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The family of a toddler who nearly died after falling into an ice-covered pool at a home daycare in Petrolia, Ont., is launching a $9-million lawsuit. The suit, filed in Sarnia court this month, alleges that the daycare operator, the property owners and the local Children’s Aid Society neglected their …
Read More »‘She is in danger:’ Family of missing Ontario woman fears for her safety
The family of a missing Barrie woman is pleading for help after the 26-year-old has not been since for more than 10 days. Autumn Shaganash, 26, was last seen the night of Friday, June 9, 2023, in Barrie, Ont., leaving her family’s home. She was last heard from the following …
Read More »Toronto election: Mitzie Hunter’s voice was forged around a large family dinner table – Toronto
From boardrooms, to the cabinet table, to mayoral debates, Mitzie Hunter has long fought to ensure her ideas are heard — a mission she says began as a young girl growing up with three brothers. “I absolutely know I have a voice because it started at home around that dinner …
Read More »Family favourites highlight outdoor summer movie nights at London, Ont. parks – London
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shrek, Aladdin and Marty McFly are coming to London city parks on the big screen this summer as outdoor movie nights will be returning. The city unveiled its 2023 summer movie night lineup, with lots of classics and family favourites to catch …
Read More »Soleiman Faqiri’s family hopes November inquest into his death will offer answers
The family of a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in 2016 expressed hope on Friday that a provincial inquest set to start later this year will provide answers about his death. Soleiman Faqiri died on Dec. 15, 2016, after being beaten, pepper sprayed and restrained …
Read More »Toronto family sues long-term care home over ‘horrific’ bed sores, alleged neglect of father
Two months after their father was moved into a long-term care home, a Toronto family claims he died as a result of negligence by staff at the facility after allegedly having been left to suffer with horrific bed sores. “The pain and suffering he went through is awful,” said Susan …
Read More »Benefits battle: Family who won court fight against child welfare agency facing $8,000 tab – Winnipeg
When a Brandon, Man., family got their infant son back from Michif Child and Family Services in 2020, they thought their nightmare was over. Then they got a bill for $8,000. “This is wrong on so many levels,” said the mother, who can’t be named under the Child and Family Services …
Read More »Honoring a beautiful life: Memorial bench unveiled for Jordyn Reimer – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A memorial bench was unveiled on a bike trail near the Transcona Bioreserve in Winnipeg to honour the beautiful life of Jordyn Reimer, who was taken away from her family a year ago when her car was hit by a drunk driver. …
Read More »Senior, 93, forced to sleep in hospital hallway leaves her Edmonton family outraged
It’s been a distressing few days for Carmen Renderos and her family in Edmonton. Last week, her 93-year-old mother, Virginia Chacon, was admitted to the University of Alberta Hospital after a bad fall. “We called the ambulance and we thought she had a fracture or something,” Renderos said. At first, …
Read More »Okanagan family sues, seeking answers in son’s police-involved death
It’s been more than three years since an Okanagan man died after police tried to arrest him. But Clayton Donnelly’s parents say they still don’t know the details of what happened. “We want details of what exactly happened on that night and why did a traffic stop turn into a …
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