‘Words could never express what you’ve meant to me’: DeRozan says goodbye to Toronto
In a package deal that has many Raptors fans grieving, DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl will go to San Antonio Spurs while Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green will come to Toronto. Continue reading
Kingston-area conservation authority declares ‘level one’ drought for region
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Persistent dry conditions have prompted the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to declare a ‘level one’ drought. Continue reading
Minimum wage increases bite into funding boost for Canada Summer Jobs program
Rising provincial minimum wages have cut into the reach of the Liberal government’s oft-touted increase to summer jobs spending by reducing the number of weekly hours being funded this year. Continue reading
Road trip Ontario: Ditch the car and experience scenic Niagara by bike
Cycle-tourism has emerged as a popular way to experience a destination while being active and savouring the experience of travelling at a slower pace. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire crews recalled from Ontario, Quebec as fire situation worsens
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
More than 200 firefighters had been deployed to the eastern provinces earlier in July. Continue reading
Personal letters helping buyers score homes in Canada’s hot real estate markets
Monica Martins and her husband had been looking for a house for nine months by the time they fell in love with a “character home” in Toronto’s east end. Continue reading
‘I want to give back’: Toronto refugees and asylum seekers want voices heard
“I want to be an emergency surgeon. I want to give back to society. That’s all I want”. Continue reading
SIU annual report cites caseload approaching ‘record-high levels’
Criminal charges were laid by the SIU against 20 officers in 18 cases in 2017 – accounting for nearly five per cent of cases closed in that calendar year. Continue reading
Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page denies being Russian ‘agent’
A former campaign adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump is denying he has ever worked as an agent for the Russian government. Continue reading
Kingston’s Connor Vreeken wants to add to the Ravens winning culture
The Carleton Ravens have successfully recruited Kingston basketball star Connor Vreeken. Continue reading
Honouring past teammates fuels Canada at World Lacrosse Championships
By Megan Robinson Sports Anchor
Canada will play for gold this weekend, just over a month after the lengthy labour dispute was settled with the sport’s governing body, the Canadian Lacrosse Association. Continue reading
Did the Vikings really teach ancient Inuit how to spin yarn? New research upends old assumptions
New research is upending old assumptions about what the ancestors of today’s Inuit learned from Viking settlers. Continue reading
Who will sell legal marijuana in Ontario, and where? It’s no longer clear
With 89 days to go, Ontario’s cannabis stores have no more than four locations, and the government won’t say who will sell pot when it’s legal. What exactly is going on? Continue reading
Ottawa figure skater Katie Xu is having one of the most exciting weeks of her young life
Xu is starring in a new ad campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics and on Saturday, as part of Global Day of Inclusion, she and her family are going to go to their local Tim Hortons where speciality donuts will be sold to support the charity and its athletes. Continue reading
Blast hits Kabul airport on return of exiled Afghan VP
Afghanistan’s first vice-president, a former Uzbek warlord, escaped unharmed from an explosion near the airport as he returned home on Sunday after living in Turkey for over a year. Continue reading
Let the hunt begin: The 15 most wanted entry-level jobs and how to land one
Ready to get a foot in the door of your new career? These are the entry-level jobs with the most attractive future prospects. Continue reading
U.S. Air Force intercepts small plane that flew near Donald Trump’s golf club
A U.S. Air Force fighter jet intercepted a small general aviation aircraft flying near President Donald Trump’s private golf club Saturday. Continue reading
Florida gunman who killed man over parking dispute will walk thanks to ‘Stand Your Ground’ law
A man will not be charged after fatally shooting another man in front of his girlfriend and son at a Florida convenience store during an argument over a handicapped parking spot. Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson not ‘dead’: Viral Mr. Bean hoax is spreading a real virus
A video hoax claiming ‘Mr. Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson has died is going viral, and it’s spreading a computer virus designed to siphon personal information. Continue reading
Experts: Donald Trump’s tariffs likely to hurt U.S. economy rather than benefit American workers, companies
With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight. Continue reading
Local hockey teams play with NHLers at Taylor Hall charity tournament
The 5th annual Taylor Hall charity ball hockey tournament had 14 local teams competing. Continue reading
‘Words could never express what you’ve meant to me’: DeRozan says goodbye to Toronto
In a package deal that has many Raptors fans grieving, DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl will go to San Antonio Spurs while Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green will come to Toronto. Continue reading
Kingston-area conservation authority declares ‘level one’ drought for region
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Persistent dry conditions have prompted the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to declare a ‘level one’ drought. Continue reading
Road trip Ontario: Ditch the car and experience scenic Niagara by bike
Cycle-tourism has emerged as a popular way to experience a destination while being active and savouring the experience of travelling at a slower pace. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire crews recalled from Ontario, Quebec as fire situation worsens
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
More than 200 firefighters had been deployed to the eastern provinces earlier in July. Continue reading
‘I want to give back’: Toronto refugees and asylum seekers want voices heard
“I want to be an emergency surgeon. I want to give back to society. That’s all I want”. Continue reading
SIU annual report cites caseload approaching ‘record-high levels’
Criminal charges were laid by the SIU against 20 officers in 18 cases in 2017 – accounting for nearly five per cent of cases closed in that calendar year. Continue reading
Kingston’s Connor Vreeken wants to add to the Ravens winning culture
The Carleton Ravens have successfully recruited Kingston basketball star Connor Vreeken. Continue reading
Honouring past teammates fuels Canada at World Lacrosse Championships
By Megan Robinson Sports Anchor
Canada will play for gold this weekend, just over a month after the lengthy labour dispute was settled with the sport’s governing body, the Canadian Lacrosse Association. Continue reading
Who will sell legal marijuana in Ontario, and where? It’s no longer clear
With 89 days to go, Ontario’s cannabis stores have no more than four locations, and the government won’t say who will sell pot when it’s legal. What exactly is going on? Continue reading
Ottawa figure skater Katie Xu is having one of the most exciting weeks of her young life
Xu is starring in a new ad campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics and on Saturday, as part of Global Day of Inclusion, she and her family are going to go to their local Tim Hortons where speciality donuts will be sold to support the charity and its athletes. Continue reading
Radiohead singer: Silence on technician’s 2012 death ‘f**king deafening’
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke unleashed on Toronto authorities at the band’s concert on Thursday night. Continue reading
Inquiry into Royal Military College finds shortcomings, gaps in suicide prevention
After three suicides at the Royal Military College of Canada, a year-long inquiry into the institution says the college isn’t doing enough for suicide prevention. Continue reading
GreenON cancellation deadline leaving businesses, consumers in the lurch: MPP
The Ford government’s cancellation of the GreenOn program in June, which provides a rebate to homeowners for improvements that increase their home energy efficiency, has become a hot topic at Queen’s Park. Continue reading
‘We have too many cats’: Kingston Humane Society urges public to adopt
An influx of abandoned cats has left the Kingston Humane Society caring for over 200 felines. Continue reading
World’s fastest juggler brings pin-twirling skills to Pickering July 19 to 22
Tomas ‘Tommy Tequila’ Aguilar is performing eight shows from July 19 to 22. Continue reading
Prince Edward County OPP charge two teens in Picton cemetery vandalism
Police have charged a 15-year-old teen from Kingston and a 17-year-old teen from Picton in connection with the June 20 incident, where over 100 gravestones were damaged. Continue reading
Local girls hockey camp the highlight of summer for seasoned hockey players
Young girls having fun playing hockey with Kingston’s Jayna Hefford. Continue reading
Action needed to support francophones in Ontario, commissioner says
French Language Services Commissioner Francois Boileau said if nothing is done to address the issue, Ontario’s francophone demographic may decrease to the point where it becomes insignificant and public services for the population are hard to come by. Continue reading
Ontario firefighters get help from U.S. crews as more forest fires discovered
Shayne McCool, fire information officer with the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, says the increased manpower should help as more blazes are discovered. Continue reading
Plans for ‘staycation’ paradise AquaWorld in Prescott get mixed reviews among locals
AquaWorld is a major development that is currently in the zoning approval stage. Some locals are excited about the resort while others are against the choice of location. Continue reading
Kingston police seize weapons, nearly $200K in drugs and cash from one man
A police investigation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and Canadian currency, according to Kingston police. Continue reading
Kingston man brings out sword during fist fight: police
Some might say the man brought a knife to a fist fight. Continue reading
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Ontario school boards haven’t heard anything from province on sex-ed repeal
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association said they have yet to receive any direction from the Tory government on the issue. Continue reading
U.S. auto industry predicts soaring car prices and job loss if Trump tariffs imposed
The Center for Automotive Research says U.S. consumers would see the price of new vehicles rise by US$455 to US$6,875 depending on the level of tariff or quota. Continue reading
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