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No matter the tariffs, trade wars or political threats of the day, when the sun sets every night, Canada and America’s shared Niagara Falls will continue to be lit up as one. “I hope it symbolizes that these two countries really do have so much in common, so much to share and that our …
Read More »N.L. Hydro ‘taken to the cleaners’ on Churchill Falls MOU, says former CEO
A former head of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the Crown corporation is being duped by Hydro-Québec, which he believes should pay tens of billions more for Churchill Falls power under a new memorandum of understanding unveiled in December. “They’ve taken us to the cleaners. Most Newfoundlanders are oblivious to it,” …
Read More »Andrew Furey hits the road as sales work on Churchill Falls deal begins
Premier Andrew Furey on Thursday ripped a copy of the 1969 Churchill Falls contract to illustrate a metaphor. He announced a new 50-year deal with Quebec Premier François Legault. (Mark Quinn/CBC) A beaming Premier Andrew Furey is coming off a political high and turning his attention to selling Newfoundland and …
Read More »Five-run sixth inning leads Goldeyes to Game 2 win over Sioux Falls – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Goldeyes offence finally broke through when they needed it most. A five-run sixth inning led the Fish to a 7-3 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries in Game 2 of the West Division Semifinal series at Blue Cross Park Friday …
Read More »17-year-old girl reportedly falls from ride at Canada’s Wonderland
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 17-year-old girl reportedly fell from a ride at Canada’s Wonderland Thursday, sending her to a trauma centre. York Region Paramedic Services told Global News they responded to the amusement park in Vaughan at around 2:30 p.m. after receiving a call that …
Read More »Police officer, 2 residents injured during dog attack inside Niagara Falls home
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people, including a police officer, were injured during a dog attack inside a Niagara Falls, Ont., residence early Monday. Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) say one of their officers was bitten twice as they fought off a rogue canine at a house …
Read More »TSX falls more than 200 points Friday, U.S. markets retreat after jobs reports
Canada’s main stock index fell one per cent Friday, led by industrials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets retreated as both countries released new information about their job markets. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 222.10 points at 22,007.00. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down …
Read More »TSX down more than 150 points as oil falls, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada’s main stock index fell more than 150 points Monday, weighed down by losses in the energy sector as the price of oil sank, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 152.43 points at 22,116.69. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down …
Read More »Air Canada passenger opens cabin door, falls out of plane before takeoff at YYZ – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A passenger aboard an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Dubai opened a cabin door and fell to the tarmac before takeoff Monday evening, injuring themselves and causing lengthy delays. The plane, a Boeing 777, was sitting on the tarmac at Toronto …
Read More »Man in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles in Niagara Falls
A 31-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after being struck by two vehicles in Niagara Falls, police say. Niagara Emergency Medical Services arrived at Lundy’s Lane and Garner Road around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, where there were reports of a pedestrian involved in a collision. Officers said a Black Kia, driven …
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