3 Hezbollah Fighters Including Commander Killed In Airstrike In Lebanon: Israel | World News
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that three Hezbollah militants, including two leaders, were killed in their airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, as per CNN. Muhammad Hussein Shahouri, identified as the "Commander of the Rockets and Missiles Unit of Radwan Forces' Western Region," was among those killed in an airstrike in Kfar Dounine in southern Lebanon, reported ANI citing an...
‘Her Yes Club,’ created by Bowmanville mom, connects parents with child-care providers
When Bowmanville, Ont. mom Carmen Doucette had her first daughter in 2019, she didn’t realize how hard it would be to find child care. “I was very naive and unaware of how hard it is to find child care,” said Doucette.Now a mother of two daughters, aged three and five, with both herself and her husband working full time,...
New proposal could see Winnipeg, community outreach assist in encampment cleanups – Winnipeg
Encampments along the Assiniboine and Red rivers have been problematic in Winnipeg for quite some time, with issues from safety to the accumulation of garbage and other health and fire hazards at the forefront. On Tuesday, the City’s Executive Policy Committee unanimously approved an amendment to a motion which could pave the way to establishing working partnerships with community...
Suspect identified in destructive downtown Vernon fire: RCMP – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A suspect has been identified, say police, concerning a massive fire that destroyed several businesses in Vernon, B.C.’s downtown last summer. During the early hours of July 4, 2023, flames erupted inside a building along the 2800 block of 30th Street.Fire crews were quick to respond and managed to get the blaze under control,...
‘A swing and a miss’: Saskatchewan premier comments on federal budget, deficit – Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe commented on the release of the federal budget Tuesday afternoon at the Legislature, saying the $39.8-billion deficit projected for 2024-25 is more than the province can handle. “It’s more than we are willing to bear and it’s very unfortunate that this is a government that won’t even try,” Moe said.He said the Saskatchewan Party asked...
2024 federal budget gets mixed reviews in Alberta amid housing crisis
Ottawa’s newest budget is getting mixed reviews across Alberta, with many questioning how the proposed reforms will actually solve the country’s housing crisis. On Tuesday, the federal Liberal government delivered its 2024 budget with promises to help young Canadians. The proposed $57-billion budget comes amid a stronger-than-expected economy and new taxes targeted at the wealthiest Canadians.A lot of the...
Justin Trudeau’s government raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal budget
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced Tuesday it is imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as part of the federal budget.The budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, which refers to the taxable share of profit made on the sale of assets.The taxable portion of capital gains above $250,000 Canadian...
Water-filling station begins operating in Township of South Frontenac – Kingston
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There’s an addition to the Township of South Frontenac with the community welcoming a new water fill station. The station began operating earlier this week, nearly four years after the idea first floated through municipal council. According to Troy Dunlop, municipal manager of engineering and capital projects, the cost of installing the station...
New Brunswick officials say province is ready for wildfire season – New Brunswick
New Brunswick officials say the province is prepared for this year’s fire season, with 143 trained firefighters, 24 student recruits and two more water bombers. The province’s 10-year average is 246 fires per year, with 4.5 square kilometres of forest burned, Environment Minister Mike Holland told a news conference about the government’s preparations.But while the number of fires last...
Kingston fire crews tackle residential blaze, no injuries reported – Kingston
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials with the Kingston Fire and Rescue said no injuries were reported following a fire that struck a home on Monday. Fire crews responded to the fire in the 1000 block of Winford Place at 1:30 p.m. Officials said the scene involved visible flames coming from the rear of the building. Once extinguished,...
