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The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant following a spike in benzene readings and after members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill and were hospitalized. While the Chief of the community says the government needs to shut down the Sarnia-area plant immediately and hinted at …
Read More »Justin Bieber takes the ice, grabs the spotlight at NHL All-Star Weekend
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO (AP) — Justin Bieber was one of the big stars of NHL All-Star Weekend, performing at a party he threw early in the week and actually getting on the ice prior to the 3-on-3 tournament Saturday. Bieber was one of four …
Read More »Winnipeg kid takes national stage for ninja league finals – Winnipeg
There was a local face at this year’s Canadian Ninja League finals. Lachlann Roberts, 11, took to the stage, competing at the national level for a competition that’s got everything to do with what he loves — namely, parkour. For the Winnipeg local, cheered on by his mother, Cori-Lee, and …
Read More »Manitoba government takes steps toward reducing ER wait times – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The new Manitoba government has taken its first steps toward shoring up the province’s health-care system — a major part of its campaign in the recent provincial election. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced Friday that the province is adding capacity and expanding …
Read More »Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo takes in other sports as a photographer – Winnipeg
Blue Bombers placekicker Sergio Castillo is used to having football players run full blast at him while he concentrates on kicking balls. On Wednesday night, it was hockey players rushing toward him. Castillo, who shoots photography as a hobby, got to be rinkside and snap pictures like a pro through …
Read More »‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Mayor’s chief of staff takes stand before two-week break
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 22, 2023 7:51 am Updated September 22, 2023 11:21 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Evidence in the trial of two “Freedom Convoy” organizers suggests city staff did not give protest organizers or their lawyers a heads-up about plans to …
Read More »Councillors to rotate as acting Mississauga mayor as Crombie takes leave
Councillors will rotate as Mississauga’s acting mayor while Bonnie Crombie takes a leave of absence as she seeks to become the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. A statement from Crombie’s office sent to Global News Thursday confirmed that Crombie’s last day in office leading the city of more than …
Read More »Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes off – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations. The city says as part of the pilot project, a drone measuring one meter in diameter and operated by contracted professionals from Manitoba-based …
Read More »New committee takes centre stage at Winnipeg’s upcoming World Police and Fire Games – Winnipeg
It’s the first time in the history of the World Police and Fire Games that a committee has been established solely to incorporate Indigenous elements and learning. Opening ceremonies for the games are slated for July 28 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. In the lead-up to the year’s …
Read More »Calgary teen takes over western wear business that supports kids with Down syndrome
It’s the start of an exciting new chapter for an effort to help young Calgarians living with a disability. Eighteen-year-old Wyatt Smuszko is handing over the reins of his secondhand western wear company Wild Wild Wyatt. Sam Webber, 15, is taking over the business, renaming it Stampede Sam – Country …
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