A 72-year-old man has been charged with several historical sex offences that allegedly occurred while he…
Day: 11 November 2020
Visitor limitations at SHA facilities, care homes extended in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says visitor limitations have been extended at all of its facilities…
London city council approves motion to explore bylaws for restricting distribution of graphic flyers
The distribution of graphic anti-abortion flyers across London, Ont., in recent weeks led London city councillors…
Saskatoon first responders, search and rescue, volunteers help dozens stranded by blizzard
After a blizzard hit Saskatoon, hundreds were left stuck or stranded. Thanks to the help from…
New B.C. COVID-19 restrictions having a devastating impact on tourism industry
As parts of B.C. grapple with new restrictions to help stop the spread of the COVID-19…
Red tape delays opening of emergency winter shelter in Penticton, B.C., during cold snap
The operator of a shelter for the street-entrenched population in Penticton, B.C. said it is “heart-wrenching”…
Federal government invests $5.1 million in Great Lakes restoration projects
The Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is receiving a chunk of funding from a $5.1 million federal…
Toronto firefighter pens memoir about life and challenges on the job
For 32 years, Bryan Ratushniak dedicated his life to firefighting and to helping others. Now retired,…
Coronavirus case identified at Catholic Central High School in London, Ont.
The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) says the Middlesex-London Health Unit has identified a coronavirus…
Almost 100 new hospital beds to be added to RVH in Barrie, Ont.
The Ontario government is contributing more than $12 million to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre…
Here’s how Trump’s election challenge differs from the Gore-Bush vote recount in 2000
Twenty years ago, in a different time and under far different circumstances than today, it took…
17 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total reaches 1,560
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirmed 17 new novel coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the…
Allen Family Lights adds Remembrance Day-themed display to Regina front yard
The Kris Kringle of Christmas light displays is swapping out his usual flashy front yard for…
Halifax council lists affordable housing, social justice issues among top priorities for new term
The new Halifax council wasn’t able to sit together for its first meeting in the council…
Memorial procession held for Lake Country firefighter
Fire department vehicles from around the region converged on B.C.’s Lake Country on Sunday to pay…
Calgary veteran cycles to military monuments to raise awareness about effects of PTSD
A Calgary veteran plans to ride his bike to military monuments in the city to highlight…
Remembrance Day 2020: What’s open and closed in Guelph
It is a unique Remembrance Day this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are some…
Coronavirus: Interior Health issues COVID-19 alert, says cases surging
Interior Health has issued a coronavirus alert for the region, stating that “surging COVID-19 activity has…
Drunk driver who killed 4 denied full parole as day parole continues with conditions
TORONTO — A drunk driver who killed three Toronto-area children and their grandfather has been denied…
St. Thomas businesses prepare for protest against coronavirus health measures
With St. Thomas the next southwestern Ontario community on the list for a protest against coronavirus-related…