The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–A Liberal member of Parliament from Quebec says a Conservative MP made comments towards her that were “humiliating” and “sexual in nature” during an event back in May. Sherry Romanado levelled the accusation yesterday in the House of Commons after question period–even though Manitoba MP James […]
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Duane Hicks Paisley Brown, left, and her brother, Ryder, enjoyed some good eats before Santa’s arrival during “Breakfast at the North Pole” on Saturday morning at St. John’s Anglican Church here. Aside from parents being able to take photos of their children with Santa, the annual event also featured festive […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–J.J. Watt raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts while Jose Altuve led the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, both giving hope to the city as it picked up the pieces from the devastating storm. Last night, the two were […]
The Canadian PressMichael MacDonald HALIFAX–Exactly one century after he died, mustachioed train dispatcher Vince Coleman’s status as the ultimate Halifax Explosion hero will be cemented tomorrow. Calgary lawyer Jim Coleman–Vince’s grandson–will deliver brief remarks during the city’s commemorative ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the blast that killed or […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP, with the assistance of Technical Traffic Collision Investigators and the OPP’s Highway Safety Division, continue to investigate a fatal motor-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on Highway 17. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Kenora OPP was notified of a collision at Lindsay […]
The Associated PressDavid A. Lieb JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–More than a dozen states banded together yesterday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block a California law requiring any eggs sold there to come from hens that have space to stretch out in their cages. In a lawsuit filed directly to […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–A group of veterans yesterday vowed to keep fighting the federal government after the B.C. Court of Appeal rejected their landmark legal effort to win back lifelong disability pensions for former members of the military. A three-judge Appeal Court panel threw out the five-year-old lawsuit alleging […]
Expect cloudy skies and occasional flurries tonight, with an overnight low of minus-14 C (seven F). Tomorrow will see some snow in the morning, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-17 (one). Cloudy skies also are forecast for Thursday, along with a high of minus-nine (16) and […]
The Canadian PressColette Derworiz EDMONTON–For the first time in four decades, a bird known for its speed could be removed from the list of threatened species in most of Canada. The peregrine falcon, which can fly at speeds up to 320 km/h, was listed as endangered in 1978. At the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Ahead of its July deadline for legalizing recreational marijuana use in Canada, the federal government has launched a campaign warning of the risks of drug-impaired driving. Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale unveiled a series of advertisements today that will air on TV, radio, online, and in movie […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA–Rescuers have called off the search for a small plane with two people aboard that disappeared more than a week ago while flying over southeastern British Columbia. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria said in a recorded message that crews made the difficult decision to suspend […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mine Centre School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly recognition of excellence tonight for its “You’re the Chef” program. In a report to the board from principal Barbe Dennis, she explains the program aims to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of students while teaching […]
