Al Shabaab militants are executing hostages at Garissa University College in Kenya in what is still an ongoing stand-off between government forces and the Somalian jihadist group. There are reports that some of the victims […]
Many Ontario residents will see an increase in their hydro bills starting January 2016 as the government cuts costs for low-income residents. An estimated $30 will be discounted from the hydro bills of roughly 500,000 […]
Ontario has raised its minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 an hour effective Oct 1. This increase in wages will give Ontario workers the second highest rate in Canada, following the Northwest Territories. In the fall, […]
Comicon conventions are growing in size and popularity, and are changing each year to suit the needs of the attending public. At this year’s 2015 Toronto Comicon event, anime, horror, superheroes and science fiction were just […]
As excited as Canadian basketball fans were to see Andrew Wiggins in the flesh, they were probably more excited to see the Raptors earn their first back to back victory in a month. In a […]
The World Mastercard Toronto Fashion week features many of the most talented and creative Canadian designers in the industry. Some of these designers include, Mercedes-Benz “start up presents” Sid Neigum, 3.Paradis, Mikael D, Mackage, Narces, Rudsak, Helder Diego, Melissa […]
The Halton unit of Canadian Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to help sell daffodil pins as part of Daffodil Month held in April, a crucial funding time for the organisation. Volunteers are needed for activities […]
With condo living on the rise, many pet owners are having to decide between their dogs or community living. Many condo declarations state a maximum number of dogs per unit and a maximum weight for each dog. […]
A man in his 40s died in a high speed car accident at 12:30 a.m. in Mississauga early Mar. 29. It happened on Eglinton Avenue and Tomken Road. Authorities said the man was driving at 190 kilometres […]
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has unveiled Izumo, its largest military vessel since World War II. The vessel stands at 241 meters in length and is 51 meters longer than the Hyuga, the previous largest vessel. […]
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