Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning yesterday to honor the victims of a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of 38 people and injured 29 others. Investigations are ongoing, but no cause has been confirmed for the tragedy. The Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 had taken off from Baku and was on its way […]
Residents of Halton, Ontario, can now benefit from a unique initiative where doctors prescribe time in nature to promote better health. Through a partnership between Conservation Halton, Halton Healthcare, and PaRx, patients can receive up to 10 free visits to local conservation areas with a nature prescription. Craig Machan, director of parks and operations with […]
OTTAWA – Canada is rolling out new immigration measures in response to the looming threat of a 25 percent tariff imposed by president-elect Donald Trump, with the latest being a ban on the practice of “flagpoling.” This practice, where individuals on temporary visas leave Canada for the U.S. and quickly return to Canada in order […]
Thousands of people on Vancouver Island were left powerless on Christmas Day as the second windstorm in a week marched along the coast. A potent mix of howling winds and heavy rainfalls had many regions under warnings with the storm appearing to be much longer and more broad than Monday’s weather system that moved through […]
As the U.S. prepares for a shift in leadership, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump shared their holiday messages, offering contrasting tones during this festive season. President Biden, in his final Christmas message as president, took to X to express hope for the nation’s future, wishing Americans a Merry Christmas and emphasizing the values […]
Toronto shelter workers are raising concerns about the particularly difficult holiday season for refugee claimants, as colder weather and feelings of loneliness weigh heavily on those living in shelters. Many individuals, including newcomers, are facing their first holiday season away from family, further intensifying the emotional challenges they endure. Michalina Seidl, a case manager at […]
Aktau, Kazakhstan: At least 38 people died, and 29 others were injured when an Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the city of Aktau on Wednesday, Kazakh authorities said. The Embraer 190 passenger jet, flying from Azerbaijan to Russia, went hundreds of miles off course before it hit the opposite shore of the Caspian Sea. Flight J2-8243 […]