The 18th-annual “Relay for Life” is set to run this Saturday, and organizers have put together a busy day. While the event doesn’t officially begin until 2 p.m., teams will arrive at the Point beginning at 10 a.m. to start setting up their area, with team and survivor registration opening […]
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The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio Road salt levels in southern Ontario waterways have hit record highs, making some as salty as the ocean, environmental advocates said Wednesday as they called for measures to mitigate the impact on species and ecosystems. World Wildlife Fund Canada said its new maps tracking chloride from […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–An Indigenous drunk driver who killed two people and left two others badly hurt has had his prison sentence reduced to seven years from 10 years despite Ontario’s top court rejecting his argument that he deserved more leniency due to his Aboriginal status. In a split […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Less than a year after freezing driver and vehicle fees in Ontario, the Progressive Conservative government is considering raising them again, while bracing for a “negative reaction.” In a proposal quietly posted to a regulatory registry for public comment, the government says it is seeking to […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–More than 400 health-sector workers are being laid off in Ontario as the Progressive Conservative government moves to merge 20 agencies into one. The 416 people in “back-office positions” such as communications, planning, data analytics and financial services will lose their jobs and another 409 vacant positions […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Finance Minister Vic Fedeli is one of several high-profile ministers demoted in a major cabinet shuffle announced today by Premier Doug Ford. The Progressive Conservative government has faced weeks of criticism after the public learned of funding cuts that were hidden in Fedeli’s April budget. Environment Minister […]
The Canadian PressArmina Ligaya TORONTO–The Canadian market for next-generation cannabis products is worth an estimated $2.7 billion annually, with edibles contributing more than half, according to a new report from Deloitte. This spending once the final edible pot regulations roll out in the coming months is expected to be on […]
The Canadian Press Corporations avoided paying Ottawa between $9.4 billion and $11.4 billion in taxes in 2014, according to a new federal estimate by the Canada Revenue Agency. The report estimates a “tax gap” the difference between what is owed to the government and what was collected for small and […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham LAS VEGAS–Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award last night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay. He might even be able to enjoy the trophies someday, whenever the sting of the Lightning’s first-round post-season loss has […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez fell behind in the count throughout his short stint on the mound and Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels took full advantage. “In the big leagues when you are facing good lineups like that, they are going to hit […]
Staff It’s been a great start to the season for the La Place Rendez-Vous. Jaida Norris, Greta Fedoruk, and Alyssa Faragher each scored twice to pace La Place Rendez-Vous to an 8-2 romp over Al’s Racquet Stringing in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action on Tuesday night for their third-straight […]
Staff The Northwest Bay Beavers have been one of the hottest teams of late in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League. Shae Smith homered to pace the Beavers to a 12-8 win over the Fort Frances Mud Dogs last night for their fourth win in a row. Darcy Smith […]
