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Is it time for a “middle ground” on carbon reduction as the looming increase to the federal carbon price continues to stir growing concerns among both progressive and conservative political leaders? Former Saskatchewan conservative premier Brad Wall says yes, and that any potential changes to how Canada tries to reduce carbon …
Read More »Kadri helps ignite Flames rally to ground Jets 6-3
Nazem Kadri had two goals and an assist Monday afternoon as the Calgary Flames rallied from a 3-1 deficit to post a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Oliver Kylington, Blake Coleman, Jonathan Huberdeau and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for Calgary (26-25-5), which snaps a three-game losing streak. Rasmus Andersson …
Read More »5 homes under construction burn to the ground on Christmas morning in Bath, Ont.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a Christmas morning to forget for some residents on Gildersleeve Boulevard in Bath, Ont., like Jon Mayne. “We all woke up to the smell of smoke and feeling hot, it was almost like a summer’s day” Firefighters say at about …
Read More »Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo hits the ground running – Lethbridge
For the second year in a row, the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo has welcomed top athletes to compete during Whoop-Up Days. Over three days, spectators are treated to jam-packed evenings that include ladies barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaways, and bull riding. Tanner Girletz, rodeo administrator with the …
Read More »Police K9 rips off man’s ear, no ground for charges: Ontario watchdog
Ontario’s police oversight agency says the extent of injuries suffered by a 28-year-old London man is “highly regrettable” but it has found no reason to lay any criminal charges against the officer handling the service dog that injured him. The unidentified man was bit several times in the buttocks, left …
Read More »Manitoba’s governing Tories gain a bit of ground in new poll, ahead of election – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new opinion poll suggests Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives have closed a bit of the gap in public support ahead of the election slated for Oct. 3. The survey by Probe Research suggests that among decided voters, the Tories and Opposition New …
Read More »Massive Schneiders meat plant redevelopment in Kitchener moves closer to shovels hitting ground
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The massive housing plan for the old Schneiders meat plant in Kitchener took a step closer to shovels entering the ground when it received unanimous approval from the city’s planning and strategic initiatives committee. The plant was closed by Maple Leaf Foods …
Read More »New Princeton, B.C. emergency centre to be built on higher ground
The province recently announced a growing communities grant and that Princeton, B.C., will receive over $1.9 million in funding. On Wednesday, local officials announced that the funding will be going towards a second fire hall, training centre and emergency operations centre just outside of town. “It was a grant that …
Read More »Top soldier says he won’t confirm or deny that Canadians troops are on the ground in Ukraine
Canada’s top soldier is declining to confirm media reports that Canadian military members are on the ground in Ukraine to train locals in fighting invading Russian forces. Gen. Wayne Eyre, Canada’s chief of the defence staff, appeared on Power & Politics on Monday following reports from Global News and the New York …
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