Taylor Swift doing better job at stopping scalpers than Ontario’s new ticket rules: experts
As the province gets ready to introduce a new law on July 1 which puts a price cap on resales of live-event tickets, experts say it’s the world-famous pop singer who’s doing a better job squeezing out black-market opportunists. Continue reading
Liberals target ‘fiscal mistakes’ made by NDP as Ontario election campaign heats up
At a news conference on Monday, Kathleen Wynne called the NDP’s $1.4 billion miscalculation a “big mistake” that failed to demonstrate responsible governance. Continue reading
Texas shooting victim worked 2 jobs to pay husband’s medical fees — now strangers are stepping in
The 63-year-old substitute teacher, Cynthia Tisdale, was killed in a shooting at Santa Fe High School. Continue reading
Blue Jays swept for 1st time this season, fall 9-2 to Oakland
Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
Technology exists to fix design flaws of Canada’s ‘Alert Ready’ system: expert
The “Alert Ready” program – which sounds an alarm on LTE-connected smart phones during a crisis – could be more effective at alerting people to emergencies, they said. Continue reading
Kansas man pleads guilty to hate crimes in killing of Indian engineer
The shooting drew international attention as part of a wave of attacks nationwide against ethnic and religious minority groups following the 2016 election of U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
Man arrested in Vancouver double shooting where woman lost unborn child
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police say 37-year-old Surrey man Carleton Stevens was arrested just before 8 p.m. Sunday near 154A Avenue and Fraser Highway. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Russian agency offers fake TripAdvisor restaurant reviews ahead of World Cup
“What can you do if no Serbs and no Swedes have ever been to your venue and left a review? You write it yourself!” Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
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New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
Donald Trump to give speech on MS-13 gang in New York
The White House also released a fact sheet Monday morning, titled, “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIOLENT ANIMALS OF MS-13.” Continue reading
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s official wedding portraits revealed
The images were captured by photographer Alexi Lubomirski at Windsor Castle. Continue reading
Taylor Swift doing better job at stopping scalpers than Ontario’s new ticket rules: experts
As the province gets ready to introduce a new law on July 1 which puts a price cap on resales of live-event tickets, experts say it’s the world-famous pop singer who’s doing a better job squeezing out black-market opportunists. Continue reading
Vancouver-filmed ‘Deadpool 2’ rakes in US$125 million in opening weekend
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
It’s the second best domestic opening weekend for a Vancouver-shot film… eclipsed only by its predecessor. Continue reading
Deadly virus spreads in southern India, transferred through fruit bats
Nipah, which was first identified during a 1998 outbreak in Malaysia, is often carried by fruit bats, but can also be spread through human-to-human contact, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading
New NRA president blames school shootings on Ritalin, violent movies
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North says the disease isn’t the Second Amendment and that depriving law-abiding citizens of their constitutional right to have a firearm won’t stop shootings. Continue reading
Taylor Swift doing better job at stopping scalpers than Ontario’s new ticket rules: experts
As the province gets ready to introduce a new law on July 1 which puts a price cap on resales of live-event tickets, experts say it’s the world-famous pop singer who’s doing a better job squeezing out black-market opportunists. Continue reading
Liberals target ‘fiscal mistakes’ made by NDP as Ontario election campaign heats up
At a news conference on Monday, Kathleen Wynne called the NDP’s $1.4 billion miscalculation a “big mistake” that failed to demonstrate responsible governance. Continue reading
Blue Jays swept for 1st time this season, fall 9-2 to Oakland
Toronto’s Joe Biagini (0-3) struggled to pitch deep into the game. Continue reading
Technology exists to fix design flaws of Canada’s ‘Alert Ready’ system: expert
The “Alert Ready” program – which sounds an alarm on LTE-connected smart phones during a crisis – could be more effective at alerting people to emergencies, they said. Continue reading
Ontario NDP pledge to end gas pump ‘gouging’ on long weekend, but details vague
Horwath denied she was trying to repeal the law of supply and demand. Continue reading
PC Leader Doug Ford under fire over alleged stolen data
Police in York Region have confirmed they are looking into a data breach from the 407 Express Toll Route. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
‘Unauthorized drugs’ seized by Health Canada from east-end Ottawa market
The affected products include capsules of ampicillin and amoxicillin sold by Gigi’s Market, a Caribbean grocer in Vanier on Montreal Road. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
Ottawa police execute warrant in Nepean, seize drugs and ammunition
A large quantity of drugs and firearm ammunition was seized including marijuana, crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, several bags of ammunition. Continue reading
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon, ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Mike Schreiner outlines Green’s plan to cut payroll tax
By Matt Carty Reporter
Schreiner would increase the exemption for the Employer Health Tax and increase the corporate tax on big businesses by one per cent. Continue reading
Carleton University faculty vote gives union a strike mandate
The association representing hundreds of faculty members at Carleton University has voted 73 per cent in favour of a strike — the latest development in an ongoing, strained bargaining process with the school’s administration. Continue reading
Caesars Windsor casino workers reject second tentative agreement: union
Unifor Local 444 says 53 per cent of the workers voted Friday against the new deal. Continue reading
NCC to kick off Sunday Bikedays this weekend
Whether someone cycles, skates, runs, walks or uses a mobility device, the NCC’s parkways will be open exclusively to them and closed off to cars. Continue reading
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health offers tips to protect yourself from ticks
It’s now Lyme disease season and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says over half the province’s population is close to affected areas. Continue reading
Ontario regulator warns about 5 unregistered cryptocurrency groups
The OSC says Bitserial, Hypercube, CabinCoin and BaapPay have not provided a prospectus, as required, or received an exemption. Continue reading
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Paul Bernardo to appear in court early October for weapons charge
Convicted killer Paul Bernardo to appear in Ontario court in early October to face weapons charge. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: For the Wynne Liberals, the Ontario election has always been ‘Save the Furniture’
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The NDP have momentum, while the front-running PCs are playing it safe. Yet an analysis of riding visits by party leaders shows the Liberal mission is to ‘save the furniture.’ Continue reading
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Experts say outcome of Ontario election no longer ‘absolutely’ certain
The NDP saw itself in the spotlight during the first stretch of the campaign as the party moved up in the polls, which until then had consistently predicted a strong Progressive Conservative lead with the governing Liberals coming in second. Continue reading
What’s open and what’s closed in Ottawa this long weekend
Here’s a roundup of what you can expect as Ottawa heads into a long weekend. Continue reading
House fire in Ottawa’s west end displaces family of 3
A family of three living in Ottawa’s west end have been displaced after their home caught fire early Friday morning. Continue reading
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