Requests open for float entries for Peterborough Canada Day Parade
The City of Peterborough says parade entry applications will be open until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Last year's parade had 25 float entries, the most in four years.
Canada
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers look ahead to big Canada Day party
The Blue Bombers announced Friday that a Canada Day celebration is planned for July 1 at Princess Auto Stadium, complete with live entertainment and a fireworks show.
Sports
May 3
Peterborough will keep Canada Day Parade for 2024 but its future is unknown
There were 25 float entries in Peterborough's 2023 Canada Day Parade, up from 21 in 2022 and 16 in 2019. The parade was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Apr 23
Report recommends City of Peterborough cancel Canada Day Parade
A Peterborough staff report recommends that the city's Canada Day parade be cancelled as waning interest and higher costs mean it is 'no longer a sustainable activity.'
Canada
Apr 19
Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre to see light of day in Montreal
There was laughter and tears at a Montreal press conference Thursday, following news that a new cultural centre for Black communities across Canada is to be opened in the city.
Canada
May 16
Backyard fireworks: London, Ont. draft bylaw includes two new holidays to light up
If politicians approve the draft bylaw, Londoners would be able to ignite backyard fireworks on Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali.
Consumer
Mar 14
Frito Lay Canada recalls popular chips due to possible salmonella risk
Frito Lay Canada said it is working closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure the recalled products are removed from the marketplace.
Health
May 14
‘Summer of discontent’ coming over public service in-office order: unions
Canada’s largest public service unions are threatening a 'summer of discontent' after Ottawa mandated that federal civil servants return to the office three days a week.
Canada
May 8
Canadians should listen to CSIS head on TikTok warning, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians should pay attention after the director of Canada’s spy agency called TikTok a threat.
Canada
May 17
Canada Revenue Agency to audit Saskatchewan for not paying carbon levies: Moe
Moe said the agency has indicated it will look at Saskatchewan's books to see how much the province owes in levies that weren't paid to Ottawa.
Canada
Apr 29
London, Ont. marks annual Day of Mourning to remember lives lost, injured at work
This year, the London and District Labour Council says Canada’s unions are marking the Day of Mourning by calling on decision-makers to take immediate action to make work safe.
Canada
Apr 28
TSX edges off recent record after blowout jobs report, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada's main stock index edged lower Friday after closing at a record high the day before as markets reacted to a much stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Economy
May 10
Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?
Canada's firefighting resources were strained last year. An expert warns the backbone, the water bombers, are old and may struggle this year if Canada sees many fires this year.
Canada
May 15
S&P/TSX composite edges lower Monday, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of major economic data reports coming in the days ahead.
Economy
May 13
Wildfires are burning across western Canada. What to know
Wildfires have prompted evacuation orders in western Canada just days after officials warned of 'significant risk' from the natural hazard this summer.
Canada
May 11
Man who killed Banff taxi driver in 1990 granted day parole
In a decision dated April 4, 2024, the Parole Board of Canada granted Ryan Jason Love day parole for a period of six months.
Crime
May 8
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data
Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before as industrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
Apr 24
Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your area
As another wildfire season begins, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index.
Health
May 20
ANALYSIS: Retiring coach Rick Bowness left indelible mark on the game of hockey
It was fitting that on a day when the ice was being removed from Canada Life Centre for the season, Rick Bowness removed himself from the game for good.
Sports
May 8
Spray pads opening in Winnipeg on May long weekend, city says
As of May 18, kids and kids-at-heart will be able to get out and enjoy the relief from the prairie heat at spray pads around the city.
Entertainment
May 17