A former Winnipegger’s attempt at achieving an unusual, football-themed world record could be complete by Saturday night — assuming everything goes according to plan. Chris Tymofichuk is attempting to set the mark for catching CFL games at all nine stadiums in the shortest amount of time. The time to beat …
Read More »Original Ontario Line price didn’t include all costs: Metrolinx CEO
The initial price tag of Premier Doug Ford’s signature Ontario Line project left out key expenses, according to the head of the province’s transit planning agency, that would eventually double the cost of constructing and operating the transit line. The 15-kilometre transit line, announced by the Progressive Conservative government in …
Read More »‘Allergic to accountability’: Ford government under fire for ballooning Ontario Line costs
The ballooning cost of Premier Doug Ford’s signature Ontario Line transit project has led to new criticism that the government was “not upfront” about the taxpayer-funded price tag, and is “allergic to accountability.” A Metrolinx report updating the costs of eight transit projects under construction shows the Ontario Line – …
Read More »Family says 81-year-old woman is being ‘bullied’ in Ontario Line expropriation case
The family of an 81-year-old Toronto woman whose home is being expropriated for construction of the Ontario Line says she is being “bullied” to sell the house she has owned for 53 years for an amount that “doesn’t make sense.” The Ontario Line is a project of the provincial transit …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Solving roster issues on blue line is key for Jets in off-season – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are only four teams in the NHL right now not already planning for next season. The other 28 are staring into a prism fixated on how to improve overall by next fall, the Winnipeg Jets included. And while the immediate focus …
Read More »Disability benefit won’t lift Canadians in need above poverty line: advocates – National
Pam Bristol from Regina is the caretaker for her 18-year-old son, David Rheault, who was born with a severe case of cerebral palsy. The term is used to describe a group of brain disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance. Rheault can say some words but …
Read More »Peer support line for first responders and military looking for Alberta volunteers
For decades, Karyn Carty and Peter Seigenthaler worked in the police services, dealing with some of the most difficult and traumatic cases. But now, they work directly with other first responders and military members who are looking to speak with colleagues who know exactly what they’re going through. Over the …
Read More »Top line stays hot as Winnipeg Jets down Detroit 5-2 – Winnipeg
When you lose your top goal scorer for the foreseeable future, you’re going to need someone to step up in his absence. Enter Gabriel Vilardi, who is more than helping the Winnipeg Jets deal with the loss of Kyle Connor. Vilardi and the Jets top line continued their strong play …
Read More »Special teams, top line power Jets to 5-2 win in St. Louis – Winnipeg
After a stretch of quiet play from the Winnipeg Jets’ big guns, the top line came through in a big way in a 5-2 win in St. Louis Tuesday night. The Jets top trio of Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Alex Iafallo combined for 10 points as they closed out …
Read More »Go Transit will add extra trains to Kitchener line for reading week
Go Transit will be running additional trains between Kitchener and Toronto over the following two Saturdays to accommodate students leaving and returning to the area for reading week. Metrolinx says that on Saturday, a train will depart from Union Station for Kitchener at 12:38 p.m. and arrive at the station …
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