Monthly Archives: March 2024

Auston Matthews Secures Second 60-Goal Season With Greasy Finish

Auston Matthews Secures Second 60-Goal Season With Greasy Finish

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Makes History with Second 60-Goal Season Auston Matthews etched his name in NHL history books tonight, scoring his 60th goal of the season and securing his place as the 16th player to achieve multiple 60-goal campaigns. The drama unfolded in the dying moments of the game. With the Toronto Maple Leafs locked in a tight battle, Matthews …

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Voting for CAA’s worst roads is now open

Voting for CAA’s worst roads is now open

The Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) annual Worst Roads campaign is back, and voting is now open. Each year, CAA invites drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders to identify roads in need of the most improvement. Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations at CAA, joined a live interview to discuss the initiative. High Voter Engagement and …

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Canada’s Population Reaches 41 Million

Canada’s Population Reaches 41 Million

Canada, March 31, 2024 – According to new data from Statistics Canada, Canada’s population reached 41 million people on Wednesday, March 29, 2024. This is a new milestone for the country, just 9 months after reaching 40 million. Canada’s population growth rate was 3.2% in 2023, the fastest in over six decades. The majority of this growth was driven by …

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Iranian TV host stabbed outside home in London

Iranian TV host stabbed outside home in London

A journalist in London was repeatedly stabbed outside his home this week. The victim is a news anchor for a UK-based Iranian TV channel. The channel had reportedly reported extensively on anti-government protests in Iran and has been the target of threats in the past. CBC’s Dominic Fidus has the latest. Iranian TV host stabbed Pouya Zarati is a host …

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Baltimore bridge collapse: US economy at stake in getting port operating again, governor says

Baltimore bridge collapse: US economy at stake in getting port operating again, governor says

Following the devastating bridge collapse at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland’s Governor held a press conference. He expressed gratitude to Tradepoint Atlantic for their support in minimizing the economic fallout. This nearby port has begun accepting diverted cargo ships, ensuring goods keep moving. The Governor outlined four key priorities for the recovery: Prioritizing Closure for Families: The Governor’s top priority …

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Haiti crisis: Surge in gang violence, food insecurity envelopes nation

Haiti crisis: Surge in gang violence, food insecurity envelopes nation

It’s being called apocalyptic. Some streets in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, look like a war zone. Canada Embassy is on a major thoroughfare and has, for more than a week, been protected by Canadian Special Forces. The only safe way in or out is by helicopter. This was one of nine airlifts to the Dominican Republic Thursday, but for most, …

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Titans team up in latest sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Titans team up in latest sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

She can feel it, Kong and Godzilla can feel it too. Something is coming, something even they’re afraid of. Some of your favorite big monsters are back in the latest sequel in the series, “Godzilla vs. Kong,” titled “The New Empire.” This time, instead of pitting the two against each other, they unite against a mysterious force threatening to destroy …

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TikTok, Snapchat respond to Ontario school boards’ social media lawsuit

TikTok, Snapchat respond to Ontario school boards’ social media lawsuit

The social media industry, valued at over $150 billion, carries significant weight in shaping what users see and experience on these platforms. With so much at stake, Ontario school boards are seeking a share of this wealth to address the negative impacts of social media on young users. Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s apology and claims that social media has positive aspects …

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South Africa bus crash: At least 45 Easter pilgrims killed, 8-year-old girl lone survivor

South Africa bus crash: At least 45 Easter pilgrims killed, 8-year-old girl lone survivor

A horrific bus crash in South Africa Limpopo province has claimed the lives of 45 people. The tragedy unfolded on Thursday when a bus carrying passengers to an Easter service in Botswana veered off course. According to the Department of Transport, the driver lost control of the vehicle, sending it plummeting off a bridge and into a ravine below. The …

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One dead following daytime stabbing in Toronto

One dead following daytime stabbing in Toronto

Welcome back. You may have heard the phrase “call before you dig,” and it’s crucial to keep that in mind if you’re doing any work on your property. Accidentally damaging a gas pipe, power line, or communications cable can be expensive to repair and poses a safety hazard. Pat Forign is here with a consumer alert. Pat, thanks. Michelle and …

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