Jingle dress dancer Nakeisha McDonald had to shake out the nerves as she was welcomed into the circle at her first two-spirit powwow in Winnipeg. “I feel very light and happy, like I could just feel the happiness radiating off my body,” said McDonald, who is from Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba. McDonald, who has been dancing powwow …
Durham police were called to a Tim Hortons on Thornton Road on Wednesday morning for a disturbance. Police were told a man refused to wear a mask inside the restaurant and would not provide the required proof of COVID-19 vaccination for eating indoors. Darryl Mackie, 44, of Oshawa was charged with trespassing and for failing …
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The auto industry may have another shortage on the horizon. While not nearly as bad as the global semiconductor chip shortage, which has wreaked havoc on the sector, there’s growing concern that shopping for certain types of tires this winter may be challenging. “If you are thinking you need a new set of winter …
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“My precious girl, you are everything to me.” Salma Hayek is celebrating a special day — her daughter Valentina’s 14th birthday! Todd Williamson / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The actor took to Instagram to commemorate the occasion with a sweet post that included a rare photo of the teen. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis …
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The rising inflation, increasing COVID-19 cases, and investors’ expectations of the government raising taxes have increased the volatility in the Canadian equity markets. However, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is still trading over 16% higher for this year amid the expectation of solid recovery and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies. So, despite rising volatility, investors can …
Rylee Nepinak had no experience as a cyclist when he decided to bike from Vancouver to Halifax, but he knew he had to do something to raise money and awareness about Indigenous youth suicide. He was prompted to take on the cross-country trek by the crisis in Tataskewayak Cree Nation in Manitoba, which this summer …
Propelled by a crisis, this man biked across Canada for Indigenous youth Read More »
On Wednesday, the province’s proof of COVID-19 vaccination system goes into effect. Starting September 22, patrons will need to show proof of full vaccination and a piece of ID to enter some businesses. The list of businesses includes: 1. The indoor areas of restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments where dance facilities are …
When Betty Zou and a group of concerned parents in East Toronto hatched a plan to create a COVID-19 rapid testing program at their children’s school, they never imagined they would soon be providing tutorials and sharing “how to” documents with families in communities across Canada. “Since we’ve launched, we’ve had a ton of …
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Looking to buy quality stocks on the dip? If so, this week is your opportunity. The imminent implosion of China Evergrande has global stocks reeling, with prices falling in most industries and countries. The Evergrande situation certainly has implications for global financial markets. Many Western banks hold Evergrande bonds, and they could take losses on them. …
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