‘He’s already gone’: Montreal teen turns to writing after father’s death to cancer – Montreal
For Tyler Szeremeta, speaking about the death of his father hasn’t always been easy. The 16-year-old Montreal teen lost him to cancer in December 2022, and dealing with all of the emotions that followed was difficult to put into words.“It was weird just knowing that my life is nowhere near done and he’s already gone,” said Szeremeta. “So that...
Chinese city Zhengzhou tells state-owned company to buy second-hand homes to reduce new housing inventories
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central city of Zhengzhou has asked residents to sell their second-hand homes to a local state-owned company and buy new ones instead, in a bid to reduce new-home inventories and boost the local property sector.Local state state-owned company Zhengzhou Urban Development Group Co. will buy 500 second-hand homes from April 20 to June 30,...
Chinese economy beats growth expectations in first quarter
China's economy expanded far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed Tuesday, but disappointing retail and industrial figures suggested leaders face severe headwinds to hit their annual growth target.Beijing has set a goal of around five percent for 2024, which officials have already admitted will "not be easy" and which analysts said was ambitious...
China’s economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy in the first quarter beat expectations while receiving a boost from policies and an increase in demand, the government said Tuesday.The world’s second-largest economy expanded at a 5.3% annual pace in January-March, beating analysts’ forecasts of about 4.8%, official data show. Compared to the previous quarter, growth was up 1.6%.China’s economy has...
After Long Delays, US House To Vote On Aid Bills For Israel, Ukraine | World News
New Delhi: United States House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday introduced a complex plan for providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan during wartime. Johnson announced that the Republican-led House would finally vote this week on aid legislation for Ukraine and Israel, following several months of delays and pressure from the right-wing. Speaker Johnson posted on ‘X’ about the...
Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
The federal government’s proposed housing reforms are a good first step but are not enough for Alberta, a housing advocate said. Jessica Bird, a Calgary resident, has been living in her apartment for the last four years. When her family first moved into the then-renovated unit, the rent was $1,075 a month, everything included. The landlord increased her rent...
Renting vs owning: A tale of 2 different Lethbridge housing markets – Lethbridge
A new report shows that it’s a renter’s market in Lethbridge, Alta., but not everyone agrees, including staff with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union. Rachele Preston, the vice-president of the organization says even through the cost of rent is relatively low, it’s still too high for students.“Students really struggle with it because they don’t work full-time a lot...
Saskatchewan premier delivers address at 2024 SUMA Convention in Regina
The 2024 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow kicked off on Sunday at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District. On Monday, attendees heard from the provincial government on what they’re doing to assist the needs of urban municipalities.“It’s an opportunity for us to come together as municipal levels of government, provincial level of government and have (an) open discussion about the...
Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Research Manitoba renewing an agreement with a firm connecting local companies, interns and training programs, but for nearly $2 million more. On Monday, business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded with $4.8 million over three years.John Hepburn, the not-for-profit’s CEO said...
Manitoba premier and delegation head to U.S. on trade mission – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted April 15, 2024 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and several others are making a trip to the U.S. on a trade mission. The group, including Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer, provincial ministers and business stakeholders, will visit Washington, D.C., and New York City to meet...
