Kristi Allan loves Taylor Swift, and she loves the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, too. When she put both of them together, it resulted in the biggest fundraiser the group — which provides counselling and other services in Newfoundland and Labrador — has ever seen. Raffle for concert tickets snagged by …
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Wildfires have lit up home insurance costs. So what’s needed to spark an interest in fireproofing?
Spiking insurance rates, similar to what has been happening in American fire zones, have renewed a focus on steps people can take to fireproof their properties. Some say incentives from government and the insurance industry could boost uptake. Incentives urged to boost uptake of programs aimed at mitigating property damage …
Read More »High cost of living dragging down Armed Forces morale, chaplain general warns
Military chaplains are seeing an increasing number of soldiers, sailors and aircrew who — squeezed by the soaring cost of living and stuck in a system that forces them to relocate — are in financial distress and seeking assistance. Changes to a cost-of-living benefit left many members feeling 'undervalued' — …
Read More »Danielle Smith’s big-money sales pitch on Alberta pension plan hasn’t worked yet
Polling shows that, despite the rosy picture the UCP is painting of higher benefits and lower pension contributions, leaving the CPP remains a widely unpopular idea in the province. A past analysis for UCP minister expressed caution that seems absent from current message Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can usually only …
Read More »3 people dead after plane crash in Chilliwack, B.C.: RCMP
Three people are dead after a small plane crashed near a motel in Chilliwack, B.C., according to RCMP. Everyone on board died and the next of kin are being notified Three people are dead after a small plane crashed in Chilliwack, B.C., according to RCMP in the city about 100 …
Read More »Cult of self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ threatens Sask. village with public executions
An extremist cult leader and her followers have set up camp in a small Saskatchewan village, 83 kilometres northwest of Maple Creek, near the Alberta border. The group has called for public execution of elected officials and other members in and around the community. RCMP is increasing police presence in …
Read More »Preliminary work to start on Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, a decade after Quebec derailment disaster
Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced the start of preliminary work on the rail bypass system that would take the railway out of what used to be downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. Despite pushback from residents, federal transport minister announces step forward More than 10 years after the Lac-Mégantic train derailment, Federal …
Read More »Cost of Canada’s new flagship ocean science vessel jumps to $1.28B
The scientific vessel to replace the decommissioned Canadian Coast Guard Ship Hudson is now $1 billion over its original budget. Vessel will track climate change in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of St Lawrence The budget for Canada's new flagship ocean research ship increased 28 per cent this year jumping …
Read More »N.S. minor hockey community voices support for dressing room policy change
Hockey Canada is encouraging players to wear base layers under their equipment to the arena. Some members of the minor hockey community say the change is for the better. Players encouraged to wear base layer under their equipment to arena Members of the minor hockey community in Nova Scotia are …
Read More »Top generals warn that allies — Canada included — are running dangerously low on artillery shells
A leading NATO official and Canada's top military commander have both warned allies within the past week that their ammunition shortages have reached a crisis state, and are calling for urgent action to boost production of critical artillery rounds. Leading NATO official says the alliance is coming close to scraping …
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