Brockville police investigating doll theft from storage locker
Kingston-area parents impacted as one-day strike closes Ontario’s Catholic schools
12 motorists charged with driving the wrong way on Highway 401 in Tyendinaga
Amherstview man charged with arson following fire in garage
Kingston police say cases of phone and romance scams have doubled in 5 years
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Kingston police looking for suspect who allegedly stole from fitness clothing store
Kingston police say she grabbed a stack of clothing from the downtown store, then simply walked past the cashier and out the door. Continue reading
National health advocacy group asks Ontario to tax vapes to combat teen use
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada has requested Premier Doug Ford’s government include the new tax in its spring budget. Continue reading
BTS announces world tour, 2 Canadian dates
The K-Pop icons announced a 37-date ‘Map of the Soul’ world tour on Tuesday. Continue reading
Ontario government, feds sign funding deal for French-language university in Toronto
An agreement signed today says the two will spend $126 million on the project over eight years. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Canadian airports ramp up screening process for travellers
All international travellers arriving in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver international airports will be asked additional screening questions. Continue reading
Chinese city of Wuhan closes transport networks amid coronavirus outbreak
The government is asking citizens not to leave the city unless there are special circumstances, state media said, citing the local government’s virus taskforce. Continue reading
Rotating strikes by Ontario elementary teachers to continue next week
A strike on Monday by the ETFO will hit the Simcoe, Waterloo, Keewatin-Patricia and Penetanguishene Protestant Separate school boards. Continue reading
Ten Thousand Villages announces closure of corporate operations
Ten Thousand Villages announced Tuesday that it will close its corporate operations across Canada. Continue reading
Former Bombardier exec to take on new role as chief transformation officer at SNC-Lavalin
The chief transformation officer is one of three new positions created to improve cash flow and sustainable growth for SNC-Lavalin. Continue reading
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
Work-to-rule, rotating strikes, and province-wide walkouts have been courses of action taken by the unions over the past few months. Continue reading
‘Mr. Peanut didn’t kill himself’: Planters mascot ‘dies,’ internet erupts
Planters appears to have killed off its mascot, Mr. Peanut, in a viral ad setting up the company’s Super Bowl commercial. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
U.S. proposal seeks to limit types of emotional support animals allowed on flights
The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules around service animals, the biggest change being that only dogs could qualify. Continue reading
Canadians criticize Trudeau after visit to Oh Doughnuts bakery in Winnipeg
A local bakery is fighting back against online criticism after the prime minister made an unscheduled visit Monday. Continue reading
5,000 litres of B.C. wine down the drain: Okanagan man loses grievance to be rehired by winery
The incident happened in November 2018, at Mission Hill Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Continue reading
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle issue warning over paparazzi harassment in Canada
Meghan Markle was reportedly spied on by photographers while on a walk with Archie in Victoria. Continue reading
He never had trouble at the U.S. border — until he got a pardon. Here’s what seems to be happening
If you have a record for a minor crime, should you get a pardon? Global News talked to someone who got his record sealed — and found it much harder to cross the U.S. border. Continue reading
CDC announces first U.S. case of Chinese coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first U.S. case of coronavirus linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Continue reading
Kingston police looking for suspect who allegedly stole from fitness clothing store
Kingston police say she grabbed a stack of clothing from the downtown store, then simply walked past the cashier and out the door. Continue reading
National health advocacy group asks Ontario to tax vapes to combat teen use
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada has requested Premier Doug Ford’s government include the new tax in its spring budget. Continue reading
Ontario government, feds sign funding deal for French-language university in Toronto
An agreement signed today says the two will spend $126 million on the project over eight years. Continue reading
Brockville police investigating doll theft from storage locker
Brockville police say the doll collection could be worth up to $4,000. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Canadian airports ramp up screening process for travellers
All international travellers arriving in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver international airports will be asked additional screening questions. Continue reading
‘Bring on the discussion,’ rookie MP running for Conservative leadership says about stance on abortion
Derek Sloan, 35, began his political career just over three months ago, and now, he says he wants to lead the Conservative Party. Continue reading
Rotating strikes by Ontario elementary teachers to continue next week
A strike on Monday by the ETFO will hit the Simcoe, Waterloo, Keewatin-Patricia and Penetanguishene Protestant Separate school boards. Continue reading
Ten Thousand Villages announces closure of corporate operations
Ten Thousand Villages announced Tuesday that it will close its corporate operations across Canada. Continue reading
Kingston-area parents impacted as one-day strike closes Ontario’s Catholic schools
“I have had to rearrange my client schedules to be at home with them [children] today,” says Emilie Wilson. Continue reading
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
Work-to-rule, rotating strikes, and province-wide walkouts have been courses of action taken by the unions over the past few months. Continue reading
12 motorists charged with driving the wrong way on Highway 401 in Tyendinaga
OPP say the highway was only closed for 30 minutes before a tow truck arrived to take the transport away. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds
Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn’t feel the country’s federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action. Continue reading
Amherstview man charged with arson following fire in garage
OPP say the man would not allow firefighters into the home, and jumped out a rear window and fled when OPP officers arrived. Continue reading
Making the cut: Team Canada prepares to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge
By Matthew Conrod Social Host
It’s the first time Canda will be competing in the bi-annual meat-cutting competition, which is billed as “the greatest butchery event on earth.” Continue reading
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the Western Conference at the time of the trade deadline. Continue reading
Strikes close all Ontario Catholic schools, some public elementary and high schools
Catholic schools across Ontario will be closed Tuesday, as will public high schools and elementary schools in several boards. Continue reading
Rotating school strikes unlikely to impact Ontario economy: experts
The impact of the ongoing Ontario teacher strikes is ‘much more political and psychological than economic,’ one economist said. Continue reading
Mike Sloan, London advocate who shared terminal cancer fight with the world, dies at 50
Sloan, diagnosed in early 2019 with Stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer, died Monday afternoon through medical assistance. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, January 20, 2020
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Philip Tomasino had two goals and two assists as the Oshawa Generals edged the Owen Sound Attack 5-4 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Vancouver man receives parking ticket after signing up for mobile alert reminder
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An Impark customer is warning people not to depend on the parking provider’s text messaging alert technology after he says it failed him. Continue reading
Kingston police say cases of phone and romance scams have doubled in 5 years
Kingston police say fraud cases jumped from 399 in 2014 to 889 in 2019. The majority of cases are related to romance scams and ‘spoofing’ calls, costing Kingstonians $1.8 million. Continue reading
‘The justice system has let us down:’ Family’s wrongful death suit faces delay in Ontario courts
“Now I’m stuck. There is no hope. I don’t believe it will happen.” Continue reading
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