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Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — The Manitoba government is promising $12 million to improve a highway intersection where a crash last year killed 17 people on a minibus on their way to a casino.
Hopes remain for Rideau Canal Skateway opening after last year’s historic closure

Hopes remain for Rideau Canal Skateway opening after last year’s historic closure

OTTAWA — Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips is hopeful Ottawa's famed Rideau Canal will open for skating this year despite winter's slow start.
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023. 
Victims of Montreal New Year's hit-and-run remembered; accused back in court Feb. 14

Victims of Montreal New Year's hit-and-run remembered; accused back in court Feb. 14

MONTREAL — The family of one of the men killed in an alleged hit-and-run on New Year's Day in Montreal attended a court appearance on Monday for the accused, saying they wanted to make sure justice is served. Just after 1 a.m. the morning of Jan.
B.C. wants unified truck safety system after spate of overpass crashes reveals gaps

B.C. wants unified truck safety system after spate of overpass crashes reveals gaps

B.C. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming's letter to his federal counterpart, Pablo Rodriguez, comes after a series of incidents involving commercial trucks or their cargo slamming into highway overpasses.
Mourners mark fourth anniversary of downing of PS752 by Iranian military

Mourners mark fourth anniversary of downing of PS752 by Iranian military

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Mourners and officials paid tribute Monday to those who died after the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 four years ago, as they called for the Iranian regime to be held accountable for what happened.
The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 2016, $5.
NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats believe they will soon be able to pay off their 2021 election debt, but will await end-of-year fundraising totals before marking the occasion.
Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament from all parties must set a better tone when the House of Commons resumes later this month, interim Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday.
Another class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada

Another class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada

Law firm Slater Vecchio says it has filed the lawsuit in British Columbia against Mexican company Malichita, which grew the cantaloupes, and two U.S. food companies.