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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 7, 2023 7:31 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Liberals will finally provide details on their long-promised oil and gas emissions cap Thursday. The policy is a critical piece of Canada’s long-term emissions reduction plan but Thursday’s framework …
Read More »Coroner’s inquest set to begin in case of mentally ill man who died in Ontario jail
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 20, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — A coroner’s inquest examining the death of a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in 2016 is set to begin today. The inquest into the …
Read More »Crown set to continue closing arguments at London, Ont. attack trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2023 6:09 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Crown is set to continue its closing arguments today at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont. In addressing jurors …
Read More »Pomp and procedure: Installation ceremony set for new Ontario lieutenant-governor
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Ontario’s new lieutenant-governor is set to officially begin her new position today, with an installation ceremony full of pomp and procedure. Edith Dumont will become the province’s 30th lieutenant-governor and the first francophone to hold the office. Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell …
Read More »Toronto area fare integration set to boost ridership, halve costs for some commuters
Fare integration across the Greater Toronto Area could be used almost 160,000 times per day and attract thousands of new public transit riders, according to the province’s internal estimates of the impending policy. The Ford government is set to eliminate costly double fares across the GTHA in early 2024 — …
Read More »Kingston city council set to decide the fate of the sleeping cabins pilot project – Kingston
The fate of Kingston, Ont.’s, sleeping cabins could be decided at Tuesday’s Kingston city council meeting. Council has a list of options to consider, from finding a permanent location to winding it down. There are four options on the table for the sleeping cabin pilot project. They can continue as …
Read More »Ontario government set to unveil fall economic outlook
TORONTO — Ontario is set to unveil its fall economic outlook today as many in the province struggle to pay bills. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says while there is plenty of uncertainty around the world, he is confident in Ontario’s economy. He says the province will continue with its targeted …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers blitz Edmonton Elks 45-25, set player milestones – Winnipeg
Brady Oliveira wishes there could be more names alongside his in the CFL record book. The Blue Bombers running back ran for two touchdowns and 72 yards to move into second place on the CFL all-time list for rushing yards by a Canadian in Winnipeg’s 45-25 rout over the Edmonton …
Read More »Debate on motion to silence Ontario NDP legislator set to resume
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today. Premier Doug Ford’s government wants NDP MPP …
Read More »Date set for inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri at Lindsay, Ont. jail
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled during November 2023 for the death of a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in December 2016. On Wednesday, Dr. Paul Dungey, regional supervising coroner for East Region, announced the date for …
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