Born to Avery and Chelsea, nee Mosley, of Steinbach, Manitoba, a boy, Arlo Kristian, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz on March 23, 2022 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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The archbishop of Edmonton says the apology from Pope Francis for the role the Roman Catholic Church played in the residential school system is just the first step on the road to healing. Archbishop Richard Smith, who was part of a delegation to the Vatican that included several Indigenous leaders, […]
By Bill Graveland
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A University of Calgary study says there may be a link between the density of certain oil and gas operations and increased health risks for nearby pregnant women and their babies. “There is very little research about fracking as it relates to the health of pregnant people and children living […]
The Fort Frances Lakers put up a strong fight, but were unable to fend off an attack from the Dryden Ice Dogs. The Dogs bested the Lakers 9-0. That’s the end of the playoffs for the Lakers, which struggled with player shortages in the defensive line. – Allan Bradbury photo
By David Briggs
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
Ontario’s government, through the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, has committed $412,500 to support the Anishinabek Nation “with a range of initiatives to educate and inform the public about the history and legacy of the Indian Residential School system.” The Anishinabek Nation is an organization representing and advocating for 39 First […]
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The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in the City of Dryden. On April 2, 2022, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members from the Dryden OPP along with Northwest EMS responded to a death at a residence on Memorial Avenue in the City of Dryden. […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Quebec government is reversing its decision to lift its mask mandate and will instead maintain the health order for indoor public spaces until at least the end of the month. Interim public health director Dr. Luc Boileau told reporters today in Quebec City he changed his recommendation due to […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario is reporting 1,091 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, nearly 40 per cent higher than a week ago. There were 790 people in hospital with COVID-19 last Tuesday. The province is also reporting 173 COVID-19 patients in intensive care today, compared with 165 a week ago. There are six […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario plans to temporarily reduce taxes on gas and diesel, but it will only take effect after the June provincial election. The Progressive Conservative government introduced legislation on Monday- that, if passed, would lower the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax – which […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The federal government will consider whether to include booster shots in the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its workers, the Treasury Board said as it reviews the rules. The government must review the need for the policy, which currently requires federal public servants to get […]
By Zeke Miller and Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON (AP) – The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort his successor – bent on overturning “Obamacare” – to the Capitol to be inaugurated. Obama returns to the White House on Tuesday for a moment he […]
By Samuel Petrequin
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union’s executive branch proposed Tuesday a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first EU sanctions targeting the country’s lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needed to increase the […]
