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Air Canada given one Boeing 737 MAX 8 grounding exemption for training
While the world’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet remains grounded after two fatal crashes, a solitary Air Canada plane has been spotted in the skies, shuttling between Quebec and Ontario. Continue reading
Guelph city council approves $67.1 million library for Baker District
By Matt Carty Reporter
Staff told council an additional 0.86 per cent would have to be phased into the city’s property taxes over three years to help pay for the cost. Continue reading
New Brunswick community hosts major celebration of Hockeyville
The community of Renous, N.B., has been struck by a string of tragedies, resulting in the deaths of a number of young people. One of them formed the basis of the community’s application to Kraft Hockeyville. Continue reading
A beach in Lachine? Officials say they’re interested in the idea
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Officials in Lachine say they’re musing over the idea of building a beach on Lac Saint-Louis. Continue reading
Brian Mulroney opens university institute in N.S. that bears his name
The $60-million Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, housed in a new 75,000-square-foot building called Mulroney Hall, will offer what it says will be Canada’s only public policy program for undergraduates. Continue reading
Vaudreuil-Dorion to start twice-a-month garbage pickup, Pierrefonds-Roxboro mulls reduced collection
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Starting Oct. 1, garbage collection in Vaudreuil-Dorion west of the Island of Montreal will be reduced for single-family homes and buildings with four units or less. Continue reading
Ontario government orders public hospitals to report vaping-related lung disease
Christine Elliott says the data will be critical as the government discusses the problem with experts on solutions to the potential dangers of vaping. Continue reading
Canadian author Graeme Gibson, partner of Margaret Atwood dead at 85
Penguin Random House Canada says Canadian author Graeme Gibson has died at 85. Continue reading
Brescia University College launches new mental wellness program
The holistic wellness space will provide students with an opportunity to seek peer-to-peer support through the university’s Wellness Peers program. Continue reading
First known Canadian case of vaping-related illness reported in London, Ont.
A release from the MLHU says the youth “has been diagnosed with severe respiratory illness that has been linked to the individual’s use of vaping products.” Continue reading