Trudeau says Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades ‘need to come down now’
Kingston high school student, former refugee receives national scholarship: ‘We do have potential’
Nearly 2,000 Kingston-area teachers and education workers walk out
Use of force in question at Millhaven treatment centre following incident with inmate: report
OPP offer fraud protection class in answer to phone scams in Prince Edward County
Woman bites man, threatens to kill dog during various domestic disputes: Kingston police
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 23, 2020
GUELPH, Ont. – Cam Hillis scored at 2:10 of overtime as the Guelph Storm came from behind to edge the Niagara IceDogs 5-4 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Third presumptive COVID-19 case announced in Toronto, marking 4th case in Ontario
The woman wore a mask as she travelled back to Toronto, and also had “very limited exposure” to other people once she landed. Continue reading
COVID-19: South Korea sees jump in virus cases as total deaths in China number 2,592
South Korea has the third-highest national total behind China and Japan, and cases have rapidly increased in Italy and Iran in just a few days. Continue reading
Zamboni driver who played backup goalie for Hurricanes heading to North Carolina for game
“I got off the ice (Saturday) and I think I had 160 text messages,” David Ayres said. Continue reading
Once convicted of manslaughter, ex-gang member now licensed as Ontario lawyer
“When I was nine, I was an altar server; when I was 14, I was a straight-A student; when I was 19, I was facing first-degree murder,” Rohan George said. “When I’m 34, I’m being called to the bar. Life isn’t linear.” Continue reading
Teck Resources withdraws application for Frontier oil sands mine
The news that Teck has pulled its bid for the proposed mine comes the same day a deal had been reached between the government of Alberta and a First Nation that had raised environmental concerns about the oil sands mining project. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en protests: Violent ends to past confrontations haunt Trudeau’s government
Even as he called Friday for police to enforce injunctions and bring down the barricades, Trudeau stressed the need for a peaceful resolution and worried about the potential for another Oka. Continue reading
Ontario education minister posts tweet linking radical protester to teachers
The province’s education minister is being questioned over a post he shared on social media linking a radical protester to rallying teachers. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – February 23
Watch the full broadcast of Global National, hosted by Coleen Christie Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en protests: Blockades remain as hereditary chiefs return to B.C.
The traditional chiefs visited supporters in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Kahnawake, south of Montreal, this week, saying their conditions for talks remain the same. Continue reading
‘Time of my life’: Zamboni driver David Ayres describes playing as backup goalie for Hurricanes
“One of the guys said to me ‘Just have fun, we don’t care if you let 10 goals in,’” Ayres said. “That settled me right down and it was great.” Continue reading
B.C. money laundering inquiry to begin amid hopes for answers, accountability
The Cullen Commission inquiry comes after three reports that revealed B.C.’s gambling, real estate and luxury car industries were hotbeds for dirty money. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 22, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Jacob Ingham put an end to the Flint Firebirds’ win streak. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawk communities in Quebec
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs oppose the Coastal GasLink project that would carry natural gas to the B.C. coast, though others in the community support the pipeline. Continue reading
Caps end slide, beat Penguins to move back into 1st place
T.J. Oshie scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Braden Holtby made 33 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Sunday to snap their losing streak at four and leapfrog their archrivals into first place. Continue reading
Teck Resources withdraws application for Frontier oil sands mine
The news that Teck has pulled its bid for the proposed mine comes the same day a deal had been reached between the government of Alberta and a First Nation that had raised environmental concerns about the oil sands mining project. Continue reading
Passenger on Air Canada flight to Vancouver is not a new case of COVID-19: B.C. officials
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The airline says it was advised by health authorities on Saturday about the passenger, who flew into Vancouver on Feb. 14. Continue reading
Bullied boy’s heartbreaking video sparks support — and suspicion
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $300,000 to send bullying victim Quaden Bayles, 9, to Disneyland. Continue reading
Tyendinaga protesters remain on tracks, police action expected in morning: sources
The Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades have shut down railroads and transport lines across the country for more than two weeks. Continue reading
Ontario education minister posts tweet linking radical protester to teachers
The province’s education minister is being questioned over a post he shared on social media linking a radical protester to rallying teachers. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 23, 2020
GUELPH, Ont. – Cam Hillis scored at 2:10 of overtime as the Guelph Storm came from behind to edge the Niagara IceDogs 5-4 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Tyendinaga protesters remain on tracks, police action expected in morning: sources
The Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades have shut down railroads and transport lines across the country for more than two weeks. Continue reading
Third presumptive COVID-19 case announced in Toronto, marking 4th case in Ontario
The woman wore a mask as she travelled back to Toronto, and also had “very limited exposure” to other people once she landed. Continue reading
Zamboni driver who played backup goalie for Hurricanes heading to North Carolina for game
“I got off the ice (Saturday) and I think I had 160 text messages,” David Ayres said. Continue reading
Once convicted of manslaughter, ex-gang member now licensed as Ontario lawyer
“When I was nine, I was an altar server; when I was 14, I was a straight-A student; when I was 19, I was facing first-degree murder,” Rohan George said. “When I’m 34, I’m being called to the bar. Life isn’t linear.” Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en protests: Violent ends to past confrontations haunt Trudeau’s government
Even as he called Friday for police to enforce injunctions and bring down the barricades, Trudeau stressed the need for a peaceful resolution and worried about the potential for another Oka. Continue reading
Ontario education minister posts tweet linking radical protester to teachers
The province’s education minister is being questioned over a post he shared on social media linking a radical protester to rallying teachers. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en protests: Blockades remain as hereditary chiefs return to B.C.
The traditional chiefs visited supporters in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Kahnawake, south of Montreal, this week, saying their conditions for talks remain the same. Continue reading
‘Time of my life’: Zamboni driver David Ayres describes playing as backup goalie for Hurricanes
“One of the guys said to me ‘Just have fun, we don’t care if you let 10 goals in,’” Ayres said. “That settled me right down and it was great.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 22, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Jacob Ingham put an end to the Flint Firebirds’ win streak. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawk communities in Quebec
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs oppose the Coastal GasLink project that would carry natural gas to the B.C. coast, though others in the community support the pipeline. Continue reading
University of Guelph admits ‘toxic environment’ was fostered within athletics program
By Matt Carty Reporter
The University of Guelph says a small number of coaches have been removed after updating its coaches code of conduct in 2018. Continue reading
‘Island of Bryan’ Season 2: Bryan Baeumler says ‘perspective of life really changed’
‘When you really know the financial burden and the strains, it’s so easy to just pour everything into your work, 24 hours a day,’ Sarah Baeumler told Global News. Continue reading
Ontario PCs hold annual policy convention amid union protests
Protesters waving flags and placards filled the streets outside of a convention centre in Niagara Falls where the Tory policy gathering is taking place to begin development of Premier Doug Ford’s re-election platform. Continue reading
Eyes now on Canadian police after Trudeau demands transport blockades torn down
The blockades are responses by Indigenous people and supporters to a move by the RCMP to clear protesters who had been blocking access to the pipeline worksite. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 21, 2020
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Joseph Garreffa completed his hat trick with the overtime winner, and the Ottawa 67’s defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 5-4 on Friday to snap their three-game losing streak in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Kingston’s Ted Brown, high-profile curler, coach and innovator, looks back at ’75 championship
By Mike Postovit Videographer
One of the biggest names in Kingston curling is Ted Brown. Continue reading
Kingston high school student, former refugee receives national scholarship: ‘We do have potential’
Taim Saeed, 16, was one of 36 Canadian students from a pool of 5,194 applicants, a selection process based on academic success, commitment to community service and leadership. Continue reading
Nearly 2,000 Kingston-area teachers and education workers walk out
Kingston-area teachers and support workers join thousands across the province from all four major education unions in a one-day walkout, shutting down the education system. Continue reading
Woman bites man, threatens to kill dog during various domestic disputes: Kingston police
Kingston police say the woman bit the man’s back and repeatedly threatened to kill his dog during previous domestic disputes. Continue reading
Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games to kick off Feb. 27
The Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games will kick off on Feb. 27 and is expected to attract thousands of participants from across the province. Continue reading
Use of force in question at Millhaven treatment centre following incident with inmate: report
The majority of instances of unecessary use of force at institutional treatment centres took place overwhelmingly at Millhaven Institution, the report said. Continue reading
Trudeau says Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades ‘need to come down now’
The prime minister said every effort at dialogue so far has not yielded any results. Continue reading
Hard work pays off for Kingston Special Olympic figure skater Sarah Ryan
By Doug Jeffries Anchor
Kingston’s Sarah Ryan is excited to compete in the Canada Winter Games for Special Olympians. Continue reading
All confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ontario cleared
The three patients confirmed to have COVID-19 were a married couple from Toronto and a university student living in London, Ont. Continue reading
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