The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to revamp its ambulance system to redirect some patients with less pressing needs to places other than emergency rooms. The government yesterday anounced its new system would start rolling out in March, 2018 and would better priorize calls based on patient need. It said […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario has taken another step toward a potential strike. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says it has requested a no board report from the Ministry of Labour. Once the ministry issues such a report, a union […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to revamp its ambulance system to redirect some patients with less pressing needs to places other than emergency rooms. The government yesterday anounced its new system would start rolling out in March, 2018 and would better priorize calls based on patient need. It said […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Liberal government is changing sexual assault law to make it clear that an unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity, part of an effort to bring legislation up to speed with the courts–and the times. Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould also wants to expand rape shield provisions […]
Press Release Ontario is increasing access to mental health and addictions services for First Nations’ communities in Northwestern Ontario with a new mental health and addictions wellness centre in Fort Frances. In partnership with the federal government, the province is investing in a new program called Mino Ayaa Ta Win […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board will hold its last regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year tonight at 7 p.m. in the Education Centre here. Trustees will vote to approve the Strategic Plans Goals for 2017-22, a required plan that is reviewed annually and provides direction to […]
The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Ryon Healy is finding his timing at the plate and adjusting to his down time as a designated hitter. Manager Bob Melvin might consider having him take groundballs in the clubhouse if need be to keep the second-year major leaguer from getting bored when the […]
The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Kevin Durant is growing a little tired of questions about his ability to play defence. “Underrated?” Durant responded when recently asked about the perception of his ‘D.’ “My coaches don’t feel like that.” Neither does he, and KD’s menacing 6’9″ presence from the paint to […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE–Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup final debut for the ages. For now, he insists he’s happy enough just to sit on the floor as long as he plays. An undrafted […]
From the OPP Police have identified a man who drowned last week at Sparkling Lake in the Upsala area. Last Tuesday, two males were camping and fishing on Breeze Point Island when they noticed their boat floating away. Daniel Hesselberg, 57, from Onalaska, Wis., tried to retrieve the boat but […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Chicken Caesar Salad is one of the world’s greatest lunches, but it isn’t the prettiest thing to eat with your hands while on the go. That’s why some exceedingly smart person thought to put it into a wrap. My family is in universal accord […]
By Patrick Whittle The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — The number of young lobsters is declining in the Gulf of Maine despite years of record-breaking harvests, a University of Maine marine scientist has warned. Rick Wahle quantifies the population of baby lobsters in the gulf, a key lobster fishing area […]
