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Posted 30 June 2021

Canada Speeds Up Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Target

The Liberal government is accelerating its goal for all new car and light-duty truck sales in Canada to be zero-emission vehicles. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said they now intend to hit the target by 2035, five years sooner than the original goal. Alghabra cited a recent International...

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Posted 30 June 2021

‘A Day to Listen’ & amplify Indigenous voices across Canada

It’s a day to amplify, elevate, listen to and learn from Indigenous voices. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, radio stations across the country are taking parting in “A Day to Listen”, dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school...

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Posted 30 June 2021

More Heat Records Shattered

For the third straight day, a new all-time high has been recorded in Canada as a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave continues to grip British Columbia and the Prairies. The inland community of Lytton reached a high of 49.6 degrees yesterday after hitting 47.9 on Monday and 46.1 on Sunday....

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Posted 30 June 2021

More Heat Records Shattered

For the third straight day, a new all-time high has been recorded in Canada as a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave continues to grip British Columbia and the Prairies. The inland community of Lytton reached a high of 49.6 degrees yesterday after hitting 47.9 on Monday and 46.1 on Sunday....

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Posted 29 June 2021

Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Northern Ontario

A federal investment will help battle climate change in Northwestern Ontario. $1.4-million dollars will be provided to four communities in the region to help them reduce their carbon footprints: $1,276,500 Espanola $86,500 Timmins $40,000 Kenora $36,000 Bracebridge Federal Health Minister Patty...

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Posted 29 June 2021

Fire crew rescues man and his cat in tree

Maybe you should call the fire department to get a cat in a tree. One owner in Tulsa, Oklahoma climbed one to get his cat down, but both ended up in a dangerous predicament with no way down safely, and were rescued by the Tulsa Fire Department, who put out this post on Facebook. Way to go crew!

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Posted 29 June 2021

Police Warn Of Social Media Scam

Another scam is targeting Thunder Bayers on social media. City police got word recently about somebody who lost $1,000 to a fraudster posing as a family member. They say you could get a message from a Facebook or other social media account that seems to belong to someone you trust. The scammer...

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Posted 29 June 2021

Police Warn Of Social Media Scam

Another scam is targeting Thunder Bayers on social media. City police got word recently about somebody who lost $1,000 to a fraudster posing as a family member. They say you could get a message from a Facebook or other social media account that seems to belong to someone you trust. The scammer...

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Posted 29 June 2021

Province Easing LTC Restrictions

Long-term residents will soon be able to spend more time with friends and family. Ontario will start easing restrictions on Wednesday, July 7, which will include residents being able to visit with up to 10 people oudoors and the allowing of two general visitors and two caregivers indoors. The...

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Posted 29 June 2021

Province Easing LTC Restrictions

Long-term residents will soon be able to spend more time with friends and family. Ontario will start easing restrictions on Wednesday, July 7, which will include residents being able to visit with up to 10 people oudoors and the allowing of two general visitors and two caregivers indoors. The...

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