Charges approved against alleged arsonist in fire at Masonic hall in Vancouver
The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved charges against the suspect of an alleged arson at one of three Masonic halls that caught fire in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday morning. Vancouver police say Benjamin Kohlman, 42, has been charged with one count of arson and one count of assaulting a police officer, in relation to the fire in […]
Western University students grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks and final exams – London
If fast-approaching final exams weren’t stressful enough, students at Western University are now grappling with a surge in COVID-19 cases among students, staff and the rest of the London, Ont., community. Three student residence outbreaks remain active at Elgin Hall, Ontario Hall and Saugeen-Maitland Hall, with the latest outbreak, at Elgin, declared on Tuesday. That […]
Covid19 case at TruValu’s Trincity outlet
News Rhianna Mc Kenzie 9 Minutes Ago In this December 2020 file photo Kaileigh Thomas, 5, looks on as her brother Kai grabs a bag of snacks in Tru Valu Supermarket, Trincity Mall. The brother and sister were closely monitored by their mother. Photo by Angelo Marcelle AN employee of TruValu supermarket’s Trincity outlet has […]
Tam says pandemic now at ‘most challenging’ stage, calls on Canadians to give vaccines time to work
Canada has entered a “challenging” stage of the pandemic and Canadians must do all they can to follow public health measures and give vaccines time to work, said Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam. Taking part in a question-and-answer session on Facebook today, Tam said that now is not the time for Canadians to have mass gatherings — with the country […]
GTA mother seeks clarity on COVID-19 cases in schools
As parents continue to deal with the stress of a school year rife with disruptions, questions are being raised over how positive COVID-19 diagnoses are being communicated, and the safety of students. Shallima Maharaj reports.
Local vaccine rollout begins on Tuesday
News Rhianna Mc Kenzie 45 Minutes Ago The AstraZeneca covid19 vaccine. Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh says the phase one rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which arrived in TT on Tuesday, will begin on Tuesday, April 6. Deyalsingh was speaking at the Ministry of Health’s press conference on Wednesday. Both Deyalsingh and the Prime Minister […]
Ontario Strengthens the Protection of Water Resources
TORONTO — The Ontario government is strengthening the protection of vital water resources with changes to the province’s water taking program. The changes include new rules that give municipalities more direct input on allowing bottled water companies to withdraw new or increased amounts of groundwater in their communities. To support the new changes, the province […]
Ford says ‘stay tuned’ for announcement Thursday as Ontario’s COVID-19 ICU admissions hit new high
Admissions of COVID-19 patients to Ontario’s intensive care units (ICUs) have surpassed the previous pandemic high, a government agency that tracks hospitalizations said Wednesday, as the province reported another 2,333 cases of the virus. There are now 421 patients with the virus in ICUs across the province, according to Critical Care Services Ontario (CCSO), which […]
COVID-19: 1 death, 97 new cases reported in London-Middlesex, health unit says – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton One new death and 97 new coronavirus cases have been reported in London and Middlesex, local health officials said Wednesday, marking the largest single-day case jump the region has seen […]
Three-week art exhibition opens at Red House gallery
News Ria Chaitram 14 Minutes Ago Margot, Latoya and Russell Tidd look at art works on display at the art exhibit ‘See the Beauty Around Us… Caring for our Environment’ at the Rotunda gallery, Red House, Port of Spain on Wednesday morning. – Photo by Vidya Thurab THE work of over 80 artists using various […]
Ontario woman facing terror-related charges granted bail
An Ontario woman facing terror-related charges with her husband after they allegedly tried to cross the Turkish border to Syria two years ago has been granted bail. Haleema Mustafa, 23, appeared Wednesday morning via Zoom in Ontario Superior Court in Brampton from the Maplehurst Correctional Centre in Milton. Her bail hearing was held last Friday, but […]
Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths
Ontario is reporting 2,333 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the seventh straight day cases are above 2,000, bringing the provincial total to 349,903. Wednesday’s case count is slightly lower than Tuesday’s which saw 2,336 new infections. On Monday, 2,094 new cases were recorded and 2,448 on Sunday. According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 785 cases were […]