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Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Sudbury MPP Jamie West wins agreement from Ontario Legislature to apologize to miners who were forced to inhale McIntyre Powder as part of their job
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Pearson announces new program to curb delays ahead of travel surge

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Pearson announces new program to curb delays ahead of travel surge

The airport is maintaining a focus on staff retention and recruitment as it has had the past number of months to adjust to increased travel demand
CANADA: The Fossmobile finds a home at the Canadian Automotive Museum

CANADA: The Fossmobile finds a home at the Canadian Automotive Museum

Burlington man's labour of love recreates grandfather's invention — Canada's first-ever gas-powered motor vehicle
BEYOND LOCAL: TVO, NBA unveil collaboration to create educational resources for Ontario students

BEYOND LOCAL: TVO, NBA unveil collaboration to create educational resources for Ontario students

Jeffrey Orridge is combining his two lifelong passions. The TVO Media Education Group (TVO) and NBA announced Wednesday a multi-year collaboration to create and share educational resources for students in Ontario.
BEYOND LOCAL: NHL players are choosing their own goal songs

BEYOND LOCAL: NHL players are choosing their own goal songs

NHL players choosing their own goal songs is trending in a sport that's historically emphasized team and downplayed the individual.
CANADA: Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high in March

CANADA: Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high in March

The number of people using food banks across the country surged to an all-time high earlier this year, with high inflation and low social assistance rates cited as key factors in the rise, a new report from Food Banks Canada indicates.
CANADA: Trudeau guarantees that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

CANADA: Trudeau guarantees that Canada will meet its emissions targets, this time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he will guarantee that Canada is going to meet its latest climate target, because this time it's accompanied by a plan that shows how to get there.
CANADA: Holiday spending expected to slump amid economic uncertainty

CANADA: Holiday spending expected to slump amid economic uncertainty

Holiday spending in Canada is expected to drop this year as inflation shrinks consumer buying power and economic uncertainty looms over household budgets, a new report says.
ONTARIO: Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario

ONTARIO: Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario

If you think the fall colours have been particularly stunning across Ontario recently, you're not alone – experts say the foliage this season is more vibrant than in recent years thanks largely to specific weather patterns.
CANADA: Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

CANADA: Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

An initial estimate by Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. suggests hurricane Fiona caused $660 million in insured damage.