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A Toronto man died following a drowning incident in the area of the Trent River and Ranney Falls near Campbellford, Ont., on Saturday evening. Northumberland OPP say around 5:20 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person who ho appeared to be in distress after jumping into the water. Police …
Read More »Forensic genealogy helps crack 1975 cold case of ‘Nation River Lady’ in eastern Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police say they have finally identified the remains of a woman found dead nearly 50 years ago through DNA technology and forensic genealogy. They have also laid charges against an 81-year-old American man in connection to the cold case. On May 3, 1975, police said a farmer …
Read More »Manitoba Métis Federation approves historic Red River Métis self-government treaty – Winnipeg
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), alongside thousands of members who joined in-person and online, approved the Red River Métis Self Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. David Chartrand, president of the MMF, says the vote was quoted “as extraordinary as the assembly itself,” which the MMF claims was the largest in …
Read More »Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion – Winnipeg
A new species is making its home in Lake Winnipeg, leaving fishers and local residents worried. Zebra mussels are seen as an invasive species in Manitoba’s largest lake, clogging up fishing boats, nets, and ropes. The government of Canada defines the species as invasive, seen not just along Lake Winnipeg …
Read More »Waterloo Regional council to ratify new contract with Grand River Transit bus drivers on Thursday
Waterloo Regional Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday to ratify the new contract for Grand River Transit bus drivers and support staff. Drivers were back on the job on Thursday after UNIFOR Local 4304 had reached an agreement with the region on Monday. On Tuesday, union members voted …
Read More »Body of missing man identified near northern Manitoba river, RCMP say – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in The Pas, Man., have determined that a body found near the Saskatchewan River on Monday afternoon is that of missing 22-year-old Jayden Mercredi. The body was found just off 1st Street East in the northern Manitoba community. RCMP and the …
Read More »80-year-old man dead after snowmobile crash near Birch River – Winnipeg
A Manitoba senior is dead after crashing his snowmobile into a set of trees. By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted April 11, 2023 9:53 pm Updated April 11, 2023 10:36 pm News Source link
Read More »Family of Indian migrants who died in Quebec shocked by river crossing attempt
An Indian national who died with his family last week when a boat capsized in the St. Lawrence River during an attempt to enter the United States was “mortally afraid of water,” says his cousin. Pravinbhai Chaudhari, 49, was found in a marshy area in Akwesasne, Que., with his wife …
Read More »Missing Akwesasne man tied to migrants found dead in St. Lawrence River, police say
Authorities investigating the disappearance of an Akwesasne man whose boat was found near the bodies of eight migrants pulled from the St. Lawrence River last week are confirming he is connected to the case. In a statement, Akwesasne Mohawk police say Casey Oakes is linked to the discovery on Thursday …
Read More »Red River College Polytech, Assiniboine Community College instructors vote to strike – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Instructors and other staff at two of Manitoba’s largest colleges have voted in favour of taking strike action. Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members at Red River College Polytech (RRC) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) gave the union “a strong …
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