Author: Silas Reed
In the wake of a deadly landslide in the Sea-to-Sky corridor, one expert says the province needs to do more to monitor and manage landslide risk. One person was killed when their Lions Bay home washed away during a storm on Saturday, and a second person remains unaccounted for.Less than two months ago, a Coquitlam woman was killed in similar circumstances during an atmospheric river, while five people were killed in a mudslide on Highway 99 north of Pemberton during the destructive storms in November 2021. 1:47 Lions Bay declared a local state of emergency after fatal landslide Along with…
A recent ruling by the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal is a win for air travellers, an airline industry watchdog said. WestJet passenger Paul David Reshaur took the airline to the tribunal, asking for compensation for missing a flight due to airline delays.WestJet argued that the tribunal should refuse to hear the dispute because it was outside of its jurisdiction.Reshaur was scheduled to fly from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Winnipeg, with a stopover in Calgary.Due to the delays, he said he was out of pocket $10,192.72, including $1,000 in compensation for the delayed flight under the Airline Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), $192.72…
Just off of Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway stands Camp Morgan, an encampment built back in December 2022. “It’s like a second home to us. This place here has a lot of meaning to not only our family, but our supporters, our city,” Melissa Robinson said.The idea of an encampment was spearheaded by the family of Morgan Harris, an Indigenous woman who was the victim of a convicted serial killer.A sacred fire was lit at the camp for her two years ago.“As we burn it, it’s our connection to the creator and it allows our spirits to be able to see,” said…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Clayton Ross, a crossing guard at Kingston’s St. Paul Catholic School, has been named one of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards — an honour given to just three individuals countrywide. Ross, who started the job after losing his previous position during the COVID-19 pandemic, said he never expected the role to become so meaningful.“I never thought I’d have a calling before, but now I think I do,” Ross said.Initially taking the job as a temporary solution, Ross discovered a passion for the role, earning praise from the community. Get daily National news Get…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario government has taken the next step in its plan to expand the Quinte Detention Centre by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The expansion aims to modernize the facility and increase its capacity by over 23 per cent. The project will add 66 new beds for female offenders, bringing the centre’s total capacity to over 300 beds, along with additional programming space to meet care and rehabilitation needs. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The timeless magic of Cinderella takes centre stage in Odessa, Ont., as Torrent Productions debuts its pantomime at Emmanuel United Church. Stephanie Graham, co-artistic producer and choreographer, said the show is designed to bring audiences together from across southeastern Ontario.“Odessa is a great little central place between Napanee and Kingston, and we wanted to pull all the people within the region together to this amazing little town,” she said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when…
Polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death, has been eradicated in Canada for decades thanks to widespread vaccination efforts. However, recent comments — including from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his lawyer — are amplifying claims questioning the safety of vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella, as well as polio.Both have been used safely for decades around the world by millions of people.Aaron Siri, a lawyer advising Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in 2022 asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke its approval of the current polio…
For the 15th consecutive year in Ontario, Oliva has won top honours as the most popular name for a baby girl. Noah also claimed the number one spot in Ontario for the fifth year in a row. The province unveiled its list of the top baby names for 2023 on Wednesday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. In Guelph, Olivia was named first place. There was a three-way tie for second between Nora, Amelia and Maya and there was a five-way…
By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press Posted December 18, 2024 2:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP is demanding the health minister apologize for breaching conflict-of-interest rules when a window company with family ties did business with the province. Ethics critic Meara Conway says New Democrats also plan to introduce a motion in the legislature in the spring that, if passed, would reprimand Jeremy Cockrill. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Conway says the reprimand…
Cathie Bernd and her son Justin Markus are looking through old photos of a time they would never forget. Bernd and her family were in the process of moving to the community of Oakville, Man., to begin a new chapter a week before Christmas in 1992.“Come to Oakville, it’s pleasant there, it’s quiet, friendly, yes, yes. But it wasn’t quiet.”A major incident was playing out nearby as they were pulling up to their new home.“Within about 10 minutes we had a knock on our door. ‘Hello. Welcome to Oakville. Please leave.’ Like, what?” Cathie recalled. Previous Image Next Image Close…
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