OTTAWA – A former senator who resigned from the upper chamber amid a sexual misconduct scandal is now facing criminal charges. Don Meredith, 58, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and one count of criminal harassment, Ottawa police said Saturday. A source confirmed to The Canadian Press […]
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By Caitlin Yardley
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Announcements from two of Canada’s largest low-cost carriers propose expansion in the budget leisure market. Flair Airlines chief executive officer Stephen Jones announced a deepening of focus to current routes with daily frequency increases to locations including Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The Edmonton-based airline said it plans to […]
By Caitlin Yardley
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
WestJet is making a substantial addition to its fleet with the purchase of 42 aircraft as the airline plans to expand its low-cost offerings, with plans to add routes to sun destinations from cities across Canada. The Calgary-based airline announced the agreement with Boeing for the purchase of the 737-10 […]
Organizers of the Truth and Reconciliation Day events saw a spectacular showing of support and solidarity, as hundreds gathered for a march, which wound its way from the Sorting Gap Marina to the site of the the former St Margaret’s residential school. The day was marked with prayers, drumming, emotional […]
CIBC Fort Frances branch general manager Emma Govier pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for September this morning. Shirley and Neil Whitefield of Fort Frances are the winners of a trip to New York City, valued at $3,800. Next month’s draw […]
By Steven Sandor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON – The Toronto Raptors opened their exhibition season on Sunday by being simply dominant in their Canadian home away from home. Pre-season or not, holding an NBA team – even one that is in rebuilding mode like the Utah Jazz – to just 33 second-half points is remarkable. And […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VIRGINIA WATER, United Kingdom – Canada’s Mackenzie Hughes jumped 31 positions to No. 51 on the official world golf ranking list Monday after winning the Sanderson Farms Championship. Hughes, from Hamilton, beat Sepp Straka on the second hole of a playoff on Sunday to earn his second career PGA Tour […]
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The Northwest Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (NW-OECTA) Executive Committee unanimously passed a motion to donate $1000 to The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. The Unit has also pledged to continue following the path of Reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. “We acknowledge that no amount of […]
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A group of people will gather to line Scott St. this weekend against abortion and euthanasia. Carole Mackintosh is one of the organizers for the Life Chain event taking place from 2:30-3:30 on Sunday. She says the event is an hour of peaceful protest, prayer and discussion against abortion. Mackintosh […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canada Post is launching four new stamps showcasing Indigenous artists’ visions for truth and reconciliation. The Crown corporation says this is the first in an annual series meant to encourage reflection on the painful legacy of Canada’s residential schools. The stamps will be released on Thursday, a day before the […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations is calling on federal cabinet ministers to support a full public release of remaining residential school records held by the Catholic Church and the government. It says the federal government committed to turning over 12,000 residential school documents after calls from the National Centre […]
