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The International News Weekly REGIONAL November 10, 2017 | Toronto 04 Canada's rising sea levels to threaten waterfront homes, condos Agencies OTTAWA: From the slowpaced, tree-lined streets of downtown Charlottetown to the modern, western architecture of metro Vancouver, Canada's urban waterfronts are a beacon for condo developers, tourists and everyone in between. But even in best-case scenarios for global warming, a new series of interactive maps that illustrate the impact of rising sea levels suggest Canada is facing a mind-boggling challenge to keep such popular and often historic neighbourhoods from becoming lost at sea. John Clague, an earth sciences professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, says thanks to global warming, our oceans are getting an average of 3.3 millimetres higher every year, up from 2 mm a year in the latter half of the 20th century. The United Nations predicts the world's oceans will be at least one metre higher by the end of the current century. After another 100 years, it could be four times that. "I call it a disaster in slow-motion," said Clague. "It is really a huge problem. It's a global problem and the cost of dealing with this or not dealing with it, depending on what happens, is enormous." The U.S.-based organization Climate Central has created interactive maps that show how Canadian cities could look if the average global temperature rises between one and four degrees Celsius by 2100. All of the scenarios are based on no mitigation efforts taking place, although some areas do already have existing dikes or protections. The world has already passed the one-degree threshold. The Paris climate change accord aims to stave off 2 degrees by the end of the century, but the United Nations warned last week the world has committed to only one-third of the emissions cuts necessary to meet that goal. The Climate Central maps show that in Charlottetown, the harbourfront will be at risk at two degrees. At four degrees, homes several blocks from the waterfront would become oceanfront properties. Lennox Island, a First Nations community off the northwest coast of P.E.I., could lose its bridge to the mainland in the best case scenario. At worst, the entire island disappears beneath the sea. In Halifax, the harbourfront, port and rail lines could all be submerged. The city of Charlemagne, Que., east of Montreal, could lose entire neighbourhoods to the St. Lawrence River at two degrees, while at the four-degree threshold, the birthplace of singer Celine Dion has almost no dry spots at all. The problem could well be most dire in Vancouver, said Clague. "Metro Vancouver is the most vulnerable urban area in Canada to sea level rise," he said. "We have about 250,000 people living within about a metre of mean sea level." At two degrees, hundreds of homes and businesses in North Vancouver would be underwater, as would large parts of the False Creek waterfront. At four degrees, famed Stanley Park becomes an island and the Vancouver neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant and Fairview become a sea of blue. Richmond, B.C., is only one metre above sea level now, but director of engineering John Irving said Wednesday the city has been preparing for sea level rise for years. Between building up existing dikes and building "superdikes" that are more than 50 metres wide, the city is getting ready as fast as it can, he said. Ex-PQ leader arrested for drunken driving 9 arrested for organized crime in Canada, US Agencies QUEBEC: There are reports former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair has been arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Cogeco Nouvelles reported today that Quebec City police arrested Boisclair shortly after midnight. Police have not confirmed Boisclair, 51, is the person they arrested but TV footage showed the ex-politician leaving a Quebec City police station just before noon today. Earlier in the day, a clerk at the local courthouse said a name matching Boisclair's was on a list of people expected to appear but a charge sheet was not immediately available. Police spokesman Etienne Doyon says authorities arrested a 51-year-old man for suspected drunk driving after a car struck a lamppost. Police allege the man also refused a breathalyzer, obstructed justice and intimidated someone associated with the judicial system. Doyon says the man was released late this morning on a promise to appear in court at a later date. Boisclair was a longtime provincial politician who served as PQ leader between November 2005 and May 2007. He quit after a disappointing showing in the 2007 election in which the PQ finished third. Agencies TORONTO: Nine people from southern Ontario with alleged ties to organized crime in the United States have been arrested in a major weapons and drug bust, the RCMP announced Thursday. Authorities seized six kilograms of fentanyl and carfentanil, one kilogram of heroin, more than 20 kilograms of cocaine, more than 250,000 tablets of controlled substances, including methamphetamine, about three million cigarettes and several gaming machines, the force said. RCMP Supt. Chris Leather said the four-year investigation — dubbed Project Otremens — involved the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, the Canada Border Services Agency, the FBI, and the municipal police forces of Toronto and Peel and York regions. The nine people were arrested in raids conducted in the Toronto area, Leather said, and five others are being sought on Canada-wide warrants. The RCMP said dealing with the trafficking of fentanyl and carfentanil is a top priority. Fentanyl, an opioid that is 100 times more potent than herion, has been blamed for the growing overdose crisis across the country and the U.S. "Even more powerful substitutes are beginning to appear," Leather said. "Shipments of carefentanil and W18, which are both 100 times stronger than fentanyl, have recently been seized by police in Canada." Leather said the accused are linked to crime families operating in New York, and several people were arrested there by the FBI for related offences. The FBI has been conducting a parallel but separate investigation, the RCMP said, focusing on members of the Bonanno and Gambino families. The RCMP said the investigation demonstrated the ability of those in organized crime to corrupt people in positions of public trust. Wojciech Grzesiowki of Innisfil, Ont., who is one of the men police say is at large and a "well-known" organized crime member, allegedly convinced a Toronto police civilian employee to make "queries" of police databases for him and his organization. Erin Maranan, the subject of a 2016 Toronto police investigation into police corruption, now faces 20 counts of breach of trust for database queries, RCMP said in a statement. Leather said the people arrested appeared in a Milton, Ont., court Thursday for bail hearings. They face a combined total of 75 charges, including participating in a criminal organization, conspiracy to import a controlled substance and trafficking firearms. Small knives allowed, baby powder banned on flights Agencies OTTAWA: Under new regulation changes effective later this month, airline passengers will be able to carry some small knives on most flights, but baby powder will be banned. Transport Canada says knife blades up to six centimetres — about the size of a large paper clip — will be allowed on domestic and most international flights. Blades of any length will continue to be banned on U.S. flights while razor blades and box cutters of any size will remain prohibited on all flights. Another change will prohibit certain powders and granular material with a volume of 350 millilitres — the size of a soda can — or more. Prohibited materials include items such as bath salts, sea salt, baby powder, foot powder, cooking powder and sand. Baby formula, protein powder, tea and coffee will still be permitted in any quantity. Transport Canada says the adjustments — which are effective Nov. 27 — reflect changes in the security environment and are needed to harmonize with international standards. "These changes to screening procedures will bring Canada in line with international standards and our partner countries, while continuing to keep passengers safe," Transport Minister Marc Garneau said in a release.
The International News Weekly REGIONAL/CANADA 05 November 10, 2017 | Toronto Grand Opening of Audi Dealership in Brampton By Fazal Siddiqi BRAMPTON: Brampton gets another feather in its cap with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art, three-floor Audi Dealership building in Mayfield Auto Mall, off Hwy- 410. The Bramgate Automotive Group, under the leadership of Bill Johnston Sr., Founder & President and his sons Bill Johnston Jr. and Brad Johnston, opened this facility on Nov 2. This is the second Audi dealership in the group after Audi of Mississauga. It’s a nice-looking modern architecture with well-planned layout and several interesting and convenient features, like indoor cars display on third floor, virtual reality lounge and Audi sports section. The grand opening of the new dealership was a classy and well-managed event befitting the prestigious Audi brand and its customers. Right from arrival of guests at the dealership to registration and welcome drinks, food, music and entertainment – all aspects were seamlessly executed for an easy, efficient and enjoyable experience, reflecting Bramgate Automotive Group’s business philosophy. It was a full house with engaged audience, a mix of existing and potential customers, Bramgate’s team members, business partners and local politicians. It provided guests with an opportunity to unwind, be up and close with exotic Audi models like R8 and RS7 and celebrate the success. The event started with speeches from the Johnston family. Brad Johnston said the opening of Audi Brampton is special to him, as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Bramgate Automotive Group and the fact that the new dealership is in Brampton, from where his father started business 50 years ago and they call it a home. He thanked all suppliers and business partners for helping in completing the facility in time. Bill Johnston Jr. provided a verbal tour of the facility eloquently describing features like Audi sports section, where patrons can customize their sports models, the Virtual Reality Lounge to build the car you desire and experience it in virtual reality and the Indoor car display on the 3rd floor, where customers can pick a car, take it out for a test-drive down an elevator and return without having to step out, a facility that could come handy specially in winters. Bill Johnston Sr. narrated the highlights of his 50 years journey in taking it from a one-car show room to four leading dealerships in the group. He re-iterated his family commitment to the Audi brand, to customers and to the business philosophy of providing easy, efficient and Tim Hortons' poppy doughnut causes social media stir CALGARY: The head of the Calgary Poppy Fund and Veterans' Food Bank says he hopes no one gets in big trouble over a poppy-emblazoned doughnut sold at a local Tim Hortons. John Rathwell says it seems good intentions were behind the gesture and it was admirable an employee at the restaurant would take the initiative. But he points out the poppy is a registered trademark and a symbol that many hold sacred. Rathwell says he would have preferred that the business reached out to his group ahead of Remembrance Day about partnering to raise funds for veterans. The southeast Calgary Tim Hortons franchise where the doughnuts were sold declined to comment and the chain's head office did not immediately respond to a similar request. The doughnuts caused a social media stir after an image of them was posted from the popular Calgary Twitter account @Crackmacs. One Twitter user responded by saying the move does not sit well and another said it isn't appropriate to cash in on Remembrance Day. enjoyable car-buying experience to all customers. The Mayor of Brampton, Honorable Linda Jaffrey, spoke on the occasion as well. She appreciated the commitment of Johnston family in building business and generating employment in the city. She lauded the success and achievement of the Bramgate Automotive Group. Last but not the least, Daniel Weissland, President Audi Canada, delivered vote of thanks and praised the Johnston family in tirelessly working and building the Audi brand in the GTA. Audi is the fastest growing luxury brand in Canada. He advised of bringing in several new models in next few years and assured of his support to the Bramgate Group. The guests were entertained with a sight-andsound show on the third floor with rendering of beautiful music by a violinist. The youngest DJ, as per the Guinness Book of world Record, was on hand to show his prowess in playing music. A nice venue, plenty of food and drinks in the backdrop of light music, subtle lights, display of Audi cars and courteous service made it an evening par Audi. 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