Everything we know about the 7-Eleven shootings and the missing gunman The five hour wave of violence took place on company’s 95th anniversary The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Suspect sought in string of fatal 7-Eleven robberies across Southern California LOS ANGELES — Authorities said they are searching for a suspect after six 7-Eleven stores in Southern California were robbed, leaving two people dead and three others injured. Authorities believe at least three of the robberies are related. Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022
Sticker shock, border delays sour hopes for Canadian travel boom Rising prices, border restrictions and airport chaos are threatening hopes for a post-pandemic summer travel boom in Canada, stalling a tourism recovery and taking the sheen off the country as a destination, analysts and industry executives say. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022
Hunt on for gunman who killed 2 in wave of 7-Eleven holdups Police are searching for a gunman who killed two people and injured three others in a string of 7-Eleven store robberies in six Southern California cities The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Scientists Uncover Oldest Groundwaters in South Africa An international team led by the University of Toronto researchers have discovered 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater in South Africa, shedding more light on how life is sustained below the Earth’s surface and how it may thrive on other planets. The same team previously discovered one-billion-year-old groundwaters in a mine, in Ontario, Canada,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022
The Green Organic Dutchman Launches Summer 2022 Products At OCS The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (OTCQX: TGODF) (CSE:TGOD) is launching five new SKUs in Ontario, this summer. The new products, outlined below, will also roll out to other provinces in the months ahead. Benzinga · Jul 7, 2022
Alta Equipment Acquires Yale Industrial Trucks Alta Equipment Group Inc (NYSE:ALTG) has agreed to acquire Yale Industrial Trucks, Inc. (YIT), a privately held Yale lift truck dealer with five locations in southeastern Canada. The implied enterprise value of the acquisition is estimated to be ~$33.5 million. Woodbridge, Ontario-based YIT provides sales, service, and rental of material handling equipment… Benzinga · Jul 6, 2022
In defence of the notwithstanding clause: Why Canada should hold onto it In response to a streak of lamentable applications of the notwithstanding clause in Ontario and Québec over the past few years, consensus seems to be forming that Canada would be better off to get rid of the clause altogether. The Conversation · Jul 6, 2022
BWXT Canada Secures C$130M Component Manufacturing Contract BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) has secured a contract valued at ~C$130 million in support of Bruce Power’s Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project. The contract is for the fabrication and supply of replacement feeders for Bruce Power’s reactor units 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 and represents an integral part of Bruce Power’s MCR… Benzinga · Jul 5, 2022
Olli Brands Launches New Value Cannabis Brand STARTS In Ontario Olli Brands Inc. launched the newly created STARTS brand. OBi has recognized the consumer desire and need for more value offerings in the edible cannabis space. By offering a cheerful value proposition, STARTS’ mission is to provide a consistently safe and enjoyable experience to both new and experienced consumers in… Benzinga · Jul 5, 2022
Wood You Believe It: Spooky Throat Singer Has Captivated Chilling Woodland Spirits A traditional throat singer has shown how his amazing vocal talents can captivate wildlife and draw in spooky woodland spirits. Zenger · Jul 5, 2022
Canada's emergency rooms bear the brunt of a 'perfect storm' Health authorities across Canada have cut the hours of hospital emergency departments and urgent care clinics in recent weeks, a move that in some cases may extend through the summer, due to a surge in patients and staff shortages. Reuters · Jul 3, 2022
Justin Bieber’s grandmother Kathy caught up in fiery car crash, reports claim Kathy Bieber’s convertible was allegedly hit while she was stopped in a street in Ontario The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Low-income families should not lose child-care subsidies while on parental leave High-quality early childhood education and care services provide children with warm and nurturing interactions and ample opportunities for children to play, foster their intellectual and emotional growth and develop important social skills. The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022
Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022 Indiva Re-Elects The Board, Gets 25 New SKUs Listed By OCS INDIVA Limited (OTCQX: NDVAF) (TSXV:NDVA) revealed results of its annual general meeting of shareholders. At the Meeting, Indiva shareholders approved:
Reuters · Jun 24, 2022 Ontario premier Ford vows to rebuild economy, unveils new Cabinet Doug Ford took the oath of office for a second term as the premier of Canada's most populous province on Friday with a promise to build highways and homes, and rebuild Ontario's economy.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Commentary: Many dogs have already died of heat-related causes this summer — let’s make them the last The four dogs in Florida who died in a hot car while their owner was having lunch. The Ontario pup whose death was the second that his dog walker was responsible for. The one in Texas who succumbed to heatstroke after being left chained in 102-degree heat. With summer barely…
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Will Canada become Metro Detroit's closest abortion haven? DETROIT — Canada might become the closest place for Metro Detroit residents to get a legal abortion if the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion is overturned and anti-abortion forces win their legal battle to let a 1931 Michigan law banning abortion take effect.
Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022 Canadian National Railway Reveals Investments In Ontario & Alberta Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE:CNI) plans to invest ~C$430 million in Ontario and ~C$365 million in Alberta in 2022. The plan includes investments in technology, capacity, rolling stock units, company-wide decarbonization initiatives, and network improvements. The investments will power sustainable growth and ensure the safe movement of goods. "We are building the premier railroad…
Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022 The Valens Company Signs Exclusive Cannabis Partnership With Coldhaus Distribution The Valens Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNS) (TSX: VLNS) has secured an exclusive cannabis partnership with Coldhaus Distribution to provide integrated logistics solutions for Valens-branded cannabis products across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Benzinga · Jun 21, 2022 More Acres Of Farmland In Canada For Red Light Holland's Mushroom Production Plan The Ontario-based Red Light Holland Corp. (OTC Pink: TRUFF), a company engaged in the production, growth & sale of premium psychedelic mushrooms to the Netherlands, has acquired 100 acres of farmland in Cavan-Monaghan, Peterborough, Ontario.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Father whose three children were killed by drunk driver dies by suicide in Ontario Children and their grandfather were killed in 2015
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2022 Ontario's child-care agreement is poised to fail low-income children and families Many parents, economists and and child-care advocates celebrated the signing of Ontario’s early learning and child-care agreement with the federal government at the end of March.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022 Ontario must commit to affordable housing for all, not attainable housing During his provincial election victory speech on June 2, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he aimed to build more housing to make the housing market more “attainable” for everyone.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022 3 challenges facing the Ontario NDP as it tries to win more support The results of the 2022 Ontario provincial election were a devastating setback for the New Democrats, involving a loss of votes, seats and support among important demographic groups.