Banksy art shows love to Syria
The graffiti artist known as Banksy will project his famous animated image of a girl holding a red balloon across several international landmarks during a global vigil showing love to the people of Syria Mar. 13. […]
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Canada’s role in Afghanistan: from freedom fighter to developer
ANALYSIS Since 2001, Canada’s role in Afghanistan has changed. Canada originally entered the war to help the United States fight the Taliban and find Osama Bin Laden, according to CBC News. But in 2009 the […]
Ottawa allows railways to conceal small spills of hazardous goods
New Transport Safety Board rules allow rail companies to avoid reporting small spills.
Liberals announce “Green Week” initiative to help the environment
The Liberal Government of Ontario announced Mar. 12 that it is beginning a new campaign aimed at helping the environment through raising awareness for the need for sustainable energy sources. Beginning on April 1 for […]
Canadian military mission in Afghanistan ends
Stephen Harper has officially announced Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan has come to an end. The Prime Minister’s office released a statement Mar. 12 saying, “today, the Canadian Flag was lowered at NATO’s International Security […]
Stouffville man dies after truck collides with bus
A Stouffville man died in hospital Mar. 12 after his truck collided with a transit bus in Whitby. The 46-year-old was driving east on Nichol Avenue near Kirby Crescent when he lost control and hit […]
Second baby is HIV-free after early aggressive treatment
A second baby born with the AIDS virus may be in remission—and possibly cured—after heavy treatment only four hours after birth. U.S. doctors made the announcement Wednesday Mar.5 at an AIDS conference in Los Angeles, raising […]
Women still struggling in the GTA
A new report reveals that women in the Greater Toronto Area have lost substantial ground in the workplace and are now attempting to cope with insecure jobs and uncertain futures. Working Women, Working Poor is […]
Cisco to open new $100M global innovation hub in Toronto
Cisco Systems Inc. has picked Toronto as the location of one of four new ‘global innovation hubs’, investing approximately $100 million US over the next decade. The Toronto centre, known as the Internet of Everything Innovation Centre, will […]
Police make drug bust while searching for pedophile
OAKVILLE – A search for a black SUV connected with a ring of pedophiles believed to be operating in the Oakville area resulted in an unrelated drug bust early on Mar. 12. Sgt. Jeff Mackelmoreal […]