DOHA, Qatar – Canada took bronze in the women’s 4×100-m freestyle relay and two other swimmers earned themselves medal opportunities Sunday at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Ruck jumped in the water with Canada sitting fifth and charged down competitors from Poland and Italy to earn the medal for Canada. Ruck and Smith now have seven career medals at long-course worlds, tied for fifth all-time among Canadians. Meanwhile it’s a first career medal for Fournier, a 27-year-old worlds rookie, and morning heat swimmer Ella Jansen. Full team Canada roster.

A Toronto woman whose car was stolen three times in the past year — and who had a rental car stolen too — says nobody is taking the problem seriously enough. The rental car was stolen two days after she got it in February 2023. "If everyone wasn't making money off this car theft problem in this country, then they would stop it. Until the problem affects the bottom line of insurance companies, car manufacturers and rental car agencies, she said she doesn't think it will be solved. In its 2024 auto outlook, Ratesdotca says car insurance premiums are expected to keep climbing in 2024, with inflation and rampant auto theft driving the charge.

2024 WORLD AQUATIC CHAMPIONSHIPSThe prelims relay lineups for the women’s and men’s 4×100 free relays have been released, and many teams are swimming their top athletes in prelims. Per the qualification system, which can be found here, there will be a maximum of 16 qualified teams in each relay event. Women’s 4×100 Free RelayThe defending champions in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay, Australia, only return one of their four swimmers from the Fukuoka final. Men’s 4×100 Free RelayThe Australian men have opted to scratch this event, and are the defending champions from Fukuoka. Team GB were the early favorites for gold in Fukuoka, prior to their prelim DQ, and are still seeking Paris qualification in this relay.

Experts are urging the federal government to take a restrained approach to legislation governing harmful content online. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images - image credit)Digital policy experts say the Liberal government should be restrained when it comes to formulating its promised legislation governing online harms. The Canadian push for online harms legislation is part of a broader international push to regulate social media companies. The federal government has already clashed with major tech companies over its online news legislation. "I think done right, this bill could do more good than either the [government's Streaming Act or Online News Act]," Hatfield said.

Architects Toon Dreessen, left, and Jay Lim, right, discuss the future of Carling Avenue and suggest ways to transform it from arterial thoroughfare to a stretch of livable neighbourhoods. The city has also approved high rises at the Travelodge, which once housed the Talisman Motor Inn near Kirkwood Avenue. "You look at Carling now, how many people want to walk along Carling, especially this stretch? A rendering of RioCan's six-building development proposed for Carling Avenue. A rendering of RioCan's development proposed for Carling Avenue.

Sion Irwin-Childs’ A Home in My Heart exhibition opened last week at The Guild in Charlottetown and runs until March 10. Home can be people, not just a place.”Irwin-Childs spent “hundreds of hours” in an abandoned house on PEI. And then it just failed.”Home in My Heart runs through March 10 at The Guild in Charlottetown. (Victoria Walton/CBC)One of the pictures shows a wall in a house that was painted by hand, presumably by someone who lived there. Link to sourceThe post Charlottetown art show explores deeper meaning of homelessness – CBC.ca appeared first on Canada News Media.

The attempts to denounce the protesters as far-Right rabble rousers have so far failed, forcing the European Commission to begin a process of giving in to the farmers’ demands. However, this proposal faced criticism from both environmentalists, who deemed it insufficient to reach sustainability targets, and agriculture groups, who argued it would be unworkable and detrimental to farmers’ livelihoods. For now, the farmers have won this battle, as the EU Commission has this week decided to abandon the pesticide goal. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for one, has realised that the previous approach of running roughshod over both farmers and the electorate with ambitious environmental goals is no longer working. She emphasised the importance of providing farmers with a worthwhile business case for nature-enhancing measures, admitting that previous proposals had been made without sufficient consideration for their views.

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CBC Web Series Allegiance Premiered At Surrey City HallInstagram will load in the frontend. Historic Night At Surrey City Hall Celebrates CBC Web Series AllegianceInstagram will load in the frontend. The world premiere of Allegiance, the made-in-Surrey police drama TV show from CBC, was held on February 6th at Surrey City Hall in Surrey BC. It’s the story of a young Sikh Punjabi Canadian woman in Surrey caught between her allegiance to her flag, to her badge, and to her family. Allegiance premiered on February 7; new episodes will be available to watch every Wednesday on the free CBC Gem streaming platform and at 9pm on CBC TVhttps://gem.cbc.ca/allegianceInstagram will load in the frontend.

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed geologic time, changes to alcohol sales in Ontario, systemic abuse in sport, food sovereignty, baseball and the need for transparency in Ontario’s legal cannabis profitsNEWS RELEASEBROCK NEWS************************In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed geologic time, changes to alcohol sales in Ontario, systemic abuse in sport, food sovereignty, baseball and the need for transparency in Ontario’s legal cannabis profits. Layers of meaning: Professor of Earth Sciences Francine McCarthy, and her research at Crawford Lake that proposes the start of a new epoch in geologic time, were featured in an article from Canadian Geographic. Investigating systemic abuse in sport: Brock University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke about the federal government launching a commission to investigate systemic abuse in sport during the Dec. 11 episode of CBC’s Canada Tonight. Why was the Ontario Cannabis Store sitting on a CA$500 million cash stockpile? : Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to MJ Biz Daily about the need for transparency on profits made by the Ontario Cannabis Store.

William Dandjinou wins gold in 1500m, Félix Roussel and Steven Dubois take silver and bronze in 1000mDRESDEN, GERMANY – Canadian skaters won three medals on the first day of the ISU World Cup Short Track in Dresden, as William Dandjinou captured 1500m gold, while Félix Roussel and Steven Dubois bring home 1000m silver and bronze, respectively. This medal marks the third 1500m gold of the World Cup season for Dandjinou, following his wins in Montreal and Seoul. Roussel raced to silver (1:26.482) and Dubois took the bronze (1:26.559), finishing just behind Ji Won Park of Korea (1:26.406). Gilli Kim (Korea) won the gold (1:29.246), Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands won silver (1:29.319), and Kamila Stormowska won bronze (1:29.399). The ISU World Cup Short Track continues tomorrow with the men’s and women’s 500m and 1000m, as well as the women’s 3000m Relay and men’s 5000m Relay.

The response was overwhelming, with approximately 100 megawatts (MW) of demand going offline within 60 seconds and 200 MW within five minutes. To put it in perspective, 100 MW can power about 120,000 homes, and 200 MW around 240,000 homes. One question that arises is whether a capacity market could have averted this situation. In a capacity market, payment is made for the availability of a specified electrical capacity, whether used or not. Despite these challenges, the upcoming completion of these natural gas facilities within the next 12 months is a crucial step to address short-term energy supply concerns.

Serhiy Salov, pianoSerhiy Salov is recognized as an outstanding pianist, whose playing is both energetic and imbued with sensitivity. Public enthusiasm and critical acclaim have amply confirmed his prominent status on the international music scene as a soloist and chamber musician. In addition, Serhiy Salov has achieved distinction for his piano transcriptions of symphonic works such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Debussy’s Nocturnes, Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bald Mountain, and many others. A superlative concert performer, Serhiy Salov has collaborated with renowned conductors and numerous orchestras around the world. He is regularly featured at the foremost international music festivals, and has been awarded many prizes in competitions worldwide.

There are plenty of things to do check out in St. Albert this weekend. There are plenty of things to do check out in St. Albert this weekend. Free LEGO building event at StaplesStaples on St. Albert Trail is hosting a free LEGO building event on Saturday afternoon. Comedy night at Endeavour BrewingRyan Williams will bring his comedic talents to St. Albert on Saturday night as he's headlining this week's Comedy Night at Endeavour Brewing. “Snacks will be available and all ages and groups are welcome,” reads the event description on the City of St. Albert website.

Canada's William Dandjinou, shown at right in this December 2023 file photo, once again topped the podium in the men's 1,500m final at a World Cup event. (File/Getty Images - image credit)Canadian short track speed skater William Dandjinou continued his winning ways at a World Cup event in Dresden, Germany, on Saturday. Dandjinou took top honours in the 1,500 at the last World Cup event in Seoul in December. won the women's 1,000m 'B' finalJordan Pierre Gilles (Sherbrooke, Que.) was fifth in the men's 1,000m 'B' finalCoverage of Day 2 begins on Sunday at 7:30 a.m.