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The film industry is a flashpoint in Trump's trade war. Enter TIFF: The Market
TORONTO — When Cameron Bailey was shopping around the idea for TIFF: The Market a few years ago, he didn't make an argument about supporting the arts or enhancing high culture. TORONTO — When Cameron Bailey was shopping around the idea for TIFF: The Market a few years ago, he didn't make an argument about supporting the arts or enhancing high culture. The Toronto International Film Festival CEO made an economic case — not just for TIFF, but for Canada as a whole.
Canada's Indigenous leaders on losing Pope Francis: ‘An ally and a friend’
Canadian Indigenous leaders bid farewell to “an ally and a friend” at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, lauding the pontiff for advancing reconciliation efforts with a historic apology for injustices that remain raw for many. Gov-Gen. Gen.
Kenzie Allen's debut poetry collection a treasure trove of pop culture references
TORONTO — Scattered throughout Kenzie Allen's debut poetry collection are familiar names: Indiana Jones, Pocahontas, Yoko Ono. "The pop culture figures are not just fun, weird foils for me, which they are, but they're also a shared reference point," she said. For a long time, she said, she felt like she had to include those reference points in her work – to name the stereotypes about Indigenous women so she could challenge them.
A list of mass casualty bus and van crashes on Canadian highways
RCMP say 15 people died and 10 others were taken to hospital on Thursday after a bus collided with a semi-truck near Carberry, Man. Little information was immediately available about the deceased, but RCMP say they believe many of the people on the bus were seniors. Here’s a list of some other serious crashes involving buses and large vehicles on Canadian roads: Dec.
Deadline Approaching for Farmer Grants
By Nicole Santangelo Thompson Northeast SARE offers opportunities for farmers in the Northeast to network, share new ideas and has a robust grant program to try out new concepts all in the name of sustainability. Applications are currently being accepted for Farmer Grants and are due by November 15 at 5pm EST. How much is available? Large projects may apply for as much as $30,000.
Nicola Wealth Real Estate increases DFW footprint with Original
Arlington, Texas, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWRE), in partnership with Birtcher Anderson & Davis (BA&D), have acquired Westway Business Park (“Westway”), located in Arlington, Texas, adjacent to the I-20 in the center of the DFW metroplex. Brokered by Stephen Bailey and his team at JLL, Westway follows NWRE’s entry into DFW with the 2021 year-end acquisition of 3120 Spur 482 and development site 2451 South Beltline, both located in Irving, Texas.
COVID cases are on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know about reinfections
By Nicole Thompson and Adina Bresge The Canadian Press 4:34 Optimism grows as COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids under 5 As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round. But questions remain about the prevalence of reinfection, and the short and long-term health impact that subsequent cases of the virus could have.
Canadian tutor Mattea Roach on her ‘Jeopardy!’ streak and 15 minutes of fame
Canadian Mattea Roach appears in an episode of Jeopardy! in a handout photo. Roach has so far won $286,081 on the show. By Nicole ThompsonThe Canadian Press Fri., April 22, 2022timer4 min. read TORONTO - Canadian “Jeopardy!” champion Mattea Roach has found herself at the centre of an ownership dispute. The 23-year-old Torontonian — or is that Haligonian?
Canadian tutor Mattea Roach on her ‘Jeopardy!’ streak and 15 minutes of fame
TORONTO - Canadian “Jeopardy!” champion Mattea Roach has found herself at the centre of an ownership dispute. The 23-year-old Torontonian — or is that Haligonian? — tutor earned the eighth-longest streak in the TV game show’s regular-season history Friday with 14 consecutive wins, and her fellow Canadians are taking note.
Some colleges, universities to keep masking
Some Canadian post-secondary institutions are warning students not to toss their masks just yet, even as provincial governments drop the long-standing public health measure. The schools are opting for a more cautious approach to COVID-19, citing concerns about potential outbreaks, while provinces – including British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario – have pointed to promising public health indicators such as test positivity rates and hospitalizations as reasons for lifting mask mandates.
Some colleges, universities to keep masking
News Friday, March 11, 2022 Some Canadian post-secondary institutions are warning students not to toss their masks just yet, even as provincial governments drop the long-standing public health measure.
Laurentian need not share privileged records:court
News Wednesday, January 12, 2022 An insolvent university under investigation by Ontario's auditor general need not hand over privileged information as part of the probe, the province's superior court ruled Wednesday. But auditor general Bonnie Lysyk said she plans to appeal the decision, saying Laurentian University's unwillingness to provide "unfettered access" to emails is hampering the analysis she launched last year after the Sudbury, Ont., school filed for creditor protection.
Ontario to expand booster eligibility in new year
News Friday, December 10, 2021 TORONTO — All adults in Ontario will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster next month, the province's top doctor announced Friday, warning that the highly transmissible Omicron variant may become the dominant strain in mere weeks. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore also "strongly advised" people to limit the size of their holiday gatherings and ensure everyone attending is vaccinated.
Ontario to expand booster eligibility in new year
TORONTO - All adults in Ontario will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster next month, the province's top doctor announced Friday, warning that the highly transmissible Omicron variant may become the dominant strain in mere weeks. A staff member walks by a sign telling customers to show their proof of vaccine at a cafe in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.
Ontario to expand booster eligibility in new year
News Friday, December 10, 2021 TORONTO — All adults in Ontario will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster next month, the province's top doctor announced Friday, warning that the highly transmissible Omicron variant may become the dominant strain in mere weeks. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore also "strongly advised" people to limit the size of their holiday gatherings and ensure everyone attending is vaccinated.
More Omicron cases crop up in Ontario
News Friday, December 3, 2021 TORONTO — More cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cropped up in various Toronto-area public health units Friday, as Ontario recorded its highest daily case count in six months. There were 1,031 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province on Friday, the first time the daily tally has climbed above 1,000 since May 30. Nearly all of the new cases were confirmed as the Delta variant.
More Omicron cases crop up in Ontario
News Friday, December 3, 2021 TORONTO — More cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cropped up in various Toronto-area public health units Friday, as Ontario recorded its highest daily case count in six months. There were 1,031 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province on Friday, the first time the daily tally has climbed above 1,000 since May 30. Nearly all of the new cases were confirmed as the Delta variant.
More Omicron cases crop up in Ontario
News Friday, December 3, 2021 TORONTO — More cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 cropped up in various Toronto-area public health units Friday, as Ontario recorded its highest daily case count in six months. There were 1,031 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province on Friday, the first time the daily tally has climbed above 1,000 since May 30. Nearly all of the new cases were confirmed as the Delta variant.
Some health units reintroduce restrictions
Two public health units reintroduced restrictions Friday as Ontario reported its highest daily COVID-19 case count since the beginning of September. Two public health units reintroduced restrictions Friday as Ontario reported its highest daily COVID-19 case count since the beginning of September. Public Health Sudbury and Districts reinstated a work-from-home order and officials in the Kingston area limited indoor gatherings in homes to 10 people.
Child COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up in Ontario
News Thursday, November 25, 2021 TORONTO — Kids and parents braved the rain, cold and needles Thursday in Toronto as the COVID-19 vaccination effort for the five-to-11 age cohort ramped up, with clinics across the country starting to offer kids their first doses. Those lining up in on-and-off drizzle outside a north Toronto walk-in clinic said they were looking forward to safely having sleepovers and birthday parties with their friends again.
Child COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up in Ontario
News Thursday, November 25, 2021 TORONTO — Kids and parents braved the rain, cold and needles Thursday in Toronto as the COVID-19 vaccination effort for the five-to-11 age cohort ramped up, with clinics across the country starting to offer kids their first doses. Those lining up in on-and-off drizzle outside a north Toronto walk-in clinic said they were looking forward to safely having sleepovers and birthday parties with their friends again.
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