For the last several years, work has been underway on tunnels underneath 95 Street, just south of Jasper Avenue. “The excavation volume of soil that was removed is roughly 70,000 tonnes,” said Dallas Lindskoog, who is with TransEd, the public-private…
Read MoreCoronavirus pandemic ‘to close British schools for one month at Easter’
British schools are preparing to close for a month over the Easter period as the coronavirus pandemic deepens. The news of the shock closures were announced tonight, as schools across the UK were briefed on plans to close their doors…
Read MoreCoronavirus USA: Pandemic won’t just ‘go away’ – and it will be back next year
And Dr Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said there could also be a sting in the tale in a few months time – when the illness could hit countries of the opposite side…
Read MorePresumptive case of coronavirus recorded in New Brunswick: health official
There is a presumptive case of the new coronavirus in New Brunswick, according to the province’s chief medical officer of health. Dr. Jennifer Russell held an emergency press conference in Fredericton Wednesday afternoon, where she confirmed the presumptive case. The…
Read MoreCoalition of Kingston Communities gives city council low grade in recent report
A city hall watchdog group has given Kingston a low grade in their recent report, claiming city council is still not “walking the walk” when it comes to having an open and transparent government. The Coalition of Kingston Communities, an…
Read MoreTC Energy starts U.S. prep work for Keystone XL pipeline
TC Energy said Wednesday it has started preliminary work along the route of the proposed Keystone XL oilsands pipeline through the U.S. in anticipation of starting construction next month, as opponents await a judge’s ruling on their request to block…
Read MoreSTM increases cleaning measures amid coronavirus concerns
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) said it is increasing both the frequency and the rigour with which all public transit surfaces are cleaned amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19 in Montreal. STM spokesperson Philippe Déry told Global…
Read MoreQuebec budget: social housing funding falls short of Montreal, community groups’ expectations
The Quebec government‘s big spending increases in green and environmental initiatives hit many of the marks on Montreal’s long wish list for the provincial budget, but concerns are being raised over a lack of funding to build new social and…
Read MoreIconic Manchester club pays tribute to bar worker 18, found dead in hotel
Manchester's gay scene has paid an emotional tribute to a "bubbly" 18-year-old bar worker who was found dead in a hotel. Ria Cooper, 18, was found dead at Ainscow Hotel, Trinity Way, Salford, around 9am last Friday, in what police…
Read MoreGlam Italian footie presenter seen on skiing break amid coronavirus lockdown
Italy's star presenter Diletta Leotta has been snapped away on a skiing trip as the country bids to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The popular TV star, Italy's answer to Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, took in the stunning…
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