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Heiltsuk father and daughter file human rights complaint against Canadian Tire | Globalnews.ca An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third-party security company of racial profiling and racism after they say he was singled out at a store in Coquitlam and an employee responded with a racist comment. … Read more
Victoria Chinatown Museum to be made permanent – BC | Globalnews.ca Canada’s oldest Chinatown now has a permanent space to tell its story. What was intended as a temporary exhibit in Victoria’s Fan Tan Alley will now be made permanent, and be named the Victoria Chinatown Museum. The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society is now seeking … Read more
‘I will not be silenced’: Calgary radio host attack caught on CCTV | Globalnews.ca Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Calgary radio host is speaking out after he was attacked outside a banquet hall in northeast Calgary over the weekend. Rishi Nagar — news director at RED FM, a southeast Asian station … Read more
Every dog has its day: Saskatoon Blades name Saunderson captain for 2024-25 season – Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca When Saskatoon Blades blue liner Ben Saunderson checked his phone over the weekend, it was a conversation with his defence partner Tanner Molendyk that caught him a bit off guard. On his screen was a message from the … Read more
Breast cancer is rising among U.S. young women even as deaths drop: study – National | Globalnews.ca The number of deaths from breast cancer is on the decline, but new data out of the U.S. shows the prevalence of cases among women under 50 years of age is rising. That has advocates for breast cancer … Read more
New tower crane safety regulations take effect in B.C. on Oct. 1 | Globalnews.ca New regulations take effect on Oct. 1 to improve tower crane workers’ safety in B.C. Employers are now required to submit a written Notice of Project to WorkSafeBC at least two weeks before crane activity starts, which includes climbing or repositioning. … Read more
Salmonella outbreak linked to geckos kills 1, infects 25 in Canada – National | Globalnews.ca A salmonella outbreak linked to reptiles has left one person dead and three others hospitalized in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada said at least 25 people have been infected across seven provinces in this outbreak, which is the … Read more
Tariffs on Chinese EVs are now in effect. What does that mean for Canadians? – National | Globalnews.ca Canada’s increased surtax on Chinese electric vehicles, including some hybrids, went into effect on Tuesday. The 100 per cent tariff applies to electric and hybrid cars, busses, trucks and pick-up trucks imported from China. A 25 per … Read more
Minimum wage increases in four provinces, including Manitoba – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 1, 2024 8:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, … Read more
‘Delays, dysfunction and ballooning costs’: Finch West LRT enters court battle | Globalnews.ca A consortium of companies building the Finch West LRT is warning the Ford government that the project has been saddled with “growing dysfunction, expensive delays and ballooning costs” stemming from an ongoing dispute it has with Metrolinx and TTC. A legal challenge, … Read more