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 […]
Commander of Special Forces to be replaced early after apologizing for handling of sexual assault case
The commander of Canada’s Special Forces will be leaving his post early after it was revealed this week that he wrote a letter in support of another soldier convicted of sexual assault and failed to support the victims. Maj.-Gen. Peter Dawe was set to be rotated out of his current position — leading the country’s elite commando unit […]
12 deaths, 1,441 new cases in one week
News Paula Lindo 11 Hrs Ago File photo It was a bad week for Trinidad and Tobago in its fight against the covid19 virus. There have been over 1,400 new cases and 12 deaths between April 23 and 30. A check of the Health Ministry’s releases for the period showed 1,441 new cases, including eight […]
2 Montrealers among dozens killed in Israel stampede
Two Montrealers were among those killed in a stampede during a religious festival in northern Israel, prompting an outpouring of grief from the local community. The incident took place at a Lag BaOmer event in Mount Meron on Friday that was attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews. It left at least 45 people dead and about 150 injured. […]
Rowley wrong on cops entering private property
News Jensen La Vende 2 Hrs Ago Law Association president Sophia Chote, SC. – THE Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago said the Prime Minister is wrong to suggest that police can enter private properties to enforce public health regulations. To do so, the association said, would be illegal. Dr Keith Rowley was speaking at […]