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Travel insurance, trip bookings to U.S. plummeting at CAA

Travel insurance, trip bookings to U.S. plummeting at CAA

'Some customers are cancelling their trips, but others are choosing to re-book domestically in Canada, or European or Asian destinations,' said CAA official
'Novice' drivers face charges after going 199 km/h and 161 km/h

'Novice' drivers face charges after going 199 km/h and 161 km/h

Ontario Provincial Police say they stopped two vehicles travelling well above the speed limit during overnight patrols over the Easter long weekend
Tick bites surge as warmer weather arrives, experts warn

Tick bites surge as warmer weather arrives, experts warn

From hiking trails to backyard gardens, Canadians are being advised to stay vigilant against ticks as climate change contributes to their growing presence across the country.
Owl rescued from murder of crows now healed, released back into wild

Owl rescued from murder of crows now healed, released back into wild

It spent a month at a Sudbury-area rehab facility
NDP has lost touch with its core supporters, says Charlie Angus

NDP has lost touch with its core supporters, says Charlie Angus

The New Democratic Party ran a leader-focused election campaign and lost touch with core supporters who ended up backing the Conservatives, says a former member of Parliament
Highway safety, infrastructure, and homelessness top agenda at FONOM conference

Highway safety, infrastructure, and homelessness top agenda at FONOM conference

With participation from seven provincial cabinet ministers and dozens of municipalities, this year’s FONOM conference promises impactful discussions on Northern Ontario's future.
Algoma Steel delays furnace start-up, loses $140 million from operations

Algoma Steel delays furnace start-up, loses $140 million from operations

Work slowed by 'unusually harsh winter conditions' said CEO Michael Garcia in a release
Carney discusses Trump and Poilievre at Sault stop

Carney discusses Trump and Poilievre at Sault stop

Trump is 'threatening Canadian workers in auto manufacturing and workers throughout the industry's supply chain, including here at Algoma,' said Mark Carney during campaign stop in Sault Ste. Marie
'Greatest honour of my life': Angus closes up office

'Greatest honour of my life': Angus closes up office

'It's probably going to take me a long time to actually process the incredible years I've had here — 21 years serving the people of Timmins-James Bay,' he says
VIDEO: NHL playoff broadcast pays tribute to Sault teen who died in west-end crash

VIDEO: NHL playoff broadcast pays tribute to Sault teen who died in west-end crash

During second intermission of Wednesday night's Canadiens vs. Capitals game, Sportsnet aired an emotional segment about Connor Dunn, the 15-year-old killed in weekend crash