Unpublished Newswire
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who have come to Canada since the war began are watching closely as world leaders try to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine
August 19, 2025 - 16:07 | Meghan Cobb | Global News - Canada
An arbitrator has ordered that a white Toronto teacher who was terminated after he showed up at school in blackface for Halloween and told people he was dressed as a zombie should be reinstated and compensated for all wages and benefits lost in the last 20 months.
Gorian Surlan showed remorse for his actions, according to an arbitrator, who substituted a nearly two-year suspension for the high school teacher’s penalty. Surlan, who had been teaching for 19 years, came to work at Parkdale Collegiate Institute in black face makeup and black clothing on Oct. 29, 2021.
He wore the...
August 19, 2025 - 16:04 | Chris Lambie | National Post
The U.S. government is selling a former border crossing facility in Madawaska, Maine, across from Edmunston, New Brunswick.
An
online auction for the property
starts on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The asking price is US$25,000.
Bidding for the old Port of Entry (POE) will increase in $1,000...
August 19, 2025 - 16:04 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
The National Capital Commission's River House revitalization project in Ottawa’s east end is a success story by every measure and the NCC's most recent proposal to add a floating sauna adjacent to the swimming area is a fantastic idea. Read More
August 19, 2025 - 16:00 | Peter Hum | Ottawa Citizen
The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.The traditional argument holds: While buying a home can build long-term equity and stability, renting can provide flexibility and fewer upfront costs. But as home ownership becomes a far-fetched dream for many young Canadians, can renting for life be a viable option?
August 19, 2025 - 15:56 | Cathy Miyagi | The Globe and Mail
With just 15 hours before my scheduled departure from Paris, the Air Canada cancellation email showed up in my inbox. Read More
August 19, 2025 - 15:32 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
