(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Enforcement action by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (GNG JFO) has resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash and a vehicle. Three people face charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code […]
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QUEBEC – An emotional ceremony took place today marking the sixth anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting, held for the first time in the same room where many of the victims were killed. Six men died that night: Mamadou Tanou Barry, Ibrahima Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane […]
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OTTAWA – Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will call on the House of Commons to hold an emergency debate on the privatization of health care. It’s a top priority for the leader as members of Parliament return to the House Monday following a holiday break. Singh spent […]
By Miranda Leybourne
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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It’s imperative that First Nations leaders be included in the upcoming health-care talks between Canada’s premiers and the prime minister, says the chief of Swan Lake First Nation. The meeting, set for Feb. 7, is part of Ottawa’s plan to finalize a deal on health-care funding with the provinces and […]
By Allison Jones and Tyler Griffin
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
Hazel McCallion, who developed a legacy of feisty advocacy during more than three decades as mayor of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, died Sunday morning after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. She was 101. Known affectionately as “Hurricane Hazel,” the longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., was an outspoken political […]
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The U13A Boston Pizza Royals traveled across the river to International Falls this weekend to compete in their annual tournament at Kerry Park Arena. The Royals were successful in capturing gold with an exciting 5-2 win in the final game vs The Times Tigers. A big shout out to all […]
By Suzan Fraser
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkey could greenlight Finland’s membership in NATO before that of Sweden, if the military alliance and both Nordic countries agree to it, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday. But Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haaivisto poured cold water on that suggestion, saying it was important that Finland […]
By Ilan Ben Zion
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
JERUSALEM (AP) – On Idit Silman’s first day as Israel’s new environmental protection minister, she handed out soft drinks in disposable plastic cups to hospital patients. The gesture held deep symbolic meaning in Israel, where soft drinks and single-use cups, plates and cutlery have become weapons in a culture war […]
By David Brandt
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left – after Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai was flagged for a 15-yard penalty for shoving Mahomes after he was out of bounds – and the […]
By Howard Fendrich
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open championship returned him to a rather familiar spot on Monday: No. 1 in the ATP rankings. His four-place rise from No. 5 to replace Carlos Alcaraz at No. 1 is the largest jump to the top spot in the 50-year history of […]
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Kids & Co – the popular kids’ entertainment series – has made its triumphant return from COVID, with the zany antics of The Kif-Kif Sisters. The twins, who hail from Quebec, showed off some unique culinary skills, and delighted the audience with their wacky performance. Kids & Co will be […]
