WASHINGTON–The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday. Laviolette replaces Todd Reirden, who was fired last month after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs. Laviolette, 55, has 18 years of experience as a head coach. […]
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The Canadian Press ASBESTOS, Que.–The town of Asbestos, Que., looking to shed its link to the hazardous substance, has narrowed the search for a new name to four contenders. Mayor Hugues Grimard announced on Monday that the four possibilities residents will vote on next month are Apalone, Jeffrey, Phenix and […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of eight (46). Wednesday will continue to see a mix of sun and […]
By Eddie Pells The Associated Press If anyone can truly appreciate the meaning of the word “open” at the U.S. Open, it’s a 36-year-old father of two who might very well have racked up more frequent flier miles than dollars over his golf career – a journeyman named Andy Pope. […]
Denise Paglinawan The Canadian Press TORONTO – Parents can now access data on COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario schools and child-care centres through a website launched by the provincial government on Friday. The province said the website will be updated every weekday and include a summary of cases, as well as […]
By Barry Wilner The Associated Press The NFL on Monday reminded team personnel on the sidelines about the COVID-19 requirements for wearing face coverings, saying such carelessness or disregard could put the season “at risk.” There were several games Sunday in which team members other than players did not use […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Nazariy GELETIY, 24 years old of Vancouver, British Columbia was last seen on September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). The male is described as being […]
By Jordan Press The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Federal officials are ironing out the details of a program to help cities buy properties left vacant due to the pandemic so they can quickly create affordable housing. The government has considered the property acquisition program for months as it looks to […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario’s legislature returns for its fall session today, but with the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting daily life, the Progressive Conservative government’s house leader says it will not be business as usual. Paul Calandra says the legislature will continue to respect public health rules while returning […]
By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press MONTREAL – When Michelle McSweeney saw a groundhog crawl into an above-ground tomb at Montreal’s Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery, it was hard not to be freaked out. “I heard it rattling around,” she said. “At least I saw it go in, otherwise I would have been […]
