SUDBURY — The Ontario government is working for the province’s 29,000 mine workers by introducing new rules to improve ventilation requirements in underground mines and lower exposure to harmful diesel exhaust to the most protective levels in North America. Long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can be a significant cause of lung cancer in miners. “Miners have been the backbone of Ontario’s …
Toronto – The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Inflation in many countries is easing in the face of lower energy prices, normalizing global supply chains, and tighter monetary policy. At …
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s spring cleanup is underway! Parks staff work hard year-round to keep the City’s 1,500 parks and green spaces vibrant and beautiful with dedicated efforts to refresh these public spaces after the winter. Residents are encouraged to get some fresh air and explore the city’s green spaces. Staff began opening spring and summer washrooms and …
The Village of Winston Park expansion brings 224 much-needed beds to the province KITCHENER — The construction of a new building at The Village of Winston Park, a long-term care home in Waterloo Region, is complete and the home is now welcoming residents. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 58,000 new and …
Province’s third electricity price plan will offer a new option to reduce energy costs TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a new Ultra-Low Overnight price plan as part of its plan to provide consumers with more ways to keep costs down, save money and take control of their energy bills. Starting May 1, 2023, customers of Toronto Hydro, London …
LA – Trailer of Netflix’s new thriller, The Mother, with Jennifer Lopez in lead role, has been released. Lopez said on her Instagram: “The film is coming to Netflix May 12.” She was seen in the 2002 thriller, Enough. In the new thriller has high-octane action and high emotion.
Bridgewater – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, highlighted Budget 2023’s investments in public health care while visiting the Nova Scotia Community College’s Lunenburg Campus in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Gudie Hutchings said: “Budget 2023 is our plan to make life more affordable, strengthen public health care, and build a stronger, more sustainable and more secure Canadian economy—for everyone. These investments …
London – NASCAR Cup Series driver Cody Ware, 27, has been suspended indefinitely after arrest and subsequent felony assault by strangulation charges, and misdemeanor assault on a female pressed against him. He was unavailable for Cup race at Bristol Dirt. In a statement Rick Ware Racing (RWR) gave personal matter for being absence and so was replaced by Matt Crafton.
Ottawa – To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced nearly $4 million in funding for 9 innovative community-led projects across the Atlantic region. Funding is provided through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), which supports evidence-informed and innovative …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that she will welcome Gordan Grlić Radman, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, to Canada from April 11 to 14, 2023. The ministers will meet to discuss the two countries’ shared commitments to transatlantic peace and security. This includes the provision of support to Ukraine in the face of …
