(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On September 5, 2022 at approximately 6:50 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received information that an individual pointed a firearm at another individual and was unlawfully in possession of a firearm. On September 6, 2022 officers with assistance from […]
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The federal minister for Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, is scheduled to visit on Tuesday the site of a mass killing in Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Hajdu will express solidarity and ongoing support for the James Smith Cree Nation, northeast of Saskatoon. Trudeau says the government will continue to […]
The water hasn’t always been our friend this summer, but a group of kayakers found something to love, with a peaceful evening paddle last month. Friends Evan Maxton enjoys the sunset from his green kayak, while Billy Ash and Neil Plumridge paddle out front. Summer might be waning, but there […]
By Jeff Pelletier
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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“Stopgap” measures are needed in the short term to prevent suicides in Inuit communities, says the president of the National Inuit Youth Council. Brian Pottle delivered his call to action on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during a gathering Friday, prior to World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place every year […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Ontario has set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets dangerously low and is therefore discriminating against young people, who will bear a disproportionate burden of climate change, seven youth activists argue in a lawsuit against the government. Their constitutional challenge, backed by Ecojustice environmental lawyers, is set to be heard Monday […]
By Mia Rabson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A coalition on climate adaptation and disaster resilience says air conditioning should become a human right on par with winter heating because climate change is increasing the risks of extreme heat waves across Canada. The recommendation is among a list of hard targets and goals Climate Proof says the federal […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Groups representing thousands of public sector employees will be going up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers. The groups are challenging the constitutionality of Bill 124, a law passed in 2019 that limits wage […]
By Morgan Lowrie
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canada will have a “prominent” role in the lying-in-state and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom says, as preparations in London shift into high gear with one week to go before the ceremony. Ralph Goodale told The Canadian Press that members of the Canadian […]
By Damian J. Troise And Stan Choe
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed again Monday, as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of a high-stakes report that will hopefully show inflation hammered the economy less hard last month. The S&P 500 rose 43.05, or 1.1%, to 4,110.41 for its fourth straight gain. That’s its longest winning […]
By Tom Davies
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana judge won’t hear arguments until next week on a lawsuit seeking to block the state’s abortion ban, leaving that new law set to take effect on Thursday. The special judge overseeing the case issued an order Monday setting a court hearing for Sept. 19, which […]
By Dennis Waszak Jr.
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NEW YORK (AP) — More playmakers, better depth and flashy speed had the New York Jets feeling optimistic about their offense. And that was even with Joe Flacco filling in at quarterback and a shuffled line dealing with injuries. Well, it took just one game for the positive vibes to […]
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BOSTON (AP) — Nonbinary athletes will be able to run in next year’s Boston Marathon without having to register as members of the men’s or women’s divisions, race organizers announced Monday. The Boston Athletic Association, which administers the prestigious marathon, said it’s been working to expand opportunities for nonbinary people […]
