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No new forest fires in the region

No new forest fires in the region

The region currently has nine active fires, two of which are not under control
Antisemitism on rise during election campaign, Jewish human rights group says

Antisemitism on rise during election campaign, Jewish human rights group says

B’nai Brith Canada says the Beth Sholom Synagogue in midtown Toronto was vandalized with a swastika symbol and other graffiti
CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

But while renting out a private pool can be lucrative, experts say anyone considering it — either through Swimply or some other platform — should think long and hard before taking the plunge
Gnome place like home: Stolen last gift from late mom returned

Gnome place like home: Stolen last gift from late mom returned

Anonymous person reached out to Guelph woman to return to the gnome
Most Canadians in favour of vaccine passports for non-essential activities: poll

Most Canadians in favour of vaccine passports for non-essential activities: poll

Seventy-six per cent of respondents to the survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies said they would strongly or somewhat support a vaccine passport like the one Quebec is implementing
ONTARIO: NDP want former Tory who refused vaccination replaced as deputy speaker

ONTARIO: NDP want former Tory who refused vaccination replaced as deputy speaker

Opposition house leader Peggy Sattler wrote to her government counterpart on Friday asking for a meeting to discuss "next steps" to replace Rick Nicholls
Canadian banks to require employees working in its offices to be fully vaccinated

Canadian banks to require employees working in its offices to be fully vaccinated

The country's largest banks said this week that they will require employees working in their offices to be fully vaccinated
CANADA: Feds ramping up evacuation from Kabul with faster processing, fewer hurdles

CANADA: Feds ramping up evacuation from Kabul with faster processing, fewer hurdles

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that the first plane full of Afghan refugees took off from Kabul on Thursday night, but he didn't say how many were on board
Ontario Public Service employees will need COVID shot or regular tests

Ontario Public Service employees will need COVID shot or regular tests

Other unvaccinated workers will need to take an education course on the benefits of immunization as well as regular testing
United States extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico to Sept. 21

United States extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico to Sept. 21

Border restrictions implemented in March 2020, were set to expire Saturday