Singh hopes to build ‘momentum’ on tour of Indigenous communities
When the evacuation of Neskantaga First Nation due to tainted water made international headlines last fall, then-chief Chris Moonias encouraged the prime minister and other federal politicians to visit the remote northwestern Ontario community to see for themselves how people live under Canada’s longest on-reserve boil water advisory. On Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh became the first federal leader to […]
Virtual Tobago Heritage Festival vital to tourism
Tobago Kinnesha George 2 Hrs Ago FILE PHOTO: A scene from Canaan/Bon Accord/Crown Point’s presentation of Wake and Bongo at the Tobago Heritage Festival in 2019. – Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis said the Tobago Heritage Festival remains vital to the island’s tourism thrust. At the virtual launch of the 34th edition on Wednesday, Dennis said […]
CP Rail urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is urging Kansas City Southern shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Canadian National Railway Co. because of the regulatory uncertainty of its rival’s $33.6-billion US bid. The Calgary-based railway made the request in a regulatory filing ahead of the U.S. railway’s special meeting on Aug. 19. It says shareholder […]
Chamber heads ‘considering’ unions’ request to discuss workplace vaccination
News Narissa Fraser 7 Hrs Ago FILE PHOTO: Screening at the National Academy for the Performing Arts mass vaccination site last Friday. Trade unions have written to the heads of three business chambers to discuss covid19 vaccination at the workplace. Some local businesses have introduced a vaccination policy that says unvaccinated workers must take a […]
Acting defence chief’s notes reveal weeks of intense discussions of how to handle Fortin allegation
Handwritten notes by Canada’s acting chief of defence staff before Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s removal as head of the country’s vaccine rollout reveal weeks of intense discussions between top government and military officials over how to handle the situation that was creating “anxiety” across the government. The heavily redacted notes taken by Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre are among more than […]
Downtown Kingston prepares for the return of Queen’s University students in the fall
Downtown businesses are gearing up for the return of students this fall. Not only will they bring an economic boost, but also a pool of potential employees.
Nigerian sprinter Okagbare out Olympics after failed doping test
Sports Newsday Reporter 4 Minutes Ago Blessing Okagbare (centre) of Nigeria, wins a heat in the women’s 100-metre run at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on Friday, in Tokyo. (AP PHOTO) – NIGERIAN SPRINTER Blessing Okagbare has been ruled out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan after failing a drug test, the first track and […]
Canada’s troubled efforts to resettle Afghan military interpreters ‘insulting’ to veterans: O’Toole
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is accusing the Liberal government of making a sloppy and half-hearted attempt to resettle Afghan interpreters who worked alongside the Canadian military. “To our Afghanistan veterans, this is a critical loose end from that war that we need to address,” O’Toole said today. “It is insulting to our military community and […]
14 former Guelph Gryphons ready to suit up for CFL teams
The University of Guelph Gryphons football team will be well-represented when the Canadian Football League kicks off its 2021 regular season next week. There are 14 individuals from the Guelph program that have carried their gridiron career into the CFL, including 11 players currently listed on rosters and three former Gryphons working in the CFL. […]
Appeal Court approves $19.5m sale of Victoria Square property
News Jada Loutoo An Hour Ago – Photo by Roger Jacob TWO Appeal Court judges have dismissed a property developer appeal of a judge’s approval of the sale of her family’s building at Victoria Square, Port of Spain. The sale was aimed at recovering a large portion of a $40 million loan to trustees of […]
First Nations and Ottawa agree to $8 billion settlement on drinking water advisories
A proposed settlement agreement worth nearly $8 billion has been reached in two national class action lawsuits launched against the federal government by First Nations living under drinking water advisories. The settlement, which is awaiting court approval, would offer $1.5 billion in compensation to individuals deprived of clean drinking water and modernize Canada’s First Nations […]
Waterloo Region’s top doctor wants 90% of eligible population fully vaccinated amid Delta variant
Although more than 80 per cent of eligible residents have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the region’s top doctor says she is not satisfied yet. “We are also seeing steady progress in vaccination rates, with almost 83 percent of all eligible individuals having received one dose and almost 69 per […]