The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Brilliant late-winter sunshine lifted the spirits of Garry McLean’s family members Tuesday as they celebrated the former Indian Day School survivor–and a proposed settlement of his class-action lawsuit against the federal government that he never lived to see. Indigenous drumming and song filled the air and […]
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The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government says nearly 100 organizations have pre-qualified for the expansion of retail cannabis sales. While it’s not known how many will be approved, the government is opening the door to new stores that it hopes will eat into the black market. “Our goal remains […]
From the OPP
Members of the OPP’s Anti-Rackets Branch, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and the Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office are warning Ontario residents to check their e-mails, phone messages, and computer pop-ups. All are tools that criminals can use to extort money and personal information from you. “Phishing,” ransom, and service scams have […]
Staff Keighan Gerrie, Jacob Brown, and Kyle Auger combined for nine points to pace the league-leading Thunder Bay North Stars to a 9-1 romp over the visiting Fort Frances Lakers on Tuesday night. Thunder Bay (47-4-1-1) roared out to a 3-0 lead in the first period on goals by Maxime […]
Press Release NDP Northern Development critic Michael Mantha is urging the Ford government to act now in Fort Frances. Mantha said the Ford Conservatives must ensure that mills and forestry operations have the wood they need to operate and support the hundreds of direct and indirect jobs that depend on […]
There will be some snow this evening, with an overnight low of minus-eight C (17 F) and north-northwest winds gusting up to 39 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy and blustery, with a high of minus-three (26) and low dropping to minus-15 (five). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 26 […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–A Toronto doctor says Ontario’s medical regulator has decided not to investigate dozens of complaints made about her push for stricter gun laws. Dr. Najma Ahmed, a trauma surgeon who treated victims of a fatal mass shooting in Toronto last summer, said the College of Physicians […]
The Canadian Press OKANAGAN FALLS, B.C.–The height limit for wood buildings in British Columbia is rising to 12 from six storeys in a move Premier John Horgan expects to spur development using timber and give the province a headstart on other parts of the country. B.C. is changing its building […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Opposition MPs erupted in fury yesterday after the Liberals used their majority on the House of Commons’ justice committee to delay an opposition attempt to call Jody Wilson-Raybould to testify again on the SNC-Lavalin affair. The meeting was called as an emergency session by the three […]
The Canadian Press A 25-year-old man who sold his long-time friend drugs that caused a fatal overdose has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the death. Justice Michael Harpur’s sentence specifies that Ryan Walker will not serve the full sentence due to a combination of […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.–Justin Thomas has played the 15th hole at The Players Championship some 20 times but never this early in the year. That’s why he turned to his caddie for some last-minute advice during a practice round. “We don’t have to worry about going […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–The Maple Leafs were encouraged by a chaotic comeback attempt that fell just short. It was their first 40 minutes–and an especially disastrous opening period–where a number of uncomfortable questions remain. Brendan Perlini had a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks jumped out to […]
