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Maison Benoît Labre, located in the city’s St-Henri neighbourhood, serves vulnerable clients who are either unhoused or dealing with addiction issues. ​Maison Benoît Labre, located in the city’s St-Henri neighbourhood,… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:05 pm Montreal wants to move day services from homeless shelter, citing ‘difficult’ cohabitation​Kalina Laframboise

Halifax police say they have ended a search without having found a 26-year-old woman last seen on a kayaking outing at a local lake. ​Halifax police say they have ended… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:21 pm Search for missing kayaker in Halifax concludes without finding the 26-year-old​

Police in multiple cities across Canada are responding to bomb threats that were sent to Jewish organizations, synagogues and some hospitals this morning. ​Police in multiple cities across Canada are… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:10 pm Multiple Jewish organizations, hospitals across Canada receive identical bomb threats​

The Stanley Cup and Belleville native, Nick Cousins, visited the Mackay Insurance Arena where hundreds of local fans waited in line for their chance at a picture. ​The Stanley Cup… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 5:31 pm Belleville welcomes Stanley Cup and hometown hero Nick Cousins​Kaytlyn Poberznick

When a Nova Scotia woman set out on a walk, she ended up discovering something very colourful. ​When a Nova Scotia woman set out on a walk, she ended up… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 5:24 pm ‘Caught me by surprise’: Rare ‘blue’ frog spotted in Nova Scotia​

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging negotiators to reach a deal to prevent an unprecedented railway stoppage that could have an economic impact worth billions of dollars. ​Prime Minister Justin… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:25 pm Commuters, billions of dollars could be affected by rail strike; Trudeau urges deal​

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will be in Calgary Wednesday, after visiting Montreal Tuesday, to try and get the railways and union to reach a deal. ​Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:24 pm As rail shutdown looms, Freeland vows no tolerance for ‘self-inflicted wound’​Uday Rana

Trial dates have been set for four teen girls accused in the fatal swarming of a homeless Toronto man ​Trial dates have been set for four teen girls accused in… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 4:24 pm Trial dates set for four teens accused in fatal swarming of Toronto homeless man​

Health Canada says it is reviewing submissions from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax for their updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the most recent strains circulating. ​Health Canada says it is reviewing submissions… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 5:57 pm ‘Significant amount of COVID’ expected in the fall. Are new vaccines coming?​Saba Aziz

Jacob Wassermann, 24, is heading to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris just a few years after taking up the sport of rowing. ​Jacob Wassermann, 24, is heading to the… Read More »on August 21, 2024 at 6:01 pm ‘Competitiveness has always been a part of me’: Former Humboldt Bronco heading to Paris for Paralympics​