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Catch Vancouver's picturesque cherry blossoms before they're gone
The Weather Network's Mia Gordon shares some the of the best places to see Vancouver's cherry blossoms
1 min read - NewsYahoo News Canada
Solar eclipse April 8: Canadian cities see boom in tourism as travellers gather for 'once in a generation' event
Forget city monuments, affordable transit, or rising leisure time. There’s nothing quite like the rare solar eclipse to set off a tourism boom — and right now, as people gather together to honour the historic event, Canada is profiting big time.
6 min read - BusinessThe Canadian Press
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The Toronto District School Board, the Peel District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board filed four separate but similar cases in Ontario's Superior Court of Justice on Wednesday. The lawsuits claim the platforms are negligently designed
2 min read - NewsThe Weather Network
Heightened flood threat as prolonged heavy rain soaks parts of Atlantic Canada
Widespread rainfall warnings line the East Coast for a prolonged stretch of heavy rain, which has elevated the flood risk and possible power outages
3 min read - NewsThe Canadian Press
Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding a rule that requires members of a Yukon First Nation to live in its community should they want to serve on its council. Cindy Dickson had been fighting in the courts to have that requirement declared unconstitutional because it means council members must move back to the community within 14 days of winning a seat. Living about 800 kilometres away, Dickson was unable to move to Old Crow if elected because her son requires access to medical care no
1 min read - NewsThe Weather Network
How to safely watch the April 8 total solar eclipse
We're less than two weeks from a total solar eclipse passing over the eastern half of Canada. Here's how to stay safe while observing this spectacular celestial event.
12 min read - NewsThe Weather Network
Preparing for the solar eclipse: Shifty weather brings uncertainty
Will clear skies prevail, or will clouds obscure our view of this rare event?
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