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As the arrival of another Texas low nears, the forecast is becoming clearer, with much of southern Ontario expecting heavy snow to fall in a very short amount of time Friday, as well as strong winds and even the possibility of thundersnow. Global News meteorologist Ross Hull says another concern …
Read More »Ontario man wanted for murder now also sought for separate shooting :police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man sought for a fatal shooting in Kitchener, Ont. is now being connected to another shooting in Hamilton last summer, according to police. Investigators are accusing 21-year-old Habiton Solomon from Hamilton, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder, of firing …
Read More »‘A memorable moment’: Amazon driver spots escaped kangaroo in Ontario town
Imagine the surprise of Amazon driver Alexis Prochniki when she spotted a kangaroo at the side of the road during her delivery route Tuesday morning near Ridgetown, in south-east Chatham-Kent. “I was driving down Kenessserie … and saw what I thought was a deer,” said Prochniki, adding “I see them …
Read More »Craft breweries in Ontario could close if taxes aren’t cut, association says
If Ontario doesn’t speed up a review of alcohol taxes and eliminate some of them soon, craft breweries across the province could close before the market expands to convenience stores, the brewers’ association is warning. Scott Simmons, president of Ontario Craft Brewers, said in submissions for the provincial spring budget …
Read More »Major winter storm hits much of southern, central Ontario
A major winter storm dumped a mix of snow, rain and ice pellets on large parts of Ontario on Tuesday, as Environment Canada warned of another possible storm still to come later in the week. Freezing rain, heavy snow and possible flash floods were part of the forecast across parts …
Read More »Ontario universities plead for increased funding amid Ford government tuition freeze
Stagnant provincial funding and a years-long tuition freeze are “undermining” student success at post-secondary institutions, according to Ontario universities, which are pleading with the Ford government for more money in 2024. The province launched its pre-budget consultations this week, allowing a variety of stakeholders that rely on money from Queen’s …
Read More »Ontario woman wins big after deciding to buy 2 lottery tickets stuck together
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A literal sticky situation led to a $100,000 lottery win for a woman in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ont. According to the OLG, Carrie Handley recently claimed the prize on an Instant Plinko scratch ticket. The win came as a result …
Read More »High uncertainty in system track as ‘potent storm’ set to hit southern Ontario
A “potent storm” likely bringing strong, possibly damaging winds is expected to hit southern Ontario next week, though significant uncertainty remains regarding its track and what precipitation type areas will see. Meteorologists are tracking the system that’s set to develop over Texas before eventually moving into the Great Lakes. “We …
Read More »Extortion threats leave South Asian communities shaken in B.C., Ontario, Alberta
It started with a voice mail demanding payment of some kind, then a series of missed phone calls, later came the gun shots targeting the home of a Metro Vancouver business owner whose family and community are now gripped with fear. The businessman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, …
Read More »Ontario teacher charged for allegedly failing to help student in medical distress
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board is facing charges after St. Thomas Police say the person failed to help a student who had a “medical episode” in their classroom. Police said in a release Friday that the incident happened …
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