Walmart security guard run over by man frustrated by COVID-19 measures
A security guard at a Walmart in Sherbrooke, Que., is in critical condition after being hit by a driver frustrated by the store’s COVID-19 prevention measures. source
Kurt Thomas, first US man to win world gym title, dies at 64
Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died June 7, 2020, 1:41 AM 3 min read 3 min read Share to FacebookShare…
Ground bison meat responsible for E. coli outbreak in 7 states: CDC
Ground bison meat has been linked to an E. coli outbreak in seven states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Interested in Recalls? Add Recalls as…
Hall of Famer, pioneering manager Frank Robinson dies at 83
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the 1st black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, dies at 83 Source link
Quebec teachers worried about CAQ religious-symbol ban
Quebec teachers are worried about their job security in the face of a pledge by the newly elected Coalition Avenir Québec to introduce a law prohibiting civil … source
Cellphone video of Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
Ottawa-Gatineau residents captured cellphone video of the tornado that ripped through the region on Friday night. To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.4834710 … source
Montreal book exchange promotes reading in many languages
In one of Quebec’s most diverse boroughs, a new book-box initiative is helping refugee parents read to their children in both their mother tongue and in English … source
Doug Ford to scrap cap-and-trade in Ontario
Premier-designate Doug Ford plans to scrap cap-and-trade in Ontario. Quebec and California closed their carbon markets to Ontario in response to the decision. source
Zoanthid coral in home aquarium blamed for making family ill
A potentially poisonous zoanthid coral in a home aquarium may have caused seven members of a Quebec family to be ill. Zoanthid coral is a popular feature of saltwater aquariums,…
Toronto van attack suspect had brief stint in military
Alek Minassian, the suspect in Monday’s van attack in Toronto, joined the Canadian Forces last August and turned up for basic training at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., in September. Sixteen… source