Ontario’s chamber of commerce has released guidance for private sector businesses seeking to develop COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination protocols. The organization says the move aims to help prevent a piecemeal approach across the province in the absence of government guidance on the issue. It also says implementing proof-of-vaccination would help businesses safely […]
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TORONTO – A Toronto police officer has been found not guilty of disciplinary charges for his actions in the arrest and release of Bruce McArthur three years before the serial killer was convicted. Sgt. Paul Gauthier faced charges of insubordination and neglect of duty related to his handling of a […]
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CANMORE, Alta. – The Alberta government says a prominent landmark in the Rocky Mountains has been renamed in the spirit of reconciliation. The offensive name for the feature on Mount Charles Stewart combines a derogatory term for an Indigenous woman and slang for a woman’s breast. The name had been […]
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Singapore – SINGAPORE (AP) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp rebuke to China for its incursions in the South China Sea, warning its actions there amount to “coercion” and “intimidation” and affirming that the U.S. will support its allies in the region against Beijing’s advances. “We know […]
After a year’s postponement, and major uncertainty about whether they’d get off the ground at all, the Tokyo Paralympics opened on Tuesday amid a barrage of fireworks and almost audible sigh of relief. Judo athlete Priscilla Gagne carried Canada’s flag into National Stadium in the opening ceremony and said there […]
With Kathy Hochul officially taking the reins as New York’s governor, a historic number of women are currently leading U.S. states – a push towards equality and representation that could continue into next year’s midterm elections. There are now nine women serving as governor in the U.S. That ties a […]
Recent rainfalls have helped to cool the wildfire situation in the Northwest Region. However, fire restrictions remain in place. There were five new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Fort Frances 145 is located near Steccno lake, approximately 39 kilometres east/northeast of Atikokan. The 0.4 hectare fire […]
It was a fine return to form for competitors and audiences alike as the Logger’s Competition revved to life at the Emo Fall Fair on Friday morning. A dozen individuals signed up to take part in a handful of events that saw Jason Caul crowned champion. Bob Pet- kau was […]
TORONTO – A member of Ontario’s pandemic science advisory table has resigned, alleging “political considerations” appear to be influencing the group’s work and how much of it is shared with the public. Dr. David Fisman announced this morning in a tweet that included his resignation letter that he would be […]
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TORONTO – The Ontario government is extending a wage increase for personal support workers brought in during the pandemic. The province says the temporary $3-per-hour wage increase for workers in long-term care homes and similar facilities will now continue until Oct. 31. It says extending the program will cost $169 […]
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TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 639 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from the virus today. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 515 of the infected people are not fully vaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. The case numbers are based on 19,866 tests. There are 151 patients in intensive […]
