Many people from other parts of the Americas reflect on their identity in the month of October, also known as Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. Karla Martínez Pomier, originally from Havana and now living in Hamilton, is one of them. October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada and …
Read More »Around Canada
An N.L. oil project that was nearly abandoned is back on track, as finish line nears on construction
A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil project that came close to being abandoned during the global pandemic is now racing toward the finish line, with uncertainty replaced by optimism. Massive concrete structure in Argentia is now 83% complete, with nearly 1,000 workers on the job. A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore …
Read More »Canada’s electronic spy agency facing a staffing crisis
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering foreign interference, is experiencing a “major staffing crisis,” a former CSE spy told Radio-Canada/CBC. CSE not immune to shortage of cybersecurity experts, chief acknowledges. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering …
Read More »Toronto businessman accused in U.S. of helping Iran’s regime was also investigated in Canada
A Toronto businessman wanted in the United States on felony charges for allegedly helping Iran’s regime evade sanctions has also been on the radar of Canadian law enforcement for more than 15 years. Salim Henareh’s business activity was tracked by RCMP, FINTRAC for 15 years. A Toronto businessman wanted in …
Read More »Rotten wood, insect damage found after walkway collapse at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar, documents show
A rotted support beam and possible damage from carpenter ants were among several issues discovered after an elevated wooden walkway at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar collapsed during a school field trip earlier this year, documents obtained by Radio-Canada through a freedom of information request reveal. Photos of insects on structure, design …
Read More »Ontario woman wants mandatory signs on private beaches after husband drowned in Lake Erie
The end of summer for Patricia Mason-Levasseur means another season has come and gone without the changes she’d like to see at private beaches in Ontario. Mason-Levasseur’s husband, Patrick Keith, drowned at a beach on Lake Erie in 2016. Since then, she says she falls apart each time she hears …
Read More »Charlottetown experiments with mini forests to speed up growth
A new project in the city of Charlottetown is trying to grow small forests faster, using high density planting and native species. The technique is called the Miyawaki method, named for the Japanese ecologist and botanist who developed the idea of mini forests, and how to grow them, in the …
Read More »Service Alberta issues director’s order against Calgary contractor facing criminal charges
A Calgary contractor accused of defrauding homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars can continue working, but has been ordered to stop entering into prepaid contracts following a Service Alberta investigation. Alan Hrehirchuk, 53, was charged with fraud and forgery in July. He is accused of forging subcontractor invoices …
Read More »Unifor begins strike at some GM facilities in Canada
Canadian labour union Unifor said on Tuesday it will initiate strikes at General Motors facilities in the country as negotiations with the automaker hit a roadblock. Strike affects facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock in Ontario. Canadian labour union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at …
Read More »Debate on school pronoun policy scheduled to begin in Sask. legislature Tuesday
The Saskatchewan government is expected to introduce a bill Tuesday afternoon to invoke the notwithstanding clause — part of an effort to fast track its controversial school pronoun policy. Premier Scott Moe intends to use notwithstanding clause to override courts on controversial policy. The Saskatchewan government is expected to introduce …
Read More »