'The potential of this for the local economy as a tourism draw is immense,' says John French, One World Music Festival's directorRain didn't dampen the spirit of the first One World Music festival held in Midland Saturday. The festival included eight bands from Lafontaine to Uganda, showcasing African, Caribbean, French Canadian, Indian, Mediterranean and jazz music. Alfredo Caxaj, the founder and director of Sunfest, the biggest music festival in Canada, attended One World and encouraged its growth. French, who is also the artistic director of Brookside Music Association, said it was challenging to get funding for the new event. For the 2024 event, French is looking for people to join an organizing committee.

That was an increase from 2.8 per cent the previous month. Gas prices were a major factor pushing up the inflation rate, mostly due to what economists call the base effectA big, 9.2 per cent drop in pump prices in July 2022 was a major factor driving the overall inflation rate down that month. But, the fact that they were 21.6 per cent below year ago levels in June has resulted in significantly less downward pressure on headline inflation from energy prices. And gas prices weren't the only type of energy bill that was a big factor in the inflation rate going up. That's another record year-over-year gain, and the largest single factor in the increase in the overall inflation rate.

We love them, we support them, and they are why we are here,” Nunavut Health Minister John Main said. Aqqusariaq, formerly known as the Nunavut Recovery Centre, will be an $83.7-million treatment and recovery centre for Nunavummiut dealing with issues related to substance abuse. For the funding, $42.1 million will be provided by the federal government while $41.6 million will be come from the Government of Nunavut. Also, NTI will give $5 million for project costs and is committing $11.8 million for the Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corp. to train Inuit counsellors. In June, the GN awarded Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. the contract to build Aqqusariaq for $67.5 million.

Peel police at the scene of a fatal collision in Mississuaga. (Paul Smith/CBC - image credit)One person is dead and another badly injured after a three-vehicle crash in Mississauga early Tuesday, only hours after a woman was struck and killed by a driver in Brampton. The Mississauga collision happened in the area of Derry and McLaughlin roads, Peel police said in a tweet. Eastbound traffic on Derry Road is blocked at Mavis Road, while one westbound lane is also closed. Police did not provide her age and could not say early Tuesday if she was a pedestrian or had been on a motorcycle at the time of the collision.

WATCH | Medical experts call for national inquiry into Canada's COVID response:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Tailored booster shots in the worksThe population-wide immune boost since the start of the pandemic comes as drug makers are tailoring the next round of booster shots to better match currently circulating variants. Booster shots will still play a role in keeping COVID at bay, say experts, especially for older adults. Older adults in particular should be prioritized for booster shots this fall, Skowronski stressed.

Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team for Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens, the rugby sevens Paris 2024 Qualification Event taking place August 19-20 in Langford, BC, has been named by Head Coach Jack Hanratty. Three players on the roster looking to qualify Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team for a third Olympic Games are Olympians from Canada’s Tokyo 2020 squad: Apps, Breanne Nicholas and Julia Greenshields. The captains of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team have also been named to the roster, with this being the second international sevens tournament for Sophie de Goede and the first for Justine Pelletier. Asia Hogan Rochester returns to competition with Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team having missed the majority of the 2023 season due to injury. CANADA’S WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM3.

Remaining people in Fort Smith were safe overnight and flights continue to get them out of the community, the town’s protective services director says. More aircraft are on their way to take people out of Fort Smith. The people remaining in the community are safe,” McNab told the CBC. “We believe there are approximately 70 people [remaining in the town] if you don’t include wildfire agencies and essential service workers. Hundreds of firefighters remain in the area to fight Fire 7, which was driven east toward Fort Smith on Sunday by high wind.

(Chris Ensing/CBC - image credit)Windsor police say they are looking for witnesses after a man was found with severe injuries in the city's west end Sunday morning. The man was taken to hospital, and police said Sunday evening the man was in stable condition. They are now looking for witnesses. Windsor police said Monday afternoon they did not have any updates to share about the investigation, but said the man remains in stable condition. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Windsor Police Service major crimes unit or CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.

Police in Australia are trying to trace a charmless chipboard cabinet sent from Canada to Sydney after nearly $50 million worth of meth was found inside a hidden compartment. Police have not revealed where in Canada it originated, but large shipments sent to Sydney by sea usually depart from Vancouver, although the cabinet could have been sent to B.C. Demand for meth in Australia is high and it sells for a higher price than in Canada. In that plot , large quantities of meth was hidden inside enormous commercial dough mixers and shipped by air from Toronto to both Melbourne and Sydney. A year ago, Australian authorities announced the country’s largest known fentanyl shipment arrived from Canada hidden in an industrial lathe shipped by sea from Vancouver, Australian police said.

But the properties are advertised as short-term rentals, not intended for permanent housing. What's the impact of short-term rentals on the Canadian economy? Short-term rentals, or STRs as they're known, are increasing revenue for the Canadian economy. Photo: Statistics Canada / Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | Mrinali Anchan / CBC CBC NewsSee full interactive data by region/area here (new window)Why do people become hosts? There's really no clear way to understand, of the short-term rentals, who they are owned by, Murphy said.

A slowdown in demand is just what the Bank of Canada has been hoping for, allowing production in the economy to catch up with consumption, thus putting the brakes on rising prices. WATCH | Canada lost about 6,000 jobs in July, a sign of a slowing economy:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Shrinking global trade is bad for CanadaJohnson said that purchasing by businesses tends to be a leading indicator for the economy. Photo: Reuters / Thomas PeterEconomists at the Bank of Montreal insisted that last week's surprise move from rising prices to deflation in China was unlikely to have a strong impact outside that country.

SportsParis Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar has allegedly agreed to a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, according to France’s leading sports daily L’Equipe. The Brazil international will reportedly receive a total of €160 million ($175 million US) over the two-season deal. Mbappe’s Potential DepartureMeanwhile, PSG has also received a world-record bid of $332 million from Al-Hilal for Kylian Mbappe. Key TakeawayNeymar has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal, earning him €160 million ($175 million US) over the contract’s duration. Tensions between Mbappe and PSG seem to have eased after positive talks, allowing the player to return to training.

Michelle Lujan Grisham to expand a buffer zone to prevent oil wells within a mile of schools in New Mexico, writes Adrian Hedden in the Carlsbad Current-Argus. Environmental groups are urging Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to implement a ban on new oil wells within a mile of schools and phase out existing wells within a designated health buffer zone. Although existing regulations and emission control requirements are in place, advocates emphasize the need for more protective measures, such as establishing a statewide buffer zone around schools. Lujan Grisham stated. The big picture:Living, working, or attending school in close proximity to oil wells can have serious health implications.

Since the tax bill will be due within months of the sale, you shouldn’t take unnecessary risks with this cash. Taxes and inherited IRAsDear Liz: Thanks for the recent column concerning children getting an inherited IRA, because I’m in that situation. If the account owner had started required minimum distributions, you must take a minimum distribution each year. Because of that confusion, the IRS has waived the penalties for failing to take required minimum distributions when the IRA owner died in 2020, 2021 or 2022. The waiver of penalties would not be available if the IRA owner died in 2023, Luscombe said.

SportBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid‘s newest acquisition, Jude Bellingham, made an impressive debut during their Spanish league opener against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The English midfielder scored his team’s second goal, securing a 2-0 win for Real Madrid at San Mames Stadium. Shining in the SpotlightReal Madrid’s victory against Athletic Bilbao marked an impactful start to the new season. Key Takeaway:– Jude Bellingham scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao. – Real Madrid’s victory marks a strong start to the season, positioning them as contenders for the title.