Alberta premier knew about justice minister’s traffic ticket last year
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he knew about his justice minister’s distracted driving ticket last year and says the upcoming investigation will guide his decision on Kaycee Madu’s fate. Madu called Edmonton’s police chief to discuss a personal traffic ticket soon after he was fined $300 for distracted driving in a school zone last March. […]
Doctors undermining COVID-19 fight need regulation, not ‘meaningless’ statements: experts
Experts are calling for an overhaul of the regulatory bodies that oversee Canada’s health professionals, as provincial health ministries and Colleges shirk responsibility for doctors accused of spreading unverified medical information about COVID-19 vaccines. A Global News investigation this week revealed a web of doctors, mostly based in B.C. and Ontario, have been sharing unproven […]
Deyalsingh involved in car accident
News Shane Superville 4 Hrs Ago Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh – SUREASH CHOLAI Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh and another driver were unharmed after their vehicles collided on the outskirts of downtown Port of Spain on Thursday morning. Police said Deyalsingh was turning west from Abattoir Road onto the Beetham Highway in his white Nissan […]
St. John’s airport, firefighters reach deal to continue normal operations
The St. John’s International Airport Authority has reached a deal with its firefighting staff to keep the airport operating normally. Both the airport and the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees, which represents the firefighters, released statements Thursday night outlining the development. The union said they’ve “reached an understanding that will see the airport remain open while addressing the […]
London, Ont.-based Safer Opioid Supply Program reporting dramatic drop in overdoses among clients – London
The Safer Opioid Supply (SOS) Program, run by the London InterCommunity Health Centre is showing positive results in client retention and a drop in overdoses. The study on the SOS program showed that clients reported significant reductions in fentanyl use, as well in the use of other street-acquired drugs like crystal methamphetamine. The program which […]
‘Ride for Phil’ remembers tow truck operator killed during winter storm
A tow truck driver struck and killed by the driver of a snow plow near Arnprior during Monday’s storm is being remembered as a loving father and hard worker who would do anything for anybody. Phillip Smith, 33, was struck by the driver of a snowplow while he was trying to help a driver stuck along […]
COVID-19: Ontario’s top doc suggests parts of Niagara’s back to school plan not in line with province
Ontario’s chief medical officer is accusing Niagara Region’s acting medical officer of health of not taking on proper consultation in formulating a back to school plan amid the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, Dr. Kieran Moore suggested Dr. Mustafa Hirji’s approach to the return of in-person learning and child care failed […]
Screen for cervical cancer, take HPV vaccine
News Rhianna Mc Kenzie 4 Minutes Ago Dr Adesh Sirjusingh – Director of Women’s Health at the Ministry of Health Dr Adesh Sirjusingh urged women to do Pap smears and screen for cervical cancer as early as possible. Sirjusingh was speaking at the ministry’s virtual covid19 briefing on Wednesday. He said Pap smears are available […]
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard’s sex assault trial to begin in May
The sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is set to begin in May after it was postponed multiple times due to COVID-19 restrictions. The trial, which will be heard by a jury, is now scheduled to start May 2 and continue until early June. Hoggard, the frontman for the band Hedley, was initially […]
Capacity limits for Ontario sports teams still more than a month away
TORONTO — Ontario’s plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions won’t have any immediate impact on fan capacity for hockey and basketball teams operating in the province. The Ontario government announced today that some indoor venues, including movie theatres and gyms, will be able to operate at 50 per cent capacity starting Jan. 31. However, large sports […]
Family threatens legal action over police tear-gas use
News Jada Loutoo 21 Minutes Ago Police prepare to fire tear gas at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Photo by Roger Jacob ATTORNEYS for a family of four who took part in Sunday’s “Push Back” event at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, have signalled an intention to take legal action against the State over […]
Saskatchewan challenges Alberta to build its half of permanent Fort McMurray-La Loche road
The Saskatchewan government is calling on Alberta to commit to building its portion of an all-weather road connecting Fort McMurray to La Loche. The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan signed an agreement to complete a permanent 110-kilometre road in 2005. Currently the road is only passable in winter. “Saskatchewan has been working diligently,” Premier Scott Moe said this week. The province has completed 44 of 53 kilometres […]