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While violent crime has risen in N.L., this criminologist says province still among safest places
11 Jul 2025
Certain types of crime appear to be on the rise across Newfoundland and Labrador, but the province is still one of the safest places on earth to live, according to criminologist Adrienne Peters.
Parking tickets at Halifax's QE II, IWK hospitals now $500
11 Jul 2025
Drivers will now be fined $500 for unauthorized parking at the Queen Elizabeth II and IWK hospitals in the latest attempt from the province to allow staff and visitors first dibs.
Parking tickets at Halifax's QE II, IWK hospitals now $500
11 Jul 2025
Drivers will now be fined $500 for unauthorized parking at the Queen Elizabeth II and IWK hospitals in the latest attempt from the province to allow staff and visitors first dibs.
Kaylee Hunter powers AFC Toronto to victory over Ottawa Rapid FC
11 Jul 2025
Kaylee Hunter scored two goals to power Northern Super League-leading AFC Toronto to a 3-0 home-field win over Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium on Thursday.
Woman, 82, and man, 77, dead after collision in Uxbridge: police
11 Jul 2025
A woman, 82, and a man, 77, have died after a collision in Uxbridge on Thursday, police say. Officers responded to the crash around 2:30 p.m. near Sanford Road and Uxbridge Concession Road 6, Durham police said.
Windsor regains position as city with highest unemployment as jobless rate surpasses 11%
11 Jul 2025
Windsor has regained its position as the city with the highest unemployment rate in Canada.
Serious collision in Tecumseh sends driver to hospital
11 Jul 2025
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Manning Road in Tecumseh Thursday.
Serious collision in Tecumseh sends driver to hospital
11 Jul 2025
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Manning Road in Tecumseh Thursday.
Northern Ontario First Nation to put its cultural artifacts on display
11 Jul 2025
Indigenous artifacts will be on display at a new exhibit at Sagamok Anishnawbek thanks to an ongoing project with the University of Toronto and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation.
Winnipeg man, 23, drowns in Whiteshell Provincial Park
11 Jul 2025
A 23-year-old man from Winnipeg drowned Thursday in Caddy Lake in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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