(Thunder Bay, ON) The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Thunder Bay Fire Services (TBFS), Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) as well as Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to a multiple vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 between John Street and Oliver Road on the […]
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By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The massive convoy of demonstrators that rolled into Ottawa this past winter loudly heralded a new era in Canadian politics, with blaring horns and the rumble of hundreds of idling engines. The weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa and the kindred demonstrations that appeared at provincial legislatures and international border […]
By Mia Jensen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
As the federal government prioritizes critical mineral extraction, local officials are emphasizing the need to take advantage of the opportunities available in Sudbury. “Mining has always been one of Canada’s economic cornerstones,” said Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe. “Today, this sector matters more than ever. There is a growing global appreciation […]
By Maan Alhmidi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto’s recently approved housing plan is a good step forward but it could take years before the increase in supply makes renting more affordable in the city, urban planners and experts say. Toronto city council voted on Wednesday in favour of Mayor John Tory’s proposals for zoning bylaw changes to […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
MONTREAL – A new global agreement to save nature from human destruction was passed overnight Monday at the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, despite objections from a number of African countries that accused the Chinese presidency of forcing a deal through against their objections. The final deal calls for all […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A retired priest has been charged in an alleged historical sexual assault that investigators say occurred in the Toronto area four decades ago. Peel police say in a news release they received information in October that a Catholic priest who practised in the Peel region between 1980 and 1983 allegedly […]
By Mike Corder
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized Monday on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ role in slavery and the slave trade, in a speech welcomed by activists as historic but lacking in concrete plans for repair and reparations. “Today I apologize,” Rutte said in […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has appointed the next head of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Vicky Eatrides will serve as the broadcasting regulator’s chair and CEO for a five-year term starting on Jan. 5. Eatrides was most recently an assistant deputy minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, […]
By Rob Maaddi
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Joe Burrow wasn’t satisfied after throwing four touchdown passes in the second half to rally the Bengals to a comeback victory over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. “Not one of my favorites,” Burrow said when asked how he felt about Cincinnati’s 34-23 victory over Tampa Bay […]
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Ottawa Senators (14-15-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (20-9-1, second in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets and the Ottawa Senators face off in an out-of-conference matchup. Winnipeg is 20-9-1 overall and 11-5-0 in home games. The Jets have […]
Police Briefs (KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), attended a two-motor vehicle collision (MVC) at Clearwater Bay on Highway 17A. At 12:00 p.m. on Friday December 9, 2022, the OPP were dispatched to a head on MVC on Highway 17A at Clearwater Bay between a […]
