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D-Day memorial and parade, Slobberfest, rugby matches and Riverside Streetfest on tap this weekend in East Toronto
Beach Metro Community News
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June 7, 2025
Local Royal Canadian Legion members take part in the 2024 D-Day memorial parade along Kingston Road. This year’s parade is planned for Sunday, June 7. Photo: Beach Metro Community News file photo. The Riverside Eats and Beats Streetfest is among a...
Smoky skies drop air quality levels in southern Ontario
Yahoo News - Canada
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June 7, 2025
Prolific smoke that’s blown across North America and beyond over the past couple of weeks will bring reduced air quality to southern Ontario through Saturday, with an improvement expected on Sunday. DON’T MISS: Best practices to keep yourself safe...
Poor air quality, moderate risk level still affecting Ottawa-Gatineau
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 7, 2025
The Ottawa-Gatineau region is still experiencing poor air quality from drifting wildfire smoke, prompting Environment Canada to maintain its special air quality statements into Saturday. The agency issued the statements for most of the region on...
Manitoba looks to U.S. doctors to fill health care gaps
Winnipeg Sun
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June 6, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Published Jun 06, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minute read File image. The province is encouraging Manitobans to share the campaign with any American friends or family members working in healthcare....
Southern Ontario to bid adieu to wildfire smoke as air quality improves
The Weather Network
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June 7, 2025
Published on Jun. 7, 2025, 2:01 PMUpdated on Jun. 8, 2025, 1:01 PM Wildfire smoke in Ontario has begun to depart southern Ontario skies on Sunday as a centre of high pressure moves east, allowing for cleaner air to move in Air quality will begin...
Saskatchewan adds 17 family-centered addictions beds at Carter House
West Central Online
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June 6, 2025
SASKATOON, SK — The province’s largest family-focused addictions treatment centre is expanding its capacity with 17 new inpatient spaces, following a major investment from the Government of Saskatchewan. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori...
After three centuries with deep Vancouver roots, the Hudson’s Bay Company goes out of business
The Columbian - Washington State
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The oldest company in North America — and one whose fingerprints linger in Vancouver — closed its doors earlier this week after more than three centuries in business. The Hudson’s Bay Company, an iconic Canadian retailer, officially closed June 1...
Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage spins another gem with high-A Vancouver
Sportsnet
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June 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage enjoyed another stellar start on the mound with the high-A Vancouver Canadians. Yesavage recorded nine strikeouts over five innings to earn his first win with the team during Friday's 10-1 victory over the...
Quebec Duo Shines for Roughriders in Season Opener Win
BVM Sports
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June 6, 2025
Samuel Emilus and Thomas Bertrand-Hudon excelled in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 31-26 season-opening win against the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Emilus caught eight passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his skills after the catch....
Ottawa Senators Owner Andlauer Hints at Salary Cap Spending Strategy
BVM Sports
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June 6, 2025
The Ottawa Senators' owner, Michael Andlauer, and GM, Steve Staios, revealed their approach to the upcoming season in a recent media appearance. While Andlauer is committed to enhancing fan engagement and transparency, he expressed uncertainty...
Manitoba, B.C. reach deal to boost interprovincial trade, Kinew says
Winnipeg Free Press
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June 6, 2025
Manitoba and British Columbia have agreed to break down interprovincial trade barriers, Premier Wab Kinew announced Friday. Kinew plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the province, he said at a Manitoba Chambers of Commerce breakfast....
Manitoba wildfires taking a toll on province’s wildlife, experts say
Global News
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June 6, 2025
The wildfires across Manitoba are having both an immediate and long-term impact on wildlife, experts say. At Wildlife Haven in Ile des Chenes, Man., they’re seeing an influx of species of birds they wouldn’t normally see this time of year,...
Manitoba woman faces 10 charges after family allegedly threatened with gun: RCMP
Global News
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June 6, 2025
A Manitoba woman is in custody facing a laundry list of charges, after allegedly threatening and assaulting a family in the community of McCreary, Man. RCMP officers were called to a 4th Avenue home in McCreary around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, where...
Alberta teachers voting on strike, results by next week
CHAT TV
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June 6, 2025
Zhuang Hua/Dreamstime.com By RDNewsNow EDUCATION Jun 6, 2025 | 3:02 PM Alberta’s elementary and high school teachers are taking a strike vote that runs until Sunday. It follows up the strike authorization vote when 38,000 teachers voted 99 per...
Manitoba fires force 1,000 more to flee
Winnipeg City News
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June 6, 2025
Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan’s RCMP laid charges against alleged fire-starters. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that two...
1 gas station in cities throughout Ottawa County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31
Holland Reporter - Michigan
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June 7, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ottawa County selling...
Manitoba plays the waiting game to get wildfire evacuees into hotels: Premier Wab Kinew
The Province
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province is playing the waiting game as it looks to get thousands of wildfire evacuees into hotels.Article content Kinew told reporters at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today that more than 18-thousand people...
ICYMI: The Badlands Guardian: A Natural Geological Formation In Alberta
Mountain View Albertan
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June 7, 2025
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Viewed from above, this feature strikingly resembles a human head wearing a full Indigenous headdress, complete with what appears to be earbuds. Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Alberta near the town of Walsh lies a...
Manitoba retired officers say their offers to help fight wildfires were rejected
Winnipeg City News
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June 6, 2025
As northern Manitoba communities face growing wildfires, a group of retired conservation officers says they’re ready to lend their skills — but have been sidelined by the province. Daryll Hedman says he’s one of about 30 former officers who...
Ontario poets gather in Stratford for major poetry event Saturday
Stratford Today
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The annual Summertime Poetry Soiree has become a staple event for The Ontario Poetry Society (TOPS), and this year's event will be held at the Stratford Perth Museum. Stratford’s Poet Laureate, David Stones, will be among the featured poets at the...