Sask. RCMP issue Canada-wide warrant for anti-vaccine dad charged with abducting daughter, 7
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged and issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a Carievale, Sask., man accused of abducting his daughter to prevent her getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Michael Gordon Jackson, 52, is charged with one count of abduction in contravention of a custody or parenting order, RCMP said in a news release Friday evening. It comes […]
Some parents say students in Ontario received ill-fitted masks upon return to schools
TORONTO — Some parents in Ontario are raising concerns about the three-ply cloth masks their children received from schools this week, saying the masks are too big and not protective enough against the highly-contagious Omicron variant. The provincial government said it would be providing school staff with N95 masks and students with three-ply cloth masks […]
Five psychiatric patients, staffer at Scarborough Hospital have covid19
News Corey Connelly 8 Hrs Ago Scarborough General Hospital, Signal Hill, Tobago. – The psychiatric ward of the Scarborough General Hospital has been temporarily closed for sanitisation after five patients and a staff member tested positive for covid19. In a statement on Friday, the THA Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection said the established […]
First Nation mothers defy community restrictions by leaving for essentials
A northern First Nation in Manitoba is facing criticism for its lockdown measures after a group of mothers left for a grocery run Thursday and there was an attempt to prevent them from returning to the community. “You think you would be able to go out and just provide for your family and they’re making it seem […]
TVDSB, London Fire Department team up to sort 146K rapid COVID-19 tests – London
On top of battling blazes and saving lives, the London Fire Department can now add rapid test sorting to its resume. Earlier this week, the Thames Valley District School Board received a shipment of 146,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits from the Ontario government. The tests are intended to serve staff and elementary students, as […]
Consumers reminded of their power
News Elizabeth Gonzales 5 Hrs Ago In this file photo, Gerald De Freitas buys from a range of Kiss breads at Benefit The People Supermarket on the Eastern Main Road in San Juan. The Consumer Affairs Division has reminded consumers of their power to refuse to buy any overpriced items or services. For the past […]
Political trailblazer Lincoln Alexander would have turned 100 today and is still touching hearts
Lincoln Alexander is remembered as Canada’s first Black member of Parliament and federal cabinet minister, and Ontario’s first Black lieutenant-governor. But to those whose lives he touched, Alexander, who would have turned 100 Friday, he’s much more. Evelyn Auchinvole remembers how Alexander helped Hamilton’s first Black church with its first constitution, getting it a charitable tax number, and his singing. […]
Ontario investing $18.9M to build new French school in London – London
The minister of education has announced more than $19-million dollars to build a new Catholic French-language secondary school in London, Ont., and to update existing daycare spaces. Ontario has committed $18.9 million to build a new secondary school for Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, the French Catholic board, plus $267,000 for a child care renovation at […]
Expired drivers’ permits valid until August 1
News Elizabeth Gonzales 39 Minutes Ago Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, Caroni. – Photo by Roger Jacob The Ministry of Works and Transport has further extended the deadline for the renewal of expired driving permits, taxi badges, licences, certificates and other licensing documents. In a release on Friday, the ministry said documents that expired […]
Jazz legend Eleanor Collins adds to list of honours with unveiling of Canada Post stamp
Even after breaking several barriers to become known as Canada’s first lady of jazz, Eleanor Collins says it’s still “surreal” to see herself featured on a stamp. “My picture on a postage stamp? Can you repeat that?” the 102-year-old asked jokingly. “You know, it’s just so surreal.” The commemorative stamp of the singer was unveiled virtually on Friday morning by […]
Ontario to build 1st elementary school inside Toronto condo building
The Ontario government says it investing money into building the first elementary school inside of a condominium in Toronto’s downtown core. In what is being called a “first of its kind” in Ontario, the school will be located on the third floor of the condo, government officials said. The provincial government said it is investing […]
Tobago Business Chamber questions rationale behind Carnival safe zones
News Corey Connelly 38 Minutes Ago Tobago Business Chamber chairman Martin George. The Tobago Business Chamber has questioned the Government’s rationale for sanctioning Carnival safe-zone events in light of the “record numbers of covid19 cases” and the apparent lack of interest among bandleaders, promoters and performers. On Wednesday, after months of consultation with stakeholders, the […]