OHL Roundup: Saturday, March 23, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Christian Propp has the North Bay Battalion all even in their Ontario Hockey League playoff series against the favoured Niagara IceDogs. Continue reading
Alexandar Georgiev great again as slumping Rangers edge Maple Leafs in overtime
Ryan Strome scored in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday. Continue reading
Waiting game continues as attorney general prepares summary of Mueller report
Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller and oversaw much of his work, analyzed the report on Saturday, labouring to condense it into a summary letter of main conclusions. Mueller delivered his full report to Barr on Friday. Continue reading
Man forced into van, kidnapped by three masked men in Markham: police
York Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Wanzhen Lu after an armed kidnapping in Markham Saturday night. Continue reading
Doug Ford says social media allows politicians to circumvent mainstream journalists
Premier Doug Ford says mainstream journalists have become irrelevant because social media allows him to speak directly to Ontarians. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Five ways governments can improve the success of big projects
Big government projects don’t have a great track record. But Andrew Graham of Queen’s University says there are five ways that can help them succeed. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Kyle Keyser stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Oshawa Generals routed the Peterborough Petes 7-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Continue reading
‘The final piece of the puzzle’: Ontario government announces $1.2 billion in funding for LRT Phase 2
While the budget for Phase 2 has already been approved, construction couldn’t begin until all the funding was approved. Continue reading
A healthy five-day meal plan for a single person for $65
Many of these grocery items can spill over into the next week. Continue reading
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Search continues for suspects in Isaiah Macnab killing: police
Six months after Isaiah Macnab was gunned down on a picnic bench in downtown Kitchener, the search continues for his killers. Continue reading
Guelph Storm to host playoff Fan Fest ahead of Game 1 at Sleeman Centre
By Matt Carty Reporter
The family-friendly event is completely free and gets underway at the Sleeman Centre at 4 p.m. Continue reading
How to wake up early without hating your alarm clock
You’ll sleep better and wake up more refreshed if you get lots of sun and master your own body clock, experts say. Continue reading
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Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
London man arrested in connection to Waterloo nightclub shooting
A London man has been arrested in connection with a shooting which occurred outside of the Starlight nightclub in Waterloo last fall. Continue reading
NHL game to be broadcast live in Cree from Winnipeg
By Marek Tkach Reporter
For the first time ever, an NHL game between Montreal and Carolina will be broadcast in Plains Cree live from Winnipeg. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
‘Marijuana is the new OxyContin’: Should we be concerned with how docs are learning about pot?
Cannabis companies are becoming a growing presence in the medical industry, but some doctors aren’t welcoming them. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
Norway cruise passengers rescued by helicopter after ship’s engine fails
The ship, which had about 1,300 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it had been drifting towards land. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, March 23, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Christian Propp has the North Bay Battalion all even in their Ontario Hockey League playoff series against the favoured Niagara IceDogs. Continue reading
Alexandar Georgiev great again as slumping Rangers edge Maple Leafs in overtime
Ryan Strome scored in overtime as the New York Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday. Continue reading
Man forced into van, kidnapped by three masked men in Markham: police
York Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Wanzhen Lu after an armed kidnapping in Markham Saturday night. Continue reading
Doug Ford says social media allows politicians to circumvent mainstream journalists
Premier Doug Ford says mainstream journalists have become irrelevant because social media allows him to speak directly to Ontarians. Continue reading
Guelph Storm win Game 1 over Kitchener Rangers
By Matt Carty Reporter
Nate Schnarr had a goal and an assist for the Guelph Storm in a 4-2 win on Friday night. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Kyle Keyser stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Oshawa Generals routed the Peterborough Petes 7-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Continue reading
Waterloo Regional Police seize $157K worth of drugs in 5 Kitchener raids
Four women between the ages of 26 and 54, along with a 32-year-old man were arrested. Continue reading
Average Guelph property tax bill going up by $110, says staff report
By Matt Carty Reporter
Much of the 3.14 per cent increase comes from the city’s 2019 budget of $244 million. Continue reading
‘The final piece of the puzzle’: Ontario government announces $1.2 billion in funding for LRT Phase 2
While the budget for Phase 2 has already been approved, construction couldn’t begin until all the funding was approved. Continue reading
Search continues for suspects in Isaiah Macnab killing: police
Six months after Isaiah Macnab was gunned down on a picnic bench in downtown Kitchener, the search continues for his killers. Continue reading
Meet ‘Beepbot’: The Guelph Public Library’s new robot
By Matt Carty Reporter
The library said Beepbot is designed to help kids learn life skills such as socialization, reading, spelling, math and coding. Continue reading
Guelph Storm to host playoff Fan Fest ahead of Game 1 at Sleeman Centre
By Matt Carty Reporter
The family-friendly event is completely free and gets underway at the Sleeman Centre at 4 p.m. Continue reading
Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
London man arrested in connection to Waterloo nightclub shooting
A London man has been arrested in connection with a shooting which occurred outside of the Starlight nightclub in Waterloo last fall. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, March 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Stephen Dhillon stopped all 23 shots he faced as Niagara blanked North Bay Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Metrolinx to shrink Mississauga, Brampton LRT in order to cut costs
The CEO of Ontario’s transit agency revealed a new plan which will eliminate three stops around Square One. Continue reading
Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation
The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario’s deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018. Continue reading
3 men, 1 woman from Kitchener arrested in connection to break-ins across Southern Ontario: police
Three men and a woman from Kitchener have been arrested in connection to a string of break-ins across Southern Ontario. Continue reading
Ontario government to provide $10M per year for horse racing programs
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the funding will support breeding and industry development for Ontario-bred horses and will be administered by Ontario Racing. Continue reading
Police alerting the public following string of distraction thefts
By Alex Gagne Anchor
Police say these incidents typically see elderly victims distracted at the cash register prior to their wallets being stolen in the parking lot. Continue reading
18-year-old arrested after single-vehicle crash causes power outages in Galt: police
Police say they were called to the area around the intersection of Cedar and Ramore streets for a report of a collision. Continue reading
Ontario police watchdog finds unnecessary, illegal strip searches commonplace
The report, which makes 50 recommendations, says police conduct more than 22,000 strip searches a year. Continue reading
OPP lays 1,500 charges during March Break distracted-driving blitz
Officers are reminding drivers that penalties for distracted driving have increased since the start of the year. Continue reading
Crime tourism a growing problem in Canada, says FBI agent
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Two Chilean burglary rings were broken up in the Greater Toronto Area in recent years, but police are under no illusion that they’ve made anything more than a dent. Continue reading
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