By Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said following a meeting Monday with Quebec Premier Francois Legault that he supports the province’s right to pass legislation banning religious symbols and he wouldn’t challenge it in court. Canada is facing a national unity crisis, O’Toole told reporters after […]
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By Shawn Jeffords The Canadian Press TORONTO–Parts of Ontario could see another lockdown if the province cannot get a handle on increasing rates of COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford warned Monday as the government reported a daily increase of new cases not seen since early June. Ford said the recent spike […]
Michelle Cain photo Picturesque sunrises like this one are a worthy payoff to long nights and early mornings. All it needs is a cup of hot coffee and it approaches perfection. Do you have a photo of your morning routine or view out the bedroom window you’d like to share? […]
WASHINGTON–The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday. Laviolette replaces Todd Reirden, who was fired last month after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs. Laviolette, 55, has 18 years of experience as a head coach. […]
The Canadian Press ASBESTOS, Que.–The town of Asbestos, Que., looking to shed its link to the hazardous substance, has narrowed the search for a new name to four contenders. Mayor Hugues Grimard announced on Monday that the four possibilities residents will vote on next month are Apalone, Jeffrey, Phenix and […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
If you have recently been to your local dentist, you probably paid an additional personal protective equipment fee. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) set a new $18 fee for enhanced protective equipment required during the pandemic. Because most dental offices are privately run, insurance companies may or may not cover […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of eight (46). Wednesday will continue to see a mix of sun and […]
By Eddie Pells The Associated Press If anyone can truly appreciate the meaning of the word “open” at the U.S. Open, it’s a 36-year-old father of two who might very well have racked up more frequent flier miles than dollars over his golf career – a journeyman named Andy Pope. […]
Denise Paglinawan The Canadian Press TORONTO – Parents can now access data on COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario schools and child-care centres through a website launched by the provincial government on Friday. The province said the website will be updated every weekday and include a summary of cases, as well as […]
By Barry Wilner The Associated Press The NFL on Monday reminded team personnel on the sidelines about the COVID-19 requirements for wearing face coverings, saying such carelessness or disregard could put the season “at risk.” There were several games Sunday in which team members other than players did not use […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Nazariy GELETIY, 24 years old of Vancouver, British Columbia was last seen on September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). The male is described as being […]
