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Posted 26 May 2025

Thunder Bay seeing strong start to construction season

Thunder Bay is reporting a strong start to the construction season in 2025. According to the city, $123 million of building permits were issued by the end of April, marking an increase of almost 75 per cent compared to the previous year. Another $60 million in building permit applications are...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Liberal MP elected Speaker of the House of Commons

The new Speaker of the House of Commons has been elected. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia represents the Québec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis. Six Liberal MPs had put their name forward to serve in the non-partisan role. Also on the secret ranked ballot was Greg Fergus, the most recent speaker, and...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Liberal MP elected Speaker of the House of Commons

The new Speaker of the House of Commons has been elected. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia represents the Québec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis. Six Liberal MPs had put their name forward to serve in the non-partisan role. Also on the secret ranked ballot was Greg Fergus, the most recent speaker, and...

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Posted 26 May 2025

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: little things that make a difference!

4 times a day, Danny brings you “TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD”.  Danny shares ‘good news stories’ / ‘feel good stories’…kind of like your ‘daily dose of optimism’.  You can hear it weekdays at 6:35am / 9:10am / 1:10pm / 4:35pm. Here’s one from TODAY: Have you seen the FB page called “Ordinary and...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Smoke from northwest Ontario wildfires prompts air quality warnings

Wildfire smoke is causing air quality concerns across parts of northwestern Ontario as several large fires continue to burn. Kenora 20 is still the most active blaze in the region, now over 31,000 hectares and not under control. Fire crews have been focusing their efforts on the eastern edge,...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Smoke from northwest Ontario wildfires prompts air quality warnings

Wildfire smoke is causing air quality concerns across parts of northwestern Ontario as several large fires continue to burn. Kenora 20 is still the most active blaze in the region, now over 31,000 hectares and not under control. Fire crews have been focusing their efforts on the eastern edge,...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Parliament resumes with new Speaker set to be elected, King to deliver Throne Speech Tuesday

After a six-month break, Parliament is back in session today with MPs returning to the House of Commons. The day will begin with the election of a new Speaker, followed by the formal launch of the session on Tuesday with a Speech from the Throne — this time delivered by King Charles III. That...

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Posted 26 May 2025

Parliament resumes with new Speaker set to be elected, King to deliver Throne Speech Tuesday

After a six-month break, Parliament is back in session today with MPs returning to the House of Commons. The day will begin with the election of a new Speaker, followed by the formal launch of the session on Tuesday with a Speech from the Throne — this time delivered by King Charles III. That...

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Posted 25 May 2025

Mediation continues between Canada Post, CUPW

Talks through mediation between Canada Post and their workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they met with mediators in Ottawa Sunday morning, and presented their response to the latest offers. Some issues involved include wages, cost of living allowance, sick days, workers...

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Posted 25 May 2025

Mediation continues between Canada Post, CUPW

Talks through mediation between Canada Post and their workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they met with mediators in Ottawa Sunday morning, and presented their response to the latest offers. Some issues involved include wages, cost of living allowance, sick days, workers...

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