Canada Post says it's waiting for a response from the union representing some 55,000 striking workers after it offered a new framework for negotiations over the weekend.

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“On several occasions, a drone, believed to be a first-person view (FPV) drone, has been operated between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., flying over residential homes and dropping an unknown substance onto houses, vehicles and property,” police explained in a media release.

Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is stepping down. Verster tendered his resignation on Monday, as he accepts a new role starting on Dec. 16.

For businesses that store fuel onsite, the changes recommend the introduction of a standardised safe fill level (SFL), Fuelchief have been engaged in this practice prior to it being mentioned in this standard. You will notice in all our products SFL is noted. On our welded they are noted on the GA Drawing, the plate on the tank and dipstick. Below you can see examples in both our stocked products and welded custom products. (Examples can be seen in the images right for DC Series DC50 fuel tank).

The British Columbia Securities Commission has fined a cryptocurrency trading platform and its director more than $18 million after finding the company lied to its customers by diverting nearly $13 million of their investments into gambling websites and personal accounts.

The British Columbia Securities Commission has fined a cryptocurrency trading platform and its director more than $18 million after finding the company lied to its customers by diverting nearly $13 million of their investments into gambling websites and personal accounts.

An alleged gang member coming from the United States was arrested at the Canadian border after reportedly making a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge border crossing.

As Muskoka was hammered with significant snowfall over the weekend, making it difficult for typical emergency services to navigate the roads, local paramedics utilized their new $90,000 remote response vehicle to attend emergency calls, especially with dozens of motorists stranded.

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A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.

At the time of the fire, it was reported that two people who rent apartments in the building escaped without injury and were being helped by the Red Cross.

An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.

A prominent polling analyst says Quebec's governing party could be reduced to fewer than 10 seats in the provincial legislature if an election were held today, based on current poll numbers.

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The petroleum industry (like many industries) is governed by the Australian Standards, which were developed to provide the industry with a set of requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for the operator of a drone that dropped an unknown substance on homes and vehicles in Ayr, Ont.

While the Christmas shopping season still has a few weeks to go, Saskatchewan’s largest shopping mall is projecting an increase in sales this year, and more stores opening in 2025.

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Freezing rain and more snow are on the way for northern British Columbia, according to weather warnings issued by Environment Canada.

The changes to the Australian Standard involved cooperation and agreement from the industry, technical authorities and legislative bodies. For businesses that store fuel onsite, AS1940 provides a high level of assurance that all new fuel facilities installed are engineered to comply with industry benchmarks and that their operational framework, as with the suppliers and contractors who install and maintain them, is consistent.

From road closures, power outages, weather declarations and nonstop shoveling, Muskoka residents have been faced with nearly a metre of persistent snowfall.

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY."

The Better Business Bureau in British Columbia is warning Taylor Swift fans of scams ahead of the superstar's Vancouver concerts, highlighting one case in which a social media profile was allegedly hacked and used to sell fake tickets.

As the second day of December unfolds, Canadians from coast to coast are experiencing a range of wintry conditions. Here's what's happening in different parts of the country.

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Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather.

Further changes to the current standards include the increased number of self-bunded tanks, improvements in automatic tank gauging (mentioned earlier to ensure SFL’s are adhered to without any accidents) and improved safety requirements. The changes also bring AS1940 into alignment with the Global Harmonisation System of classification.

Windsor police charged a 51-year-old woman with impaired driving after she allegedly veered into oncoming traffic, causing a crash in east Windsor.

In the middle of Regina's Cathedral neighbourhood, Shannon's Pub is hoping to bring a little taste of Ireland to Saskatchewan this holiday season.

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An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.

The City of Ottawa's auditor general has found that a city employee was engaged in a kickback scheme with a group of four local landlords, collecting thousands of dollars in payments in exchange for more favourable rental rates.

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A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident.

It should be noted that compliance with AS1940 is not a legal requirement unless it is specifically referenced within legislation. For example, some legislative documents require a fuel tank to comply with SwRI 95-03 which means the tank that is specified is a SuperVault (the name of the tank is rarely used but the compliance code can be). Complicating the matter is the fact that each State in Australia has different legislation and governing bodies, however, most State regulatory authorities will have an expectation that businesses will comply with the Australian Standards relevant to their operations, and furthermore local governments will govern these more closely.

The latest edition of AS1940 includes major changes to the storage and handling requirements for fuels, which impacts the following:

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A Markham dad who drew the ire of neighbours and the city after installing a hockey rink in his backyard says the rink has now been taken down.

Our technical team at Fuelchief help our customers to demonstrate their compliance with AS1940 through site inspections of their storage facilities and operations. We also provide basic recommendations of how to achieve compliance based on our extensive industry knowledge or refer customers to specialist contractors who we work with for further investigation and testing.

Changes to standards usually take place when there have been developments in technology and changes to EPA regulations and the safe handling processes in the bulk fuels industry. Prior to the AS taking over the standards, these were initially launched by the Australian Institute of Petroleum.

A dusting of snow greeted Montrealers early Monday morning, with more expected to hit the ground by the end of the week.

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday.

The onus to comply will often be made explicitly in legislation such as Work Health & Safety Act (WHS) Regulations, or implicitly through referencing in industry guidelines such as the Government approved Codes of Practice.

A memorial service has been scheduled for Dec. 11 by a support agency for a homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S., last week.

The Canadian government has listed the Yemeni militant group Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, as a terrorist group in an effort to 'fight terrorism globally.'

A B.C. man whose neighbours lopped the tops off of four of his bamboo plants has been awarded $1,000 in damages by the province’s Civil Resolution Tribunal.

We also encourage the use of gauges and automatic alarms which alert the user if the SFL is exceeded. The change to the standard also discusses new containment bund capacity requirements intended to contain tank overflows. This is not an issue if the tank is a double skinned tank with its own secondary containment.

After being sequestered for more than 57 hours, a 12-person jury has found Regina chiropractor Ruben Manz guilty of one count of sexual assault.

The short answer is yes. Being loose and relaxed about safety around the storage of bulk fuel is a tight rope you don’t want to walk. With infringements that could result in hefty fines or imprisonment along with the replacement of upgrading/replacing existing tanks it is important to get it right the first time.

Most large building complexes today are designed with a backup generator system, which ensures continuous power in the event of…

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the mineral in high doses.

Storage tank fabricating standards, fire codes, maintenance requirements are all intended to protect people and property from the inherent risks…

Several firefighter uniforms have been returned to the police after they were stolen from a dry cleaners in North Vancouver.

Compliance with the Australian Standard becomes akin to the requirements for a license to operate and businesses that are able to demonstrate that they are aligned with best practices can avoid punitive fines and loss of reputation and improve their operational HSSE performance.

Richard Sillers, the man charged in connection with a clash during a Pride festival in old south London in July of 2022, was sentenced today to two years probation.

Crews have partially reopened Highway 11 north of Toronto this afternoon after parts of Ontario’s cottage country were hit with upwards of 140 centimetres of snowfall over the weekend.

In the midst of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Liberal MNA Brigitte B. Garceau reiterated that the battle is far from won and called on the Legault government to do more, particularly in the area of training.

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The investigation into a Chinook helicopter crash near Petawawa, Ont. that killed two military pilots concludes an 'unperceived acceleration' and environmental conditions were "significant contributors" to the crash in the Ottawa River.

Yahoo and Rogers customers in Canada have until the end of the month to claim up to $375 cash from a data breach settlement.

“That is very concerning,” said David Guthrie. “You don’t want to see any neighbour encounter a situation like that, especially if there’s young children involved. You never know what people’s intentions are nowadays, unfortunately. I hope police catch the person.”

One person was taken to hospital Sunday evening in Sudbury when propane canisters exploded after someone tried to light a cigarette in an encampment in Greater Sudbury.

“This is one of those cases where we have laws on the books, but they’re not being properly enforced,” he said. “Police do not have the resources to proactively go after perpetrators of drone-related crimes. And, unfortunately, the best they’ve got here is asking the public for their help. Which, if it’s your house or your car, or you and your dog being targeted by this, is cold comfort.”