Tyendinaga Mohawk chief agrees to meet Indigenous services minister to discuss Ontario blockade
Collision involving 2 transports causes major traffic jam on Hwy. 401 east of Belleville
Wife of former MPP, senator dead after being struck by vehicle at Brockville General Hospital
Education consultant calls for review of Limestone board over alleged ‘governance crisis’
Via Rail cancels most trains across the country as CN shuts down rails in Eastern Canada
Trudeau says government ‘concerned with the rule of law’ amid protests, rail disruptions
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 16, 2020
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Matej Pekar scored four goals — including two in a 25-second span in the first period — as the Sudbury Wolves topped the Niagara IceDogs 7-1 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 15, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Riley McCourt and Dennis Busby scored in the shootout as the Flint Firebirds downed the Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
NHL-best Bruins beat Rangers 3-1 for 9th win in 10 games
Charlie McAvoy, Charlie Coyle and Patrice Bergeron scored, and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins began a four-game road trip with a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers on Sunday. Continue reading
25 years and going strong for Kingston’s martial arts winter training festival
By Mike Postovit Videographer
It’s been a Kingston tradition for a quarter century. Continue reading
Undeclared egg ingredient results in recall of Goraesa fish cakes
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the product is being recalled because it may contain egg, an ingredient not declared on the label. Continue reading
‘Deeply upset’: Elton John apologizes to New Zealand fans for cutting concert short
John had told the crowd early in the concert that he was ill and his voice was “shot,” but he was determined to put on a great show. Continue reading
Minister wraps up meeting with Mohawk First Nation members over blockades
When asked by reporters why it took so long to schedule a meeting, Miller said “it had to be done in the proper way,” and that he “had to be invited.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 14, 2020
GUELPH, Ont. – Nico Daws stopped all 40 shots he faced as the Guelph Storm blanked the Owen Sound Attack 2-0 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
COVID-19: B.C. man on quarantined Japanese cruise ship gets early flight home on U.S. plane
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Canada is planning to evacuate the 255 Canadians from the quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo, a U.S. flight has already evacuated American citizens. Continue reading
Children in Trenton, Ont., send Valentine’s Day greetings to Canadians under quarantine
“I decided to write ‘Happy Valentine’s Day, I am happy you’re home,'” said eight-year-old Georgia Baker. Continue reading
Former government mediator explains the Ontario teacher bargaining process
Reg Pearson, a former Ontario government mediator involved in public sector bargaining who now has his own mediation company, explains the mediation process and how to get parties back to the table. Continue reading
COVID-19 death toll at 1,770 as China sees slight rise in new cases
Another 10,844 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and have been discharged from hospitals, according to Monday’s figures. Continue reading
What’s open and closed in Kingston on Family Day 2020
Although several services are closed on Monday, there are lots of activities planned throughout the holiday weekend in Kingston. Continue reading
Via Rail cancellations: How to get a refund, find other travel options
The cancellation of Via Rail services due to blockades has left thousands of travellers in Toronto and the surrounding GTA stranded. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
‘Deeply upset’: Elton John apologizes to New Zealand fans for cutting concert short
John had told the crowd early in the concert that he was ill and his voice was “shot,” but he was determined to put on a great show. Continue reading
A Toronto startup folded after a sexual harassment claim. This is the woman who spoke out
When Planswell shut down in late 2019, CEO Eric Arnold said the “social media storm” caused by the former employee’s allegations affected investor interest. Continue reading
COVID-19: B.C. man on quarantined Japanese cruise ship gets early flight home on U.S. plane
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Canada is planning to evacuate the 255 Canadians from the quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo, a U.S. flight has already evacuated American citizens. Continue reading
COVID-19 death toll at 1,770 as China sees slight rise in new cases
Another 10,844 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and have been discharged from hospitals, according to Monday’s figures. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 16, 2020
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Matej Pekar scored four goals — including two in a 25-second span in the first period — as the Sudbury Wolves topped the Niagara IceDogs 7-1 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 15, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Riley McCourt and Dennis Busby scored in the shootout as the Flint Firebirds downed the Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
25 years and going strong for Kingston’s martial arts winter training festival
By Mike Postovit Videographer
It’s been a Kingston tradition for a quarter century. Continue reading
Undeclared egg ingredient results in recall of Goraesa fish cakes
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the product is being recalled because it may contain egg, an ingredient not declared on the label. Continue reading
Minister wraps up meeting with Mohawk First Nation members over blockades
When asked by reporters why it took so long to schedule a meeting, Miller said “it had to be done in the proper way,” and that he “had to be invited.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 14, 2020
GUELPH, Ont. – Nico Daws stopped all 40 shots he faced as the Guelph Storm blanked the Owen Sound Attack 2-0 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Children in Trenton, Ont., send Valentine’s Day greetings to Canadians under quarantine
“I decided to write ‘Happy Valentine’s Day, I am happy you’re home,'” said eight-year-old Georgia Baker. Continue reading
Concerns raised about drinking water as chlorine delivered by rail held up by blockades
Responsible Distribution Canada says large cities and municipalities could run out of chlorine, needed to treat drinking water, within in a week or two as rail blockades continue. Continue reading
Collision involving 2 transports causes major traffic jam on Hwy. 401 east of Belleville
By Shauna Cunningham Anchor
OPP say one major collision, and several smaller ones along detour routes have slowed traffic considerably in the Highway 401 corridor east of Belleville. Continue reading
Former government mediator explains the Ontario teacher bargaining process
Reg Pearson, a former Ontario government mediator involved in public sector bargaining who now has his own mediation company, explains the mediation process and how to get parties back to the table. Continue reading
What’s open and closed in Kingston on Family Day 2020
Although several services are closed on Monday, there are lots of activities planned throughout the holiday weekend in Kingston. Continue reading
Via Rail cancellations: How to get a refund, find other travel options
The cancellation of Via Rail services due to blockades has left thousands of travellers in Toronto and the surrounding GTA stranded. Continue reading
3 arrested, weapons, drugs seized from Trenton residence: Quinte West OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Quinte West OPP seized $67,000 worth of drugs along with weapons from a Dundas Street West residence in Trenton on Wednesday. Continue reading
Ontario Power Generation and Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario’s biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles. Continue reading
Tyendinaga Mohawk chief agrees to meet Indigenous services minister to discuss Ontario blockade
Despite an injunction and the dismantling of other blockades, the Tyendinaga Mohawk blockade near Belleville, Ont., is still in place after more than a week. Continue reading
Wife of former MPP, senator dead after being struck by vehicle at Brockville General Hospital
By Julie Brown Anchor
According to police, a vehicle collided with a pedestrian, later identified as Jeannette Runciman, in the hospital parking lot on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Protests over B.C. pipeline continue as Scheer calls on Trudeau to act
Indigenous leaders in B.C.’s northwest have invited federal and B.C. politicians to meetings to find solutions. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, February 13, 2020
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Colton Kammerer scored 2:13 into overtime as the Sarnia Sting edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Toronto couple trapped aboard quarantined cruise ship seeks answers: ‘They’re scared’
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
“They’re looking for a sense of comfort that their government is doing something.” Continue reading
Lawyer linked to Ontario education union attack ads went on government-led trade mission
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“It’s becoming clearer just how close Mr. Annibale is with the PC Party,” NDP MPP Taras Natyshak said Thursday evening. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests: Here’s a chronological look at rail disruptions
Protesters in Belleville, Ont., east of Toronto, start stopping railway traffic on Feb. 6. Continue reading
Education consultant calls for review of Limestone board over alleged ‘governance crisis’
“I think the issue here is the code of conduct is too restrictive. It’s a straight jacket for trustees,” the education consultant said. Continue reading
Kingston citizens’ group seeks answers from city on proposed downtown apartment buildings
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A Kingston citizens’ group is raising questions about the deal made between the city and Homestead Landholdings. Continue reading
Canadian Transportation Agency opens investigation into air passenger complaints over flight delays
The inquiry follows reports from Global News alleging that Air Canada is intentionally mis-referencing flights or misrepresenting the cause of delays to avoid paying compensation. Continue reading
Principals ask Ontario government to cancel next EQAO test amid teacher strikes
The Ontario Principals’ Council is asking the education minister to cancel this year’s Grade 10 standardized literacy test and delay it until next year. Continue reading
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