Halifax’s Barron brothers make strides toward NHL dream
Halifax’s Barron brothers are that much closer to their shared dream of playing in the NHL, both making significant strides in their respective careers this week. Morgan Barron, a 22-year-old forward, was called up from the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack to the NHL’s New York Rangers on Friday. “Overall, I’m just excited to […]
Tobago needs more than 6.8 per cent of national budget
News Corey Connelly 5 Hrs Ago Tobago Youth Council president Janae Campbell – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Tobago Youth Council president Janae Campbell believes the Joint Select Committee’s (JSC) proposal to give Tobago 6.8 per cent of the national budget to manage its affairs is insufficient. Tobago’s minimum allocation is 4.03 per cent, as directed […]
Demonstrators, many maskless, march in Montreal against public health restrictions
Protesters, most not wearing masks, gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demonstrate against Quebec’s public health restrictions such as the curfew. They were calling for a return to normal life, with the economy fully open and people allowed to gather as they once did without fear of police knocking on their door to issue fines […]
JTUM head calls on politicians to respect to labour movement
News Laurel V Williams 2 Hrs Ago Head of the Joint Trade Union Movement Ancel Roget. – Head of the Joint Trade Union Movement Ancel Roget has suggested the Prime Minister adopt a similar stance as US President Joe Biden and set up a task force to strengthen and empower workers. Roget was speaking at […]
Canucks place Jake Virtanen on leave following sexual misconduct allegations
The Vancouver Canucks have placed right-winger Jake Virtanen on leave following allegations of sexual misconduct. The team released a statement Saturday saying it “does not accept sexual misconduct of any kind and the claims as reported are being treated very seriously.” <a href=”https://t.co/faohjM74d3″>pic.twitter.com/faohjM74d3</a> —@Canucks The Canucks say they have “engaged external expertise” to assist in […]
COVID-19: 104 new cases in London-Middlesex, 11 in Lambton Public Health – London
Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and Testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting 104 new people have tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday but there have been no new deaths. It brings the region’s pandemic case tally […]
Two more covid19 deaths, total now 171
News Janelle De Souza 20 Minutes Ago Two more covid19 deaths were reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 171. This makes it 14 deaths since April 23. According to the Ministry of Health’s 4 pm update, there were also 248 new cases of covid19, taking the nine-day count to 1,689, and the total to […]
Advocates call for more targeted mental health support for South Asian community during pandemic
A non-profit organization that focuses on connecting members of B.C.’s South Asian community to mental health resources is calling for more targeted support during the pandemic. Communities with a high proportion of South Asian residents have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic as many live in multigenerational households and work in frontline jobs, according to the founder of […]
New texting tool helps Ontarians find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites
After seeing a tweet showcasing a new tool in the United States that allows residents to find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites with just one text, Zain Manji thought Ontario should have something similar. On Friday, Manji noticed a tweet from Global News’ Jackson Proskow showing the feature in the U.S. and decided to make one […]
‘Vaccines not a conspiracy to ‘barcode people’
News Sean Douglas Just Now – THE covid19 vaccines were not a conspiracy to barcode you or involve your body with 5G, said Dr Nicole Ramlachan, who has a doctorate in genetics from the Texas A&M University. On Friday, she addressed a University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) webinar on the efficacy of the covid19 […]
‘A last goodbye to Brandon’: Message in a bottle unites families years after it was set adrift
Shandelle Carrigan knew she’d found something special when the bottle on Ontario’s Barrie Island beach caught her eye, but she had no idea what it would lead to. Black electrical tape was tightly wrapped around the neck, making the vessel watertight and protecting a slip of paper inside. When she flipped it over, Carrigan saw a […]
Pregnant Point Fortin mayor confirms covid19 status
News Yvonne Webb 5 Minutes Ago Pt Fortin mayor Saleema Thomas. File photo by Lincoln Holder POINT Fortin mayor Saleema Thomas, who is pregnant, has covid19. Thomas who had her test done at the La Brea Health facilities on Wednesday confirmed her status in a release on Saturday morning. Newsday reported on Friday that she […]