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Less than 10 per cent of homeless shelters N.S. promised last year currently in placeNova Scotia announced in 2023 it was paying $7.5 million for 200 self-contained, fibreglass shelters, with 100 of them earmarked for use in Halifax.CanadaJun 16
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Peterborough clinic’s safer-supply program reports drop in overdoses, drug useApproximately 86 per cent of individuals reported using less or no fentanyl after 12 months in the safe supply program based on data from May 2022 to December 2023.HealthJun 13
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N.S. bumps up forgivable loan limit for secondary units and backyard suitesThe forgivable loan in Nova Scotia is worth up to 50 per cent of eligible costs or $40,000, whichever is less. The loan can cover the costs of materials, permits and labour.CanadaApr 8
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Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepareAs an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.WeatherJun 17
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Gender pay gap in Canada’s tech sector almost tripled over 5 years: studyA new study shows the gender pay gap in Canada's tech sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021, with the average woman tech worker making almost $20,000 less in 2021.CanadaJun 20
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Emergency Support Services undergoes changes for upcoming wildfire season in B.C.The 2023 wildfire season strained B.C.’s emergency support services program — so much so that changes are being made for 2024.CanadaJun 18
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Police ‘busy’ with uptick in Hamilton shootings, but receiving more help from publicHamilton police continue to deal with an increasing rash of shootings in the city, but have also seen more help from the public assisting in investigations.Crime6 hours
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25% of B.C. renters spend half of income on housing: reportAccording to the 2024 renters report coming out of Royal LePage, British Columbians are still facing some of the highest rent prices in the country.CanadaJun 20
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Facing burnout, 1 in 6 B.C. teachers thinking of quitting: surveyThe BC Teachers' Federation released the results of its second annual membership survey on Wednesday, and union president Clint Johnston said they are "concerning."EducationJun 5
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How do traffic slowdowns and congestion affect the economy?Were you late to work this morning? A new study could provide some insight into how much summer roadwork costs the Canadian economy.CanadaJun 7
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‘Virtually zero chance’ of seeing gas cost $1 per litre in Canada again: reportA price-monitoring company says Canadians aren't likely to see gas cost less than $1 per litre again amid a carbon price hike, along with geopolitical strife.MoneyApr 2
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Toronto transit workers vote in favour of ratifying new contract with TTCMembers of the union representing nearly 12,000 public transit workers in Toronto have voted to ratify their new contract.CanadaJun 19
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Cities warm up ‘like stones in a sauna’ during a heat wave. Can that change?Experts say city and suburb dwellers have it much worse than their counterparts living in the countryside, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as ‘urban heat island effect.'CanadaJun 18
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S&P/TSX composite closes down as telecom and metal stocks fall, U.S. markets mixedThe S&P/TSX composite index ended down 60.11 points at 21,788.48, weighed by losses in the telecom and base metal sectors as part of broader lossesCanada6 hours
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BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of suppliesThe BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living.CanadaMay 23
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WestJet Encore averts potential pilot strike with tentative dealWestJet Encore and its pilots reached a deal Thursday after two weeks of negotiations, steering clear of a potential strike this week.MoneyMay 30
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What to cook this week: Eggplant Parmesan, pasta-less eggplant lasagnaIt's a vegetarian's dream - hearty and substantial, a meat-substitute that can hold its own. But eggplant can be enjoyed in a variety of recipes.LifestyleDec 31, 1969
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TSX falls more than 200 points Friday, U.S. markets retreat after jobs reportsCanada's main stock index fell one per cent Friday, led by industrials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets retreated.EconomyJun 7
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More Quebec patients leave emergency rooms before being treated: studyThe number of patients who leave emergency rooms before being treated is increasing in Quebec, according to the results of a study by the Montreal Economic Institute.HealthJun 20
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New rules coming for tenants paying fixed rent in Nova Scotia’s public housing unitsOver the next four years, 1,445 public housing tenants will start paying rent based on their household income, which means they could be paying more or less than they are now.CanadaJun 20