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5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

5 million bees fall off truck, drivers told to keep windows closed: Halton police

Local beekeepers were thanked by police west of Toronto for springing into action Wednesday morning after a truck spilled crates carrying five million bees onto a road. Halton Regional Police said they received a call around 6:15 a.m.
Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

TORONTO — The union representing striking grocery store workers at 27 Metro stores in the Greater Toronto Area has reached a tentative agreement with the retailer that could serve as a precedent for the union's coming contract talks with the other bi
Preliminary hearing postponed for Quebec man charged with killing 3 people with truck

Preliminary hearing postponed for Quebec man charged with killing 3 people with truck

AMQUI, Que. — A preliminary hearing for a Quebec man charged with killing three people with his truck has been postponed until January 2024.
N.S. RCMP seek suspects in wharf assault as tensions rise over unauthorized fishing

N.S. RCMP seek suspects in wharf assault as tensions rise over unauthorized fishing

HALIFAX — RCMP in Nova Scotia are seeking suspects in an alleged assault and theft at a wharf on St. Mary's Bay earlier this month.
Trudeau to visit Indonesia, Singapore and India next week as Canada seeks trade deals

Trudeau to visit Indonesia, Singapore and India next week as Canada seeks trade deals

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Asia next week for a whirlwind tour of Indonesia, Singapore and India.
No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

VANCOUVER — Alesha Campbell's five-year-old daughter Maddie used to look forward to "Forest Fridays," when she and kindergarten classmates would walk through the woods behind Rose Valley Elementary in West Kelowna.
In the news today: Universities pull course info and BC kids head back to school soon

In the news today: Universities pull course info and BC kids head back to school soon

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school

TORONTO — When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade, the pair won't be walking to the bus stop or driving to school together. Instead, the seven-year-old will mosey over to the front room in their Kitchener, Ont.
Mohawk-language Bible published after decades-long effort by one Quebec man

Mohawk-language Bible published after decades-long effort by one Quebec man

KANESATAKE — Harvey Satewas Gabriel still remembers the first time he heard a preacher read Bible passages in the Mohawk language back in the 1950s.
A look at 10 films sparking interest ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

A look at 10 films sparking interest ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — A bombastic bawdy musical, a feel-good soccer-driven popcorn flick and what may be the last film from a revered Japanese auteur are among the cinematic highlights set for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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