. Many of the soon-to-be-defunct centre’s employees will […]
Closing borders not guaranteed to keep out covid19
News Grevic Alvarado 14 Minutes Ago In this file photo a Caribbean Airlines plane takes off. Dr Ciro Ugarte, director of emergencies for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), said on Wednesday that opening or closing borders is not a guarantee covid19 will not enter a country. Ugarte answered several questions during a virtual press […]
Canada’s Mandy Bujold wins battle to box in Tokyo Olympics
Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold has won her fight to participate in next month’s Tokyo Olympics. Bujold said Wednesday the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that the qualification criteria must include an accommodation for women who were pregnant or postpartum during the qualification period. “I am excited to say that my legal battle was won,” Bujold, […]
1 person dead after head-on crash on Highway 403 in Ancaster
One person is dead and another person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Ancaster on Wednesday morning. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says it happened on Highway 403 between Garner Road and Highway 6 shortly before 10 a.m. Read more: Teen arrested following stabbing of 17-year-old student on Hamilton […]
UNC objects to Senate adjournment: We came to work
News Shane Superville 7 Minutes Ago Senator Wade Mark in Senate – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Despite fierce objection from Opposition Senators on the adjournment of the Senate on Wednesday the sitting was adjourned to Monday. The reason given was that it would better accommodate some members who had to attend a Lower House sitting […]