Northern Ontario paper mill to idle operations, citing lack of financial support
A paper mill in northern Ontario will begin winding down operations after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government, the company announced Monday. Kap Paper said it has received $50 million in loans from the Ontario government,...
City of Edmonton observes Truth and Reconciliation Day
The City of Edmonton will commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events, flags and orange lighting of landmarks on Tuesday. Flags outside the City Hall will be flown at half-mast, and the Survivors Flag – created by...
2 men facing 87 charges in Scarborough fraud investigation
Two Ajax men are facing 87 combined charges in connection to a fraud and motor vehicle theft investigation in Scarborough. Police were called to the Warden Avenue and Ellesmere Road area on Sept. 26, for reports that a vehicle was...
Fundraising enters final phase for cultural arts building in Kahnawake
Two years ago, Tióhrhano Diabo couldn’t pronounce the name his grandmother gave him. That changed when he embarked on his language-learning journey, enrolling in the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program run by the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center. One of the challenges...
Sacred fire ceremony at WPS headquarters ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Winnipeg police hosted a sacred fire outside its headquarters on Monday, in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday. The fire will be maintained for 24 hours by fire keepers and WPS officers, after which a survivor...
Firefighter injured in house fire near Bathurst and Dupont
A firefighter has been injured after a fire at a home on Bathurst Street, north of Dupont Street. Toronto Fire say they were called to a three-story detached home at 1177 Bathurst on Monday afternoon Crews reported heavy smoke coming...
Here’s when to turn back the clocks as Daylight Saving Time ends soon
The weather might still feel mild, but the days are getting shorter and Canadians are reminded that the time to turn back the clocks is around the corner. This year, clocks will be turned back by one hour at 2:00...
Ontario Liberal Party begins process to choose new leader
The Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) says they’ve started the process to select their next leader, who will replace Bonnie Crombie after she resigned earlier this month. In a news release Sunday afternoon, the party’s executive council says they’ve approved the...
Blue Jays beat Rays to clinch first AL East title since 2015
TORONTO – Six months of grinding to qualify for the meaningful games of the seventh are over and this Toronto Blue Jays season spent walking through a dream continues, with the chance to push back the awakening deep into October. An American...
MP Heather McPherson launches NDP leadership bid
OTTAWA — NDP MP Heather McPherson has kicked off her campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP. McPherson says the NDP should be more inclusive and invite people in instead of pushing them away. The Alberta MP and the...
