Taylor Swift will have 6 shows next month. The Eras tour first began over a year ago, with her first concert date on March 17, 2023 in Glendale Arizona. A recent article done by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News) shared that Destination Toronto, a visitor guide, is expecting to see a major economic boost in Toronto's economy due to the Rogers Centre Eras Tour dates. Canadian governments are expected to take in around $40 million in tax revenue, according to Destination Toronto. "There's a lot of reasons to be excited about about Taylor Swift coming to town — $282 million reasons," Destination Toronto CEO Andrew Weir said at an unrelated event Tuesday to CBC News.

October 18, 2024 23:29 UTC

These senior Nova Scotians are being inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of FameNewsDuration 4:09Gary Casavechia and Hubert Fougere, who play for the Shearwater Ancient Mariners, are heading to Burlington, Ont., next week to attend the induction ceremony. Amy Smith visited the pair at the Shearwater Arena ahead of their trip to learn more.

October 18, 2024 23:27 UTC

Last year, the first high seas mission (new window) was announced, using a chartered boat. Fisheries officers were able to board foreign vessels based on the North Pacific Fisheries Commission's High Seas Boarding and Inspection Act. Fisheries officers inspect and document evidence after finding a haul of illegal shark fins during a high seas boarding and inspection in September 2023. There's approximately 40 million square kilometres of high seas where these vessels can fish, and only a handful of patrol vessels will ever go out there in a year, he said. He describes the new North Pacific patrol as groundbreaking, adding that it keeps eyes on remote zones of the high seas close to Russia.

October 18, 2024 23:10 UTC

Man accused in extortion shooting as well as importing 'doda' and firearms: court recordsGursewak Singh, 32, is accused of shooting a man's home and vehicles and then confronting him with a gun in the parking lot of the Dashmesh Culture Centre. (dashmesh.ca - image credit)A Calgary man accused in an extortion shooting is facing five other sets of charges, including offences connected to allegations he imported firearms and more than 65 kilograms of an opioid called "doda," CBC News has learned. Court records from Calgary police and the Canada Border Services Agency show Singh is accused in several incidents. He is accused of waving around a gun while arguing with the same man from the alleged extortion. Court records also show that in July, police laid four firearms and drug charges against Singh stemming from alleged incidents in April.

October 18, 2024 22:08 UTC

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Friday that an attempt by Liberal caucus members to get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down is the most passive-aggressive display he has ever seen. WATCH | MP Miller says effort by some Liberals to oust Trudeau is 'passive-aggressive':Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. In Montreal on Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told a news conference the prime minister can count on my loyalty. Fin du widget Widget.

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Registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande now works at Clinton View Lodge in Kensington. has imposed disciplinary measures against registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande for a third time, fining her $1,000 and placing her on office duty until she undergoes retraining. When CBC News contacted her about the college's ruling, Mariwande said she had no comment. in the latest complaint involving registered nurse Yvonne Maniwande. in the latest complaint involving registered nurse Yvonne Mariwande.

October 18, 2024 20:08 UTC

For the first time I’m considering liquidating my portfolio to put a huge chunk of it into yes, a single, illiquid asset. Add in property tax and insurance, plus the opportunity cost of the downpayment, and the tab comes to (at least) $11,200. There’s a reason the government incentivizes retirees to delay taking CPP. Is there any good way to move those finds to different management, utilizing ETF’s without having to pay capital gains? About the picture: “Hello Garth,” write Scott and Karyn in Toronto, owners of Zelda the Instagram influencer.

October 18, 2024 20:02 UTC

First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform deal – CBCOctober 18 2024First Nations chiefs and proxies from across Canada have voted down a resolution to fully accept a settlement agreement on long-term reform of First Nations child and family services. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6539191

October 18, 2024 19:21 UTC

WATCH | Scammers are trying to sell fake Taylor Swift tickets for big bucks:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. WATCH | Taylor Swift shows could be windfall for Toronto's economy:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Taylor Swift’s Toronto concerts expected to bring $282M boost to cityIn less than a month, Taylor Swift will be performing six shows in Toronto.

October 18, 2024 19:19 UTC

A Waterloo, Ont., man is speaking out after his video of a woman ranting about the South Asian community went viral. In the video, she's heard saying, "Indians are taking over Canada" and "go back to India." In 2023, Waterloo region had the highest rate of police-reported hate crimes across the country, according to Statistics Canada. WRPS Chief Mark Crowell told CBC News there were 34 hate crimes reported per 100,000 people locally last year. As tension continues to rise between Canada and India, Mutta said, there is serious worry for elevated levels of hate.

October 18, 2024 19:18 UTC

MHA Jordan Brown says the province's plans of an Atlantic Wildfire Centre in Gander dismisses its responsibility to protect the Labrador West region. (Darryl Dinn/CBC)After a devastating wildfire season hit Labrador this summer, MHA Jordan Brown says the province's plans for an Atlantic Wildfire Centre in Gander dismiss its responsibility to protect the Labrador West region. The centre plans to offer training, new technology and specialists in wildfire management, Gander MHA John Haggie told CBC News. He announced that day details about the new Atlantic Wildfire Centre. "There is going to be more fires and there's going to be more need for fire fighting," Brown said.

October 18, 2024 19:04 UTC

October 18, 2024 —“Desiree Scott is one of the smartest soccer players I have had the pleasure to work with,” Kansas City coach Vlatko Andonovski said in a statement. “More than that, she is possibly the most genuine person I have ever met. She has a true love for the game and everyone around her. “On the field she will lift up her teammates, while destroying any possible attacks from the opponent, all with the biggest and brightest smile in the stadium.”Scott also played five years at the University of Manitoba, where she was named team MVP three times and the Bison Sports Female Athlete of the Year in 2009-10. To read the full story on Desiree’s career and announcement, please visit CBC Sports.

October 18, 2024 19:04 UTC

She said the territory is asking the federal government for financial help due to emergency responses and health care expenses. (Julie Plourde/Radio-Canada - image credit)The Northwest Territories finance minister described the territory's financial situation as dire and says the government is in the process of asking the federal government for more money. "Requesting a borrowing limit increase is necessary to ensure we have the capacity to respond to expenditure shocks that have become more frequent," Wawzonek said. The debt cap is a borrowing limit on Canada's territories imposed by the federal government, and it's not the first time the N.W.T. 's current cap is set at $1.8 billion, up from $1.3 billion at the start of 2020.

October 18, 2024 19:01 UTC

Waterloo man captures racially charged altercation on videoNewsDuration 3:48Ashwin Annamalai of Waterloo, Ont., says he decided to record video after he confronted a woman for giving him the middle finger, in an unprovoked gesture, in his Waterloo neighbourhood. In the video, the woman is heard saying too many people from India are in Canada and they need to return there. CBC K-W's Karis Mapp reports.

October 18, 2024 18:47 UTC

#TheMoment a B.C. man put a 'bear door' in his fenceNewsDuration 1:12Curt Scheewe recounts the moment he installed a door in his fence after it kept being torn apart by a bear on its way to the river.

October 18, 2024 16:32 UTC