Two parents in Nova Scotia are expressing frustrations regarding what they say is a lack of support for students who are at risk of physical violence and bullying in public schools. Laura Pellow said her son, who’s in his first year of junior high, was allegedly assaulted by a group …
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Ontario father watches son — his ‘bike buddy’ — die in motorcycle crash
The father of a 19-year-old university student who died after a crash in Windsor, Ont., says his son was doing what he loved before his death, riding his motorcycle. Hashmat Bhatti says he was just metres behind Ali Hashmat when his Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle collided with a car making a …
Read More »Toronto’s offices are emptying out. The city wants to know what to do with them
The City of Toronto is turning to the public for guidance on what to do with its empty office space as vacancies continue to rise. The percentage of vacant office space in the city rose throughout every quarter last year, closing out 2023 at 17.5 per cent – a three …
Read More »Parks Canada bans watercraft on Clear Lake this season as zebra mussel testing continues – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most watercraft will be banned from Clear Lake this season as Parks Canada continues to test the water for zebra mussels. A clump of the invasive species were discovered at the lake in November, leading to water testing over the winter. The …
Read More »Whooping cough outbreak declared in eastern Newfoundland – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health officials say there is an outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland. The province’s health authority says 42 cases have been reported in the region since February, mostly affecting children. However, officials say in a news release today that cases have been reported in …
Read More »Ontario wants meeting with social media execs to battle classroom distractions
Ontario’s education minister says he wants to sit down with social media executives to work out how to reduce distractions and enforce bans on certain apps in the classroom. Education Minister Stephen Lecce will table legislation on Monday designed to give the government powers aimed at cracking down on privacy …
Read More »Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider on why iconic moustache is resonating with moms
He’s a fan favourite, with a moustache as iconic as facial hair can get. It was less than a year ago that Davis Schneider became the first MLB player to record nine hits, including two home runs, in his first three games. The Toronto Blue Jays star quickly earned his …
Read More »Winnipeg Sea Bears sign 7-foot former NBA player – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Sea Bears made a huge addition on Thursday. The club signed a former NBA big man in seven-foot centre Byron Mullens just days before the start of training camp. Mullens played five seasons in the NBA and appeared in nearly …
Read More »Downtown violence: Stabbing in Montreal sends man to hospital – Montreal
Montreal police say a 52-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed in Cabot Square on Friday morning. Authorities were called just after 3 a.m. to the park in downtown Montreal. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain “unclear,” said police spokesperson Sabrina Gauthier. Police believe two suspects may have been …
Read More »One dead, five injured following fatal collision near Sharbot Lake, officials say
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials say one person is dead and several others injured after a collision near the community of Sharbot Lake, Ont., on Thursday afternoon. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Frontenac OPP said they are investigating the single-vehicle collision that …
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