Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. April 18th, 2024
April 18, 2024
An advocacy group is calling on the Trudeau government to introduce stricter rules for SUVs and pick-up trucks. The Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards, better known as CRASH, argues that these vehicles are worse for the environment, not to mention more dangerous for pedestrians and drivers to avoid. It has already made 11 recommendations, ranging from safer vehicle design mandates to special driver’s licenses. Kristy Cameron chats with Jessie Ye, who represents one of the organizations that are involved with this campaign. Plus, as we continue to sift through the 2024 Federal Budget, we examine how the new Capital Gains measures are going to impact today’s cottage owners and visitors.
Unpublished Newswire
Richelle Gregg, a master gardener in Timberlea, N.S., describes the No Mow May movement as a 'bit controversial' as the outcome isn't always helpful to certain native bee species.
May 18, 2024 - 11:56 | Mitchell Bailey | Global News - Canada
Emergency officials have issued an evacuation alert for parts of Old Crow, Yukon as waters continue to rise on the Porcupine River due to seasonal breakup.The territory’s emergency measures organization and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation say the alert covers zones 1, 2 and 3 in the northern Yukon village, with a possibility it could expand.The alert, issued Friday, says while no one is being asked to leave their homes at this time, they should be ready to leave on a moment’s notice.
May 18, 2024 - 11:26 | | The Globe and Mail
People gathered at the East Preston Recreation Centre this week to mark the 105th birthday of Liza Brooks. She was born on May 15, 1919.
May 18, 2024 - 11:00 | | CBC News - Canada
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