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Ruth Jones McVeigh: Mariposa Folk Festival's Legendary Founder
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Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of Canadas Mariposa Folk Festival, has passed away at 99. She launched the festival in 1961, inspiring by folk music and a speakers urge for small towns to attract tourists. The festival, now in its 65th year, has seen stars like Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell, and modern acts like Serena Ryder and Barenaked Ladies. McVeigh, a folk music lover and writer, returned to save the festival from bankruptcy in 1987, championing new artists. She considered Mariposa her greatest achievement, leaving a lasting legacy through music and memories. Checkout Solipillow.com
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US Food Guide Reset: A Practical Approach
01:26|Canadas Food Guide Stuck in Time: A Call for a Reset - Canadas Food Guide, last updated in 2019, is due for a full revision by 2024 but has yet to receive one. The guide, which promotes a plant-based diet, has been criticized for being out of touch with local foods, family traditions, and budget constraints. Meanwhile, the U.S. has recently released a new food guide that is practical, science-based, and works with farmers to cut sugar and salt without the blame game. Canada could benefit from a similar reset in its food policy. Checkout Solipillow.com
Toronto's Freezing Rain: Slippery Roads & Chilly Week Ahead
01:31|Toronto endured a slippery Saturday due to freezing rain, with Environment Canadas special weather statement finally lifted at seven p.m. The city experienced up to two millimeters of ice, prompting officials to urge caution for pedestrians and drivers. While some areas south of Highway four zero one escaped the worst, others like Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, and Newmarket faced similar challenges. Eastern spots such as Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington were under a full freezing rain warning. Looking ahead, Sunday brings a high of minus one, seventy percent chance of flurries, and gusts up to sixty kilometers per hour, making it feel like minus eleven. Stay safe out there. Checkout Solipillow.com
Rally in Ontario Supports Iran Protests
01:36|Thousands rally in Ontario to support Iranian protesters, expressing solidarity against the regimes financial collapse and human rights abuses. Local Iranian Canadians share personal stories, while Irans exiled crown prince calls for more demonstrations. Protesters remain hopeful for a free Iran and a freer world. Checkout Solipillow.com
Company Fined $1.35M for River Chemical Spill
01:48|Quebec company fined $1.35 million for river chemical spill, environmentalists praise penalty as a step forward in protecting local waterways. Checkout Solipillow.com
Freezing Rain Warning for Kingston, Ontario
01:06|Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Kingston, Ontario: Up to 4mm of Ice Expected, Power Outages Possible Checkout Solipillow.com
Protests Erupt After ICE Kills Mother
01:46|Thousands protest ICE presence in Minneapolis following fatal shooting of Renee Good, demanding federal forces leave their city. Residents express outrage, feeling caught in a political fight, as Trump administration insists officer acted in self-defense. Minnesota Democrats denied entry to ICE facility, calling agency rogue and lawless. Locals describe feeling occupied, but remain determined. Checkout Solipillow.com
Iran Protests: Montrealers Rally for Change
01:21|Montrealers Rally in Support of Iranian Protests: Fears of Crackdowns and Death Penalties Checkout Solipillow.com
Toronto Woman Charged in Assault, Manhunt for Thief
01:47|50-year-old Toronto woman charged in assault on The Danforth, police seek man in connection with thefts, and a stabbing incident; man in his sixties injured, police nab delivery van thief after chase. Checkout Solipillow.com
Toronto's Pothole Blitz: Fixing Road Wreckers
01:24|Torontos pothole blitz kicks off with a two-phase push, fixing over four thousand potholes this year, less than half of last years total. Potholes form due to water seepage, freezing, and thawing, causing damage to vehicles and disrupting commutes. Crews aim to handle reports within four days, with permanent repairs planned for later. Checkout Solipillow.com