The Ontario government says forest fires have dwindled dramatically this year compared with last year, when fires tore through a record amount of land in the province. Evan Lizotte, a fire information officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources, says there have been 179 fires this year so far, which […]
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By Gemma Karstens-Smith
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ridly Greig was a little banged up after helping Canada to a big win at the world junior hockey championship on Monday. Not only did the Ottawa Senators’ prospect score and contribute an assist in the 6-3 victory over Finland, he blocked some big shots when the Canadians ran into […]
By Jessica Damiano
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another. Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures […]
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Former Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca said Tuesday he has entered the race for Vaughan mayor in the October municipal election. In a news release, he said his campaign will focus on stemming traffic gridlock in the city that he has called home for 35 years. “Vaughan has experienced […]
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Dallas Cowboy fans be warned: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has a memoir coming out next year. 13A, an imprint of Gallery Books, announced Tuesday that Smith’s Straight Shooter: “A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes” is scheduled for January 2023. According to 13A, Smith will share stories about growing […]
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FIFA suspended India’s national soccer federation late Monday “due to undue influence from third parties,” the sport’s governing body said. The suspension of the All India Football Federation threatens the country’s hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled for Oct. 11-30. FIFA said the suspension was effective immediately and […]
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s planning to expand so-called strong mayor powers to municipalities other than Toronto and Ottawa as a way to get more housing built. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark introduced the legislation last week that would give the mayors of Ontario’s two largest cities […]
By Stephanie Taylor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Senior civil servants explored offering Indigenous-language training to federal employees and possible exemptions to those who already speak one from requiring fluency in both English and French, newly released documents show. Deputy ministers from several departments discussed the issue last fall. A memo, released to The Canadian Press under federal […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s a strong believer in public health care, but his government is going to “get creative” when looking at how it can be delivered as the province deals with a staffing crisis in hospitals. Ford said Friday that “everything is on the table” when asked […]
By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
COVID-19 and the rising cost of doing business sowed the seeds of anxiety and depression on Ontario farms. Researchers from the University of Guelph surveyed 1,200 farmers in early 2021 and found higher rates of stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout than in the general population. Farmers were twice as likely […]
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The Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa is contradicting Quebec’s rental board ruling against one of their diplomats arrested and allegedly beaten by police in Gatineau, Que. The embassy released a statement on Twitter on Friday questioning media reports based on court documents ordering Niang Oumou Kalsoum Sall to pay a former […]
By Steven Sandor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
So far, it has been almost too easy for the Canadian junior team. As the squad prepares to face Finland on Monday in a game that will decide who finishes atop Group A at the world junior hockey championship, the host’s biggest enemy might just be complacency. So far, it’s […]
