Ontario catholic school teachers’ union to vote on province-wide strike in November
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association joins the unions representing both elementary and secondary teachers in making such a move. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Noel Hoefenmayer capped a hat trick 2:45 into overtime to lift the Ottawa 67’s to a 5-4 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange loses court delay bid in U.S. extradition fight
U.S. authorities accuse Assange of scheming with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to break a password for a classified government computer. Continue reading
Canada election results: Essex
Incumbent Tracey Ramsey looks to maintain newly gained New Democrat power in Essex riding. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, October 19, 2019
ERIE, Pa. – Richard Whittaker was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Mississauga Steelheads edged the Erie Otters 3-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
‘America is running away’: Syrian-Kurds throw potatoes at departing U.S. troops
“Like rats, America is running away,” one man shouted in Arabic. Continue reading
London psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Lefcoe, linked to support of Canadian Nationalist Party
The Canadian Nationalist Party has faced accusations of white nationalism and antisemitism. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, October 18, 2019
KITCHENER, Ont. – Vladislav Kolyachonok scored two minutes into overtime as the Flint Firebirds edged the Kitchener Rangers 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
1 dead as storm rips through Arkansas, sparking tornado in Texas
n Texas, heavy damage was reported in northwest Dallas and Richardson. Nearly 140,000 electric customers were without power as of 4 a.m. Continue reading
South Simcoe police warn residents of Canada Revenue Agency scam
In the most recent case, police say, the victim received calls from a fraudster claiming there was a warrant out for their arrest. Continue reading
Amy Fee, Ontario MPP and deputy house leader, facing assault with a weapon charge
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“I look forward to continuing to work with any investigative authorities. Obviously, this is a complex issue, surrounded by a number of competing personalities.” Continue reading
Brexit battle continues: Boris Johnson seeks new vote for divorce deal
With the Brexit deadline looming and British politicians still squabbling over the country’s departure terms, Johnson has been forced to ask the EU for a three-month delay. Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers union says contract talks with government have stalled
The president of the OSSTF says no progress has been made after five days of bargaining with the government and school boards. Continue reading
Around The OHL: Joey Hishon on his journey back to Owen Sound
The guys speak with Hishon about the ups and downs of his playing career, and how he found a new love for the game. Continue reading
Canada’s Indigenous communities suffer ‘abhorrent’ housing conditions: UN report
The report linked a lack of housing as a factor that exacerbates Canada’s ongoing problem of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Continue reading
Live Canada election results 2019: Real-time results in the federal election
Global News will have live, real-time election results for all 338 ridings as polls begin to close across the country starting at 7 p.m. ET Continue reading
Greta Thunberg mural in Edmonton defaced 2 days after being created
By Sunday afternoon, several layers of graffiti had been painted over the piece, including a French slur. Continue reading
Woman targeted by Ontario NDP candidate’s 2012 tweet says he shouldn’t be running
“I don’t even know how to even articulate how disgusting it is,” she said. Continue reading
Tories have slight lead in popular support, but it may not be enough: Ipsos poll
The latest polling from Ipsos shows that ahead of Monday’s federal vote, the Conservatives have a slight advantage over the Liberals, but neither party is poised for a majority. Continue reading
Election 2019: Last-minute voters’ guide
We have your quick-and-dirty breakdown of what the major parties are pitching. Continue reading
Ontario catholic school teachers’ union to vote on province-wide strike in November
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association joins the unions representing both elementary and secondary teachers in making such a move. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Noel Hoefenmayer capped a hat trick 2:45 into overtime to lift the Ottawa 67’s to a 5-4 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Canada election results: Essex
Incumbent Tracey Ramsey looks to maintain newly gained New Democrat power in Essex riding. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, October 19, 2019
ERIE, Pa. – Richard Whittaker was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Mississauga Steelheads edged the Erie Otters 3-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
London psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Lefcoe, linked to support of Canadian Nationalist Party
The Canadian Nationalist Party has faced accusations of white nationalism and antisemitism. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, October 18, 2019
KITCHENER, Ont. – Vladislav Kolyachonok scored two minutes into overtime as the Flint Firebirds edged the Kitchener Rangers 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau makes 2nd Barrie campaign stop days before the federal election
It was the second time Trudeau visited Barrie during his campaign – the Liberal leader also made an appearance at the Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery at the end of September. Continue reading
South Simcoe police warn residents of Canada Revenue Agency scam
In the most recent case, police say, the victim received calls from a fraudster claiming there was a warrant out for their arrest. Continue reading
Amy Fee, Ontario MPP and deputy house leader, facing assault with a weapon charge
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“I look forward to continuing to work with any investigative authorities. Obviously, this is a complex issue, surrounded by a number of competing personalities.” Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers union says contract talks with government have stalled
The president of the OSSTF says no progress has been made after five days of bargaining with the government and school boards. Continue reading
SIU discontinues investigation involving man in police standoff in Orillia
The police interventions that morning “might well have served to save the man’s life,” according to the SIU’s interim director. Continue reading
Ontario commits $30 million to bring broadband internet to 5 northern Indigenous communities
Premier Doug Ford announced the funding Friday for the Matawa communities north of Thunder Bay, Ont. Continue reading
Around The OHL: Joey Hishon on his journey back to Owen Sound
The guys speak with Hishon about the ups and downs of his playing career, and how he found a new love for the game. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, October 17, 2019
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Nick Robertson and Zach Gallant had goals 36 seconds apart in the third period as the Peterborough Petes rallied past the Hamilton Bulldogs 4-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Ontario’s financial watchdog says deficit ‘was never $15 billion’ as Doug Ford previously claimed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“Policy decisions by both the current and previous governments contributed to the slow increase in revenues as well as the rise in spending last year.” Continue reading
U.S. General Motors workers to stay on picket line until vote on new contract
The strike closed more than 30 GM plants in the U.S., which created parts shortages that forced an almost complete shutdown of GM’s assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont., and the partial shutdown of its engine plant in St. Catharines, Ont. Continue reading
South Simcoe police investigating reported vehicle theft in Innisfil
On Thursday at about 8:30 a.m., officers say they responded to a home in the Innisfil Beach Road and Jans Boulevard area for a report of a stolen vehicle. Continue reading
City of Barrie wins grand prize for national pumpkin-growing contest
According to the city, Barrie’s winning entry weighed 293.5 pounds. Continue reading
NDP Brampton-Centre candidate apologizes for offensive tweet from 2012
“I deeply regret the hurtful and wrong comment I made on social media … I apologize unequivocally,” Jordan Boswell said in a statement. Continue reading
Southern Georgian Bay OPP charge 3 with impaired driving
Three people have been charged for impaired driving in separate incidents in Tay Township, Georgian Bay and Midland, Southern Georgian Bay OPP say. Continue reading
Human rights commission criticizes Ontario’s proposed changes to inmate segregation
The changes, the commission says in a submission, do not address practices found to violate both the Canadian charter and the Ontario human rights code. Continue reading
Ontario government to spend $765 million to upgrade public safety radio network
Premier Doug Ford says Bell Mobility has been awarded the contract to make the upgrades. Continue reading
Arran-Elderslie resident conned out of more than $20,000 in ‘romance scam’: OPP
Police responded to a report that an overseas woman, who claimed to be looking for a spouse, made contact with the victim and worked toward getting money from them. Continue reading
Man to be deported after police respond to injured person call in Innisfil
Police discovered the 36-year-old man was wanted on an immigration warrant. He was arrested and handed over to the Canadian Border Services Agency. Continue reading
Ford government gives small and medium-sized hospitals more funding
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province will spend $68 million this year to help nearly 90 hospitals. Continue reading
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