Ontario government, OSSTF agree to return to bargaining table
The two parties haven’t held talks since last week, when the OSSTF launched a one-day strike that affected all high schools — and some elementary schools — in the province. Continue reading
Family of Ontario man detained in Egypt pleads for help from Ottawa
Yasser Ahmed Albaz, a 51-year-old engineer from Oakville, Ont., has been in a Cairo prison since February, when he was detained at the airport on his way home from a business trip. Continue reading
MPs pay tribute to late Tory MP and ‘fun uncle’ Deepak Obhrai
Obhrai died of liver cancer over the summer. Continue reading
Teachers’ unions to announce legal challenge against Bill 124 Thursday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The OSSTF, EFTO, OECTA and AEFO say Bill 124 impedes free collective bargaining. Continue reading
Salmonella illness outbreak linked to snakes, rodents: officials
The Public Health Agency of Canada says snakes and rodents have been linked to the ongoing outbreak of salmonella illnesses that has now spread to six provinces. Continue reading
Family of toddler who fell to her death from cruise ship sue company
Chloe Wiegand fell to her death in July after her grandfather lifted her to the window on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas ship while the vessel docked. Continue reading
People in Ontario’s poorest neighbourhoods more likely to suffer avoidable deaths: study
The gap between the number of deaths in the “most materially deprived areas” of the province and those in the most well-off areas is “huge,” said lead author and Ottawa-based family doctor Austin Zygmunt. Continue reading
Ottawa MPP Joel Harden apologizes after posing with vulgar anti-Ford sign
A spokesperson for the Ontario NDP says MPP Joel Harden has apologized to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein, dozens of alleged victims reach tentative $25M settlement
A New York Times bombshell report says this may bring the Harvey Weinstein saga to an end — but the deal means he’ll never have to admit any wrongdoing. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: It’s time for Canada and China to make a deal
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are collateral damage in a diplomatic shootout between China and the United States — and that’s not Canada’s fight, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Halifax police investigating sudden death of Ontario man in Bayers Lake
Officers say that the man is 35-years-old and from Ontario. They have not released his name at this time. Continue reading
Quentin Tarantino: ‘Kill Bill 3’ is ‘definitely in the cards’
The world-renowned director revealed that he recently spoke with Uma Therman about “what has happened to the Bride” since the events of ‘Kill Bill: Volume 2.’ Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers, education workers at 9 boards hold another 1-day strike
As of midnight on Wednesday, workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation engaged in a full withdrawal of services at nine school boards across the province. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Pavel Gogolev scored four times, and the Guelph Storm held on to beat the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
How to spot the Geminid meteor shower and a rare ’12/12′ full moon
A numerically special ‘cold moon’ will rise in the east before Canadians across the country get a chance to see the Geminid meteor shower. Continue reading
Multiple deaths reported after plane crashes on northern Gabriola Island, B.C.
BC Emergency Health Services said multiple units have been mobilized, some from Gabriola and some from Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Cannabis and driving study casts doubt on zero-tolerance limits for THC
Do zero-tolerance cannabis limits — for young drivers and police officers, for example — make sense? A new study raises doubts. Continue reading
American newlyweds found alive with severe burns after New Zealand volcano eruption
Lauren and Matt Urey were on their honeymoon in New Zealand when they were caught in the White Island eruption. Continue reading
Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week
Temperatures could hit the low -20s C, which, combined with wind, creates a wind chill approaching -40 C. Continue reading
Here’s what’s going to change with the newly signed CUSMA trade pact
More than anything, though, USMCA would just restore certainty to US$1.4 billion worth of annual trade between the three countries more than two years after Trump began contentious negotiations on a new regional trade pact. Continue reading
Ontario government, OSSTF agree to return to bargaining table
The two parties haven’t held talks since last week, when the OSSTF launched a one-day strike that affected all high schools — and some elementary schools — in the province. Continue reading
OPP officers cleared after altercation in police station boardroom in Norfolk: SIU
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says officers who restrained and Tasered a suspect in Simcoe used force that was “legally justified.” Continue reading
Family of Ontario man detained in Egypt pleads for help from Ottawa
Yasser Ahmed Albaz, a 51-year-old engineer from Oakville, Ont., has been in a Cairo prison since February, when he was detained at the airport on his way home from a business trip. Continue reading
Teachers’ unions to announce legal challenge against Bill 124 Thursday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The OSSTF, EFTO, OECTA and AEFO say Bill 124 impedes free collective bargaining. Continue reading
Researcher ‘shocked’ at city take-over of Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre
In October, a McMaster Prof. revealed that two-thirds of respondents from 2019 survey believed the anti-hate agency should run independent of the city. Continue reading
Salmonella illness outbreak linked to snakes, rodents: officials
The Public Health Agency of Canada says snakes and rodents have been linked to the ongoing outbreak of salmonella illnesses that has now spread to six provinces. Continue reading
People in Ontario’s poorest neighbourhoods more likely to suffer avoidable deaths: study
The gap between the number of deaths in the “most materially deprived areas” of the province and those in the most well-off areas is “huge,” said lead author and Ottawa-based family doctor Austin Zygmunt. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup on Hwy. 6 in Haldimand County
The incident shut down the highway for close to eight hours. Continue reading
Ottawa MPP Joel Harden apologizes after posing with vulgar anti-Ford sign
A spokesperson for the Ontario NDP says MPP Joel Harden has apologized to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: It’s time for Canada and China to make a deal
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are collateral damage in a diplomatic shootout between China and the United States — and that’s not Canada’s fight, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Halifax police investigating sudden death of Ontario man in Bayers Lake
Officers say that the man is 35-years-old and from Ontario. They have not released his name at this time. Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers, education workers at 9 boards hold another 1-day strike
As of midnight on Wednesday, workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation engaged in a full withdrawal of services at nine school boards across the province. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Pavel Gogolev scored four times, and the Guelph Storm held on to beat the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Teachers union to develop task force on violence, accuses school board of not doing enough
The elementary teachers union boss says insurance claims are increasing which can be traced back to workplace violence. Continue reading
Police looking for suspects who allegedly robbed Ancaster Rogers store
Police say mobile phones, iPads, tablets, and cash were taken in the robbery. Continue reading
Matthew Good announces North American tour, 28 Canadian dates
The Moving Walls tour also serves as a promotion for Matthew Good’s newly announced album of the same name. Continue reading
Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week
Temperatures could hit the low -20s C, which, combined with wind, creates a wind chill approaching -40 C. Continue reading
Hamilton city councillors pitch vacant home tax in hopes of freeing up supply
Hamilton is toying around with the idea of an empty homes tax to discourage land speculators from buying up real estate they don’t intend to use. Continue reading
Tentative deal reached between province, Educational Workers’ Alliance of Ontario
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to officially announce the deal on Tuesday afternoon at Queen’s Park. Continue reading
Ontario seeks to appeal ruling that overturned student fee policy
Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano says the government wants to make education affordable for all students. Continue reading
Police confirm homicide investigation underway after Welland woman dies in hospital
Police say officers found the victim near Garner Road and Asher Street on the morning of Dec. 5. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: We can’t let #SewageGate define us
The #SewageGate scandal has gained national attention and has put Hamilton in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers’ union ramp up work-to-rule campaign
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says educators will not plan any new field trips or distribute letters or memos from schools and boards. Continue reading
ManpowerGroup survey shows cautiously optimistic hiring climate in Hamilton
The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey says 10 per cent of Hamilton employers plan to hire for the first quarter of 2020. Continue reading
‘Whether it’s 300 or 700, it’s not enough’: Canadian health care slow to adopt physician assistants
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Physician assistants could help ease some of the strain on Canada’s understaffed health-care system, but experts say the country is dragging its feet on bringing them into the fold. Continue reading
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