Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By Aaron Wudrick OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation today launched a petition opposing ongoing taxpayer support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “Everyone wishes Meghan and Harry all the best in becoming financially independent, but we need to be clear about one thing: Canadian taxpayers shouldn’t have to cover their bills,” said CTF…

Catastrophic fires across the globe are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. The bushfires in Australia, fuelled by heatwaves and drought, have burned more than 10.7 million hectares, an area larger than Iceland. Over one billion animals are estimated to have died in the Australian bushfires so far. This loss of life is devastating. Horses, dogs and other domestic…

When you’re working outdoors in extreme cold, your employer is responsible for making sure you’re protected from the elements. When you work in extreme cold, most of your body’s energy is used to maintain a consistent inner temperature. However, your body’s ability to adapt has limits. Cold stress occurs when your internal body temperature is…

On January 8, Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down near Tehran by an Iranian surface-to-air missile. Tragically, 57 Canadians were among the 176 people killed. This is a national tragedy and the whole country is grieving together. Canada extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Our priority…

RBC, in Partnership with the Canadian Olympic Foundation (COF), Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and CBC Sports, Introduced 30 Young Canadian Athletes Identified at RBC Training Ground Events in 2019 RBC Training Ground is an innovative program designed to test and link athletes – no matter what the sport background – with a sport that could…

With record‐breaking cold temperatures here, many Canadians may opt to stay indoors as much as possible. But when you do need to venture out into the icy air, how can you be sure that your vehicle will be up to getting you to where you need to go? Cold weather is notoriously harsh on vehicles,…

The ultra-low-fare airline’s 10 aircraft allows for flights between Hamilton and St. John’s, Moncton and Charlottetown CALGARY, Jan. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – As part of it’s 2020 summer schedule, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., announced its East Coast network expansion, with flights between Hamilton, Ontario and St. John’s, NL; Moncton, NB; and Charlottetown, PEI. The new service will begin in June as Swoop receives its tenth aircraft.…