This ‘ski-ano’ (yes, a piano on skis) is spreading joy in northern B.C. woods
Cross-country skiers on the trails of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George, B.C., are being greeted by a surprise sight this season: an old upright piano atop of four pairs of skis. The “ski-ano,” as it’s been dubbed, is the brainchild of general manager Angela LeFebvre who decided to put the piano, which formerly occupied […]
PTSC starts Chaguanas to Tabaquite service from Monday
News Ria Chaitram 5 Hrs Ago A fleet of PTSC buses. – Angelo Marcelle A new bus service has been introduced for the residents of Tabaquite and environs and will kick off from Monday. On Saturday, chairman of the Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation Henry Awong said the long-awaited proposal for this route was finally a reality. […]
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
TORONTO — Ontario will be distributing additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine to 17 more hospital sites over the next two weeks, including regions with the highest rates of COVID-19 infection. This is part of the initial phase of the government’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan that began on December 14 with the initial vaccinations administered […]
Months after Canadian Grand Prix cancelled, ticket holders still waiting for refunds
The Formula One Canadian Grand Prix is known for its glitz and glamour, but months after the Montreal event was cancelled due to COVID-19, many frustrated ticket holders say they are still waiting for refunds, with no timeline in sight. “It makes me worry that I won’t see this money again,” said Eileen Sheridan, who […]
Coronavirus: 87 new cases and 4 deaths in the MLHU; 20 cases and 1 death in Sarnia Lambton – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton The London and Middlesex region once again set a new single-day coronavirus case record on Saturday after the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported 87 new cases — 20 more than the previous record […]
Cops recover car linked to Arouca kidnapping in Penal
News Stacy Moore An Hour Ago – Police recovered a white Kia Cerato in Penal which they believe was involved in the December 13, kidnapping and robbery of an Arouca man. According to a police report, last Sunday, around 4 pm the victim was driving out of his garage in Bon Air Gardens, Arouca when […]
Ontario Caps Food Delivery Fees to Protect Small Businesses
The Ontario government is helping small and independent restaurants during COVID-19 by capping high food delivery fees.
As families grieve, search continues for fishermen missing in Bay of Fundy
The search for five fishermen — and for clues about what happened to their missing scallop vessel in the Bay of Fundy — is now continuing by air only. What began on Tuesday as a search-and-rescue mission on the water, as well as by ground and air, turned into an RCMP recovery mission 36 hours later. All […]
Coronavirus: St. Thomas, Ont., secondary school’s virtual Christmas concert spreads holiday joy – London
A group of students at a St. Thomas, Ont., secondary school has found a way to safely spread holiday cheer to the local community amid the coronavirus pandemic. The music program at Parkside Collegiate Institute held its annual Christmas concert, ‘A Very Parkside Christmas,’ virtually this year. The 43-minute concert features around 20 students performing […]
UNC senator plans to give finance minister migraines
News Ria Chaitram 44 Minutes Ago Opposition senator Wade Mark displays documents during a press conference on Saturday at the Opposition Leader’s office in Port of Spain. – Ria Chaitram Opposition senator Wade Mark has called for the resignation of the finance minister over the construction of million-dollar condos. His call came after Colm Imbert […]
Ontario Supporting Laid-Off Auto Workers in Windsor
WINDSOR – The Ontario government is investing more than $210,000 in a new action centre that is helping up to 800 workers who were impacted by the Fiat Chrysler layoffs in Windsor. A wide range of services and supports are offered to help them prepare to re-enter the workforce, including résumé writing and cover letter […]
B.C. premier backtracks on his own Christmas plans, illustrating the confusion over health orders
Turns out, the most powerful person in British Columbia has just as much trouble figuring out the province’s COVID-19 guidelines for Christmas as the rest of us. “Ellie and I are planning to get together with my son and daughter-in-law,” Premier John Horgan, referring to his wife, told News 1130 reporter Liza Yuzda during the traditional round […]