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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Toronto
Indigenous culture was celebrated in Toronto on Saturday. The Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow commemorates Indigenous traditions, roots and culture. Lexy Benedict reports.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Thunderstorm warning issued for southwest Simcoe, Dufferin counties
A line of powerful thunderstorms roll into Barrie, on Sun. July 19, 2020 (Lexy Benedict/CTV News -- FILE IMAGE) Communities in the southwestern part of Simcoe County and across Dufferin County are under a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday evening. According to Environment Canada, meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts. The weather agency states that the storms are spanning from Shelburne to Grand Valley and moving east at 70 kilometres per hour. The areas that could be impacted span as far southwest as the towns of Orangeville and Caledon and as far northeast as Innisfil. Environmental Canada adds that local utility outages are likely, as well as damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees. Residents are urged to take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches and to seek protection from flying debris and hail.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Google, Home Depot pull sponsorship from Pride Toronto weeks before festival
Canada's largest pride parade is facing yet another setback, after two more key sponsors pull sponsorships from Pride Toronto. With the festival just weeks away, it's created more disappointment and frustration. Lexy Benedict has reaction from the community and organizers.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nationwide rallies in support of Canada Post workers as tensions rise
Postal workers from across the country took to the streets to rally in solidarity amid ongoing negotiations with Canada Post. Both sides remain at an impasse. Now, the crown corporation has asked the federal government to step in, adding an extra layer of tension to the ongoing story. Lexy Benedict reports.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BIA hits pause on Kensington Market's 'Pedestrian Sundays'
A popular summer tradition in Toronto's Kensington Market is on pause. The first pedestrian Sunday of the season was cancelled. The KMBIA says ongoing safety and logistical issues forced the decision. As Lexy Benedict reports, the news has shocked some local business owners.
