The unofficial start of summer is upon us. If you still haven't made plans for Victoria Day, here’s what’s open and closed around Toronto on Monday. OPEN Select malls (Eaton Centre, CF Markville, Pacific Mall, Square One, Toronto Premium Outlets, Vaughan Mills, Bramalea City Centre) Cineplex theatres Tourist attractions: Toronto Zoo, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, Hockey Hall of Fame, Ontario Science Centre,...
The work is expected to be completed by the summer
Eric Zuesse (blogs at https://theduran.com/author/eric-zuesse/) A neoconservative thinks in self-‘justifying’ labels such as “democracy” “freedom” “human rights” and “free-market” — not in meanings; not in what those symbols, when used by a neocon, refer to in the real world. Certainly not about what their consequences have been upon the poorer 99.9% of the public. A […]
By Patrick Mubwandarikwa THE 10 000-seater multi-sports stadium that is set to be constructed in Victoria Falls ahead of the 2027 International To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions
The Victoria Day long weekend is considered by many as the unofficial start to the summer, marking it with a fireworks display. If you are looking for places to watch this weekend, here’s a list of areas hosting celebrations. TORONTO The City of Toronto says a fireworks display will be held at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday at 10 p.m. The city is advising those planning to attend to take public transit as it will be very busy. In addition, fireworks are allowed without a permit on...
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden got the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 under way in a regal start to this year’s contest after a day of controversy. The heir to Sweden’s throne was seen walking
(The Center Square) — The federal government has settled with Cobb County over claims that the county's hiring violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. County taxpayers are on the hook for $750,000 in back pay to eligible Black firefighter candidates who were denied employment with the Cobb County Fire Department because of contested employment practices. The county will also make up to 16 "priority hires" with retroactive seniority from the applicants disqualified by the...
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Washington — Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, is facing a primary challenge for her seat on Tuesday. Spartz was first elected in 2020 and reelected in 2022 by more than 20 points against a Democratic opponent. She announced in February of 2023 that she would not seek reelection, saying she needed to spend more time with her family, before reversed her decision a year later."As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand the...
A major fire at a home on Victoria Avenue just south of Windsor’s downtown did extensive damage early Monday morning. The fire broke out before 2 a.m. and drew multiple fire crews from Windsor Fire and Rescue Services to knock it down. Damages are estimated at $700,000. “It’s a beautiful house, just beautiful,” said Ward […]
The iconic building in Norfolk Street, directly opposite the Crucible Theatre, was celebrated as the home of Sheffield Methodism since the start of the 20th century. But the original intention saw it designed not just as a place of worship but also as a concert venue. Before the launch of Sheffield City Hall in 1932, the Victoria Hall was the leading concert venue in the city, with many leading national orchestras playing concerts there. Just days after the Sheffield Blitz in December 1940, an...