Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – The federal prison service will review its decision to move notorious killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility, but its reason for the controversial transfer remained secret Monday. Leaders from across the political spectrum expressed shock and outrage at the Correctional Service of Canada’s decision to move the […]
VICTORIA – British Columbia officials have rebutted claims that drugs prescribed through the province’s safe supply program aimed at curbing overdoses are being re-sold to young people, helping fuel the deadly opioid crisis. B.C.’s representative for children and youth, Jennifer Charlesworth, says her office hasn’t seen any indication that youth […]
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don’t meet his demands. But Liberal House leader Mark Holland says the federal government won’t cower over the Tory threats. “We will continue to work […]
Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity. Bill Blair and six other federal cabinet ministers provided an update […]
Hazy, smoky conditions are engulfing the nation’s capital, and Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the region. The federal department says high levels of air pollution have developed in Ottawa, Gatineau and other nearby municipalities due to smoke from nearby wildfires. Wildfires in Quebec and Southeastern […]
TORONTO – Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a “catastrophic” impact on farmland and livestock operations. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark proposed a series of regulations along with a bill that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban […]
Ontario has charged Marineland over the care of its black bears. The Ministry of the Solicitor General said it laid the charges against the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction on Tuesday. “Marineland of Canada, Inc. in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has been charged with three counts of failing to comply with […]
The fight against wildfires that have forced at least 21,000 people from their homes in Nova Scotia is expected to reach a pivotal point today. Fire officials are worried about a resurgence in two major fires because of a phenomenon known as “crossover.” Wildfires can become extreme events when the […]
OTTAWA – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice the people of Alberta have made at the ballot box. She made the comment on her way into the federal Liberals’ weekly cabinet meeting, hours after UCP Leader Danielle Smith was declared victorious over the NDP’s […]
TORONTO – Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a “catastrophic” impact on farmland and livestock operations. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark proposed a series of regulations along with a bill that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban […]
The York Catholic District School Board has voted against flying a Pride flag outside its main office next month. Board trustees voted 6-4 against a motion to fly the flag during a meeting Monday night that was attended by advocates, protesters and spectators. The motion put forward by the board’s […]
MONTREAL – As Carla White looks out the window of her yellow-and-pink, plant-filled apartment in the heart of downtown Montreal, she wonders where she’s going to live next. “I look out there and say, where am I going now?” she says, gesturing at the highrises that tower above the building […]
