PWHL Boston, Ottawa in playoff battle, and season-end award predictions
Join host Rob Pizzo and PWHL analyst Hanna Bunton as they break down the final week of the inaugural PWHL season. Source link
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Talks conclude over a global plastic pollution treaty. What to know
The Canadian-hosted talks, which opened last week and lasted into early Tuesday morning, marked the final day of the fourth round of talks. Source link
Ottawa plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year
Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post’s refusal to participate, sources say. With only months to go before its launch, details of the vast logistical operation remain in flux, federal officials have told Radio-Canada. The government likely will need to adapt the…
Canucks pull off comeback, beat Predators in OT to take 3-1 series lead
Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience. On Sunday, the team showed why, clawing its way back from a two-goal deficit late in the third period, then scoring early in overtime to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in Game…
Airline catering company at Toronto Pearson reaches tentative agreement: union
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing workers responsible for food and beverages on flights out of Toronto Pearson Airport says it has reached a tentative agreement with its company Gate Gourmet. In a statement on Sunday, Teamsters Local Union 647 said a tentative agreement was reached and members are voting…
It’s ‘a labour of love’ on and off the rink as Ontario roller derby team preps for playoffs in U.S.
For Hamilton resident Jane Hutton, getting to roller derby practice in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., is “an ordeal,” but worth it. “I love playing. I love the community,” Hutton said. Hutton played for the local Hammer City Roller Derby team for three years before switching to the more competitive Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., team, Tri-City Thunder, in 2015. Playing the sport lets the…
Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires
As the Ford government throws recruitment bonuses at its struggling forest fire program ahead of a potentially difficult season in the north, Global News can reveal one in five of its crews are unstaffed while several aircraft key to the province’s operations are weeks behind schedule. Ontario’s fire season officially began on April 1, after…
In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the Liberal MP who made a name for himself as a backbencher with his own voice, posted a nine-minute video to YouTube this week about the federal government’s carbon pricing policy. It would be an exaggeration to say the video is setting the internet on fire. As of Friday afternoon, it had a…
2024 Athletics Wanda Diamond League – Shanghai/Suzhou
Watch as the world’s top athletes head to the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre for the second Diamond League Stop of the season. Source link
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return? – National
April 30 is the deadline to file and pay your taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency. If you don’t, you can lose benefits, pay stiff fines or even face jailtime, an accountant told Global News. “Failing to file taxes by the deadline – there are some serious consequences,” chartered personal accountant Shayan Rashid said. If…