London, Ont. researchers confirm new method of HIV transmission and provide prevention technique
School bus camera footage alone to be enough to prosecute drivers in court
Western University’s board approves penalties for student misconduct during Fake Homecoming
Evan Bouchard of the London Knights named OHL’s most outstanding defenceman
St. Thomas police will not release names of alleged sex purchasers
London police locate missing 67-year-old man
Flood, wet and fears of high water: what Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick look like in a deluge
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Eastern Canadians have been transporting themselves by canoe amid high water conditions. Continue reading
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking offences in Saskatchewan
Daniel Khet, 26, is facing facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, and is known to reside in Montreal, but frequently travels to Regina. Continue reading
Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid warnings of possible car bombs
The U.S. embassy in Sri Lanka also urged its citizens to avoid places of worship over the coming weekend. Continue reading
Trudeau calls Ford government’s attempt to block carbon tax ‘irresponsible’
The Ontario government’s attempt to block the federal carbon tax is shortsighted and irresponsible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an environment conference in Montreal Thursday. Continue reading
Advocates cry foul after Ontario officials alter nursing home inspection report without explanation
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The Ontario government will not explain the reasons why it altered a nursing home inspection report after a Global News interview request. Continue reading
Judge gives U.S. 6 months to identify children split from families at border
Trump administration officials said they had a goal of six months but opposed any deadline, saying it could take as long as two years to reunite children with their parents if efforts to speed up the process fail. Continue reading
Ontario Chamber of Commerce asks government to abandon gas pump carbon tax sticker plan
Chamber president Rocco Rossi says the group’s members – some of whom are gas station operators – believe the stickers violate their rights and freedoms. Continue reading
Ontario pot shops who failed to open by April 15 face more penalties
In all, eleven pot retailers have been fined $12,500 each for not opening their stores by April 15. Continue reading
Multiple vehicles involved in fiery crash on Colorado highway, 1 dead
Video of the accident shows a fiery scene with a wide range of vehicles appearing to be involved in the accident, including a tractor trailer. Thick wafts of black smoke billowed out from the area. Continue reading
Toronto police apprehend suspect after standoff ends peacefully in city’s west end
Police said the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant and is now in custody. Continue reading
Worker dies after being pinned by truck at Praxair Canada plant in Paris, Ont.
The Ministry of Labour says an inspector assigned to the case issued a “hold the scene” requirement. Continue reading
UN climate chief warns of ‘catastrophe’ if planet continues on current path
Patricia Espinosa stressed in two recent interviews with the Associated Press that climate scientists are saying there’s still a chance to make things right “but the window of opportunity is closing very soon” and the world has 12 years until carbon emissions reach “a point of no return.” Continue reading
London-based study shows mothers with epileptic children have a higher risk of depression
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have completed a study that shows mothers of epileptic children have a higher risk of poor mental health and well-being Continue reading
Ontario government to put $1.6B towards ensuring no teacher layoffs due to larger class sizes
Senior government sources say the attrition protection money will be announced Friday, along with school board funding allocations known as Grants for Student Needs. Continue reading
Abused children were starved, denied toilet and toothbrushes: N.L. report
The report, from Newfoundland and Labrador’s child and youth advocate, also found that child protection authorities intervened too slowly – and workers abused the siblings anew when they did. Continue reading
The ISIS mechanic: Man now living in B.C. fixed trucks for terror group. Is he complicit in war crimes?
Vehicles were central to the ISIS campaign, but like any trucks, they broke down, and mechanics were needed to keep them on the road — mechanics like Boutros Massroua. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant
A woman was killed on Monday after falling into a commercial meat grinder at a food processing plant in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Amber Alert cancelled after 5-year-old last seen with mother found in southwestern Ontario
Police said the boy is safe. The pair were spotted by a resident in Tilbury, about 20 minutes southwest of Chatham, after hearing details through the Amber Alert. Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
London, Ont. researchers confirm new method of HIV transmission and provide prevention technique
New studies are showing for the first time that HIV can be transmitted through sharing equipment used to prepare drugs, but also how this transmission can be prevented. Continue reading
Evan Bouchard of the London Knights named OHL’s most outstanding defenceman
Evan Bouchard will finish his Ontario Hockey League career with one final honour. Continue reading
Flood, wet and fears of high water: what Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick look like in a deluge
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Eastern Canadians have been transporting themselves by canoe amid high water conditions. Continue reading
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking offences in Saskatchewan
Daniel Khet, 26, is facing facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, and is known to reside in Montreal, but frequently travels to Regina. Continue reading
Trudeau calls Ford government’s attempt to block carbon tax ‘irresponsible’
The Ontario government’s attempt to block the federal carbon tax is shortsighted and irresponsible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an environment conference in Montreal Thursday. Continue reading
Advocates cry foul after Ontario officials alter nursing home inspection report without explanation
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The Ontario government will not explain the reasons why it altered a nursing home inspection report after a Global News interview request. Continue reading
Ontario Chamber of Commerce asks government to abandon gas pump carbon tax sticker plan
Chamber president Rocco Rossi says the group’s members – some of whom are gas station operators – believe the stickers violate their rights and freedoms. Continue reading
Western University’s board approves penalties for student misconduct during Fake Homecoming
Western University students will start facing academic penalties for misconduct at unsanctioned events, like illegal street parties. Continue reading
London police locate missing 67-year-old man
Robert ‘Douglas’ Bell was last seen in the area of Blue Jay Drive and Chambers Avenue, about 1 kilometre west of Adelaide Street and Sunningdale Road, around 1 p.m on Thursday. Continue reading
Ontario pot shops who failed to open by April 15 face more penalties
In all, eleven pot retailers have been fined $12,500 each for not opening their stores by April 15. Continue reading
Toronto police apprehend suspect after standoff ends peacefully in city’s west end
Police said the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant and is now in custody. Continue reading
Amber Alert cancelled after 5-year-old last seen with mother found in southwestern Ontario
Police said the boy is safe. The pair were spotted by a resident in Tilbury, about 20 minutes southwest of Chatham, after hearing details through the Amber Alert. Continue reading
Worker dies after being pinned by truck at Praxair Canada plant in Paris, Ont.
The Ministry of Labour says an inspector assigned to the case issued a “hold the scene” requirement. Continue reading
School bus camera footage alone to be enough to prosecute drivers in court
Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek says the regulatory changes will mean an additional witness is no longer required in order to use the camera footage in court to prosecute drivers who pass stopped school buses. Continue reading
St. Thomas police will not release names of alleged sex purchasers
The announcement also follows a Facebook poll conducted by the force, asking for the community’s input on whether or not to release names in these instances. Continue reading
London-based study shows mothers with epileptic children have a higher risk of depression
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have completed a study that shows mothers of epileptic children have a higher risk of poor mental health and well-being Continue reading
Ontario government to put $1.6B towards ensuring no teacher layoffs due to larger class sizes
Senior government sources say the attrition protection money will be announced Friday, along with school board funding allocations known as Grants for Student Needs. Continue reading
Brantford teen wanted for stabbing that sent man to hospital in critical condition
Brantford police say 17-year-old Nebiyu Myers is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in relation to the investigation. Continue reading
No charges for Hamilton cop who attended shooting of Yosif Al-Hasnawi: SIU
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says there are no grounds to lay charges against a police officer who responded to the shooting death of the Hamilton teen. Continue reading
Armed and dangerous pair wanted in connection with Brantford shooting: police
Chad Wray-McCombs, 29, and Lori Ruth Ann Staats, 25, are wanted by Brantford police for multiple charges related to aggravated assault. Continue reading
‘No predictability’: Staff at London’s overdose prevention explain opioid trends
Front-line workers have seen all kinds of trends, and none of them stick around for long. Continue reading
London faith community to hold vigil after Sri Lanka attacks
A vigil at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church begins Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario government cancels program aimed at planting 50 million trees
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told Forests Ontario the day after the Progressive Conservative government delivered its budget this month that the 50 Million Tree Program was being eliminated. Continue reading
Motorcyclist dead after crash in east London
The motorcyclist died in hospital. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Tye Felhaber scored with 34 seconds left to play in the third period and then had an overtime goal as the Ottawa 67’s beat the Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
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