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Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases
Quebec’s legislature adopted a housing bill today that restricts a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases. The new law allows landlords to reject lease transfers for any reason, whereas previously they had to show they had serious concerns about the new tenant. The transfer of leases allows new tenants to ... Read More »
Richonne rises in ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Danai Gurira remembers a moment filming ” The Walking Dead “ which she now believes contributed to the future pairing of her character Michonne with Andrew Lincoln’s Rick. It was during season three, Gurira’s first season on the show. The scene featured Lincoln, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan and Michael ... Read More »
Millennials outnumber baby boomers in Canada as immigration slows population aging
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population. The federal agency noted the change in its newly released population estimate for July 1, 2023, broken down by age and gender. ... Read More »
Funeral in southern Manitoba for slain mother, children, niece
CARMAN, Man. – A funeral is scheduled this morning in southern Manitoba for five family members killed in what police have called an unimaginable tragedy. Amanda Clearwater, her young children – Bethany, Jayven and Isabella Manoakeesick – and her teen niece Myah-Lee Gratton are being remembered in the town of Carman, Man. People attending the ... Read More »
NLL’s New York team to move to Ottawa and be renamed Black Bears starting next season
Ottawa has a new professional sports team coming to town. The National Lacrosse League is returning to the nation’s capital, with the New York Riptide moving north of the border starting next season. The team will be named the Ottawa Black Bears and will play out of the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the NHL’s ... Read More »
Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday. The contract is a one-way deal, with Brodzinski earning $787,500 annually whether he stays in the NHL or is sent down to the minor leagues. ... Read More »
First Quantum pursuing international arbitration in wake of Panama mine shutdown
A Canadian-headquartered mining company is seeking at least $20 billion through international arbitration in the wake of the shutdown of its copper mine in Panama. The CEO of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. said Wednesday that arbitration is not the company’s first choice and that it continues to hope it can reach a satisfactory solution with ... Read More »
Conservative government would require websites to verify age to watch porn: Poilievre
OTTAWA – A future Conservative government would change the law to require that porn websites verify the age of users to prevent minors from accessing the content, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre signalled on Wednesday. When asked whether his government would require porn websites to verify the age of users, Poilievre gave a one-word answer: “Yes.” ... Read More »
Principal dancer Guillaume Cote to retire from National Ballet of Canada
TORONTO – Guillaume Cote doesn’t really want to leave the National Ballet of Canada, but after a quarter century with the company, the 42-year-old principal dancer saysit’s time. Reflecting on his aches and pains, the competition, the constant pursuit of perfection, he says he wouldn’t mind slowing down. “A place like the National Ballet of ... Read More »
Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: ‘I’ve got it really good in Winnipeg’
Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically. Coming off a season that featured personal success coupled with uneven results for his Winnipeg Jets – including a memorable, candid public dressing down from head coach Rick Bowness following a meek playoff exit – there were plenty of moving parts for the star goaltender ... Read More »
Poilievre against transgender women in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he believes “biological males” have no place in sports or change rooms that are labelled female. Poilievre was asked at a news conference Wednesday about his position on whether transgender women should be allowed in spaces that are labelled for women and whether he would introduce any legislation ... Read More »
