April 26th, 2024

Business

Hundreds still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages

By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024

TORONTO – Hydro One says it’s still working to restore power to hundreds of customers in Ontario after high winds hit the province on Friday and Saturday. The electricity distributor says about 500 customers were without power across the province as of Sunday evening. Hydro One says it has restored power to more than 135,000 ... Read More »

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Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

By Tia Goldenberg And Josef Federman, The Associated Press on April 14th, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran. But Israel’s War Cabinet met without making a decision on next steps, ... Read More »

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Thousands still in the dark in Ontario after high winds cause widespread outages

By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024

TORONTO – Hydro One says it’s still working to restore power to thousands of customers in Ontario after high winds hit the province on Friday and Saturday. The electricity distributor says about 5,700 customers were without power across 87 outages as of Sunday morning. Hydro One says it has restored power to more than 135,000 ... Read More »

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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024

TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Gildan update Gildan Activewear Inc. chief executive Vince Tyra will present an investor update on Monday, marking his first 90 days in the job. The presentation comes as activist investor Browning West seeks to replace a majority of directors ... Read More »

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After countrywide pre-budget tour, Liberals reveal Tuesday how they’ll pay for it all

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024

OTTAWA – With Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promising to keep the federal deficit from ballooning in Tuesday’s federal budget, all eyes will be on the Liberals’ plan to pay for their agenda – and whether that could include new taxes on the wealthy. During a news conference Thursday, Freeland gave a direct response to a ... Read More »

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Alberta’s population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024

CALGARY – At Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, where Kelly Ernst is chief program officer, staff have been – in Ernst’s words – “run off their feet.” The non-profit organization, which offers services and language training to immigrants and refugees in Alberta’s largest city, served an eye-popping 50,000 clients last year. It was a dramatic increase ... Read More »

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Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response

By Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press on April 14th, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of ... Read More »

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Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

By Josef Federman And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) – Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted. ... Read More »

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Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack

By Josef Federman And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) – Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite ... Read More »

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US says it has downed some Iran-launched attack drones en route to Israel

By Josef Federman And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) – U.S. forces have downed some Iran-launched attack drones flying toward Israel, according to a U.S. defense official and two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter. The defense official said the effort to intercept the attack was continuing. Booms and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem early ... Read More »

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Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches ballistic missiles and drones in unprecedented attack

By Josef Federman And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) – Booms and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem early Sunday after Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, ... Read More »

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