In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC’s Shuswap region
By The Canadian Press on August 28th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Wildfire-affected residents to learn fate of homes Residents of British Columbia’s Shuswap region forced from their homes by a destructive wildfire just over a week ago will soon learn the fate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NWT premier: Trudeau made ‘specific commitments’ during weekend meeting in Edmonton
By The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
EDMONTON – After saying last week she was angry Northerners don’t receive the same services from the federal government as people in the rest of Canada, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane says the prime minister made “specific commitments” to address the issue this weekend when they met to discuss firefighting efforts. Cochrane said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns
By The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
MONTREAL – As Quebec struggles to recruit enough teachers to fill its classrooms ahead of the new school year, a major union is warning that it’s proving equally hard to find enough support staff. The Fédération des employées et employés de services publics says there is a worrying number of vacancies for positions such as ... Read More »
1 responseBob Barker remembered as ‘strong voice for animals’ in Canada, says wildlife advocate
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
TORONTO – Television host Bob Barker charmed viewers on “The Price is Right,” but it’s his “strong voice for animals” that one Canadian wildlife advocate says will be irreplaceable. Julie Woodyer, campaigns director at Zoocheck Canada, knew Barker for years as they collaborated on both successful and failed efforts to free animals from captivity at ... Read More »
1 responseWildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes
By Tyler Griffin, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
Two-week work cycles. Shifts that can last up to 18 hours. Sleeping in tents or gymnasiums far from home. Dangerous and unpredictable work environments. Those are the working conditions for many wildland firefighters across the country as Canada contends with a record wildfire season. With climate change expected to worsen wildfires in the future, some ... Read More »
1 response‘It’s really hard’: Ukrainian grandmother lonely but happy family is in Canada
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
Galyna Danyliuk knew she would miss her daughter and grandsons when they fled to Canada shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, but she felt it was best she stay behind to protect their family home. The 68-year-old hairdresser lives in Rivne, with a population of 240,000, about 330 kilometres west of the capital of Kyiv. “It’s ... Read More »
1 response‘I remember the fear’: Canadians recounted horror of Bernardo case following transfer
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – The haunting effect of Paul Bernardo’s crimes lingered for Canadians nearly 30 years later, detailed in the hundreds of messages that poured into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office after the serial killer was transferred to a medium-security prison. “I have a personal friend who was on that jury and she remains traumatized nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Influx of asylum claimants flooding shelters, social services in Ottawa
By Liam Fox, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – Femi Biobaku came to Canada more than a year ago fleeing persecution from the Nigerian authorities, forcing him to leave his wife, two children, community and job as an accountant back home. He landed in Ottawa in July 2022 and stayed with a host family for nearly a month before moving into a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers turn to AI to make workload more manageable, chart lesson plans
By William Eltherington and Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on August 27th, 2023
Jessica Reid has thought about quitting the career she’d dreamed of since childhood hundreds of times. Until recently, she was overwhelmed by her workload as an elementary school teacher – planning lessons for all subjects, creating behavioural support plans for students, grading, not to mention actual classroom time – while also raising three young kids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 26th, 2023
TORONTO – The winning numbers in Saturday’s Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 06, 10, 11, 22, 32 & 43. Bonus: 27 The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 12849755-01 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community support fuels B.C. wildfire fight as residents come to grips with losses
By Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press on August 26th, 2023
The fire chief of Wilson’s Landing on the shores of Lake Okanagan says the wildfire moving down the mountain toward his community made an “unearthly” howling sound as it stirred up winds to become a “self-feeding beast.” Paul Zydowicz says his team had been monitoring the blaze and helping residents of nearby Traders Cove reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
