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Hundreds of programs to see provincial funding cut as part of $130M grant reductions
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (496+ words) Hundreds of community organizations and programs are bracing for cuts after the Nova Scotia government reduced grants by $130 million in its budget this week. The grant reductions will impact everything from scholarships, the arts and sports to programs for Mi'kmaw,…...
Facing financial woes, Humber Polytechnic offers staff voluntary exit packages
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (682+ words) Staff at Humber Polytechnic have been offered a voluntary exit package this week, as the college says its facing "significant" fiscal challenges and a "growing strain" on its budget. "While we are taking every step to minimize impact on our…...
Nearly 60 part-time City of Windsor workers out of jobs this spring
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (346+ words) Almost 60 part-time workers at the City of Windsor will lose their jobs this spring, the City of Windsor said Wednesday, but the union representing those workers disputes the city's characterization of how it unfolded. The city said in a statement…...
Can you feed a hawk alcohol? SoCal man sentenced in animal cruelty
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (14+ words) Can you feed a hawk alcohol? SoCal man sentenced in animal cruelty'Yahoo News Canada...
The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (14+ words) The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors'Yahoo News Canada...
25-Year-Old Man Who Poured Alcohol into Hawk's Mouth Sentenced to Jail Time for Animal Cruelty
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (19+ words) 25-Year-Old Man Who Poured Alcohol into Hawk's Mouth Sentenced to Jail Time for Animal Cruelty'Yahoo News Canada...
Acclaimed Canadian Oscar-winning filmmaker pays his rape accuser nearly $2-million settlement
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (15+ words) Acclaimed Canadian Oscar-winning filmmaker pays his rape accuser nearly $2-million settlement'Yahoo News Canada...
Mega Millions jackpot hits $438M for Feb. 24. See winning numbers.
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (649+ words) The Mega Millions jackpot climbed ahead of the Tuesday, Feb. 24 drawing, reaching $438 million with a cash value of $203.1 million. If someone were to get lucky Tuesday night and win the jackpot, they'll have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum…...
What are the Flames looking to accomplish in the season's final stretch?
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (865+ words) With 26 games left in the regular season, there are few people out there giving the Calgary Flames a shot at making the playoffs. NHL teams just don't overcome an 11-point deficit at this time of year. The 10-point gap between…...
Martin Short's family — What to know after daughter Katherine's death
23+ hour ago (12+ words) Martin Short's family " What to know after daughter Katherine's death'Yahoo News Canada...