Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
Thousands flock to St. Thomas for chance to appear alongside Jason Momoa in ‘See’
Canadian Larry Walker elected alongside Derek Jeter to baseball Hall of Fame
China’s coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 confirmed cases: health officials
Strikes close all Ontario Catholic schools, some public elementary and high schools
No injuries after fire in Strathroy causes $300,000 in damage
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team
Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice. Continue reading
First case of Chinese coronavirus confirmed in Macau: report
Macau, which is also located closely to Hong Kong, confirmed its first case the new Chinese coronavirus that emerged from the city of Wuhan. The death toll from the virus in China has risen to 9 with 440 confirmed cases. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
Williams scores twice, leads Hurricanes past Jets 4-1
Justin Williams scored a pair of goals in his second game back in the NHL, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds
Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn’t feel the country’s federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action. Continue reading
Making the cut: Team Canada prepares to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge
By Matthew Conrod Social Host
It’s the first time Canda will be competing in the bi-annual meat-cutting competition, which is billed as “the greatest butchery event on earth.” Continue reading
ANALYSIS: What we know about the Liberal plan for Parliament after the cabinet retreat
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
On pharmacare, protecting the environment and stricter gun control measures, Trudeau spoke generally but offered no specifics. Continue reading
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the Western Conference at the time of the trade deadline. Continue reading
Rotating school strikes unlikely to impact Ontario economy: experts
The impact of the ongoing Ontario teacher strikes is ‘much more political and psychological than economic,’ one economist said. Continue reading
B.C. health officials on alert, new airport screening as coronavirus reaches Washington state
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think we need to pay attention to it, but it’s not something we need to be overly concerned about. The risk is still very low.” Continue reading
Mike Sloan, London advocate who shared terminal cancer fight with the world, dies at 50
Sloan, diagnosed in early 2019 with Stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer, died Monday afternoon through medical assistance. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, January 20, 2020
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Philip Tomasino had two goals and two assists as the Oshawa Generals edged the Owen Sound Attack 5-4 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Iran at odds with Canada’s demands after asking U.S., France to help analyze black boxes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Iran did not have the ability to read the data and he demanded the cockpit and flight recorders should be sent to France. Kiev wants the recorders sent to Ukraine. Continue reading
Canadians criticize Trudeau after visit to Oh Doughnuts bakery in Winnipeg
A local bakery is fighting back against online criticism after the prime minister made an unscheduled visit Monday. Continue reading
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle issue warning over paparazzi harassment in Canada
Meghan Markle was reportedly spied on by photographers while on a walk with Archie in Victoria. Continue reading
He never had trouble at the U.S. border — until he got a pardon. Here’s what seems to be happening
If you have a record for a minor crime, should you get a pardon? Global News talked to someone who got his record sealed — and found it much harder to cross the U.S. border. Continue reading
CDC announces first U.S. case of Chinese coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first U.S. case of coronavirus linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Continue reading
‘The damage is already done’: Indigenous man arrested with granddaughter rejects BMO apology
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“My granddaughter is going to live with this for the rest of her life, being taken out of your bank and being handcuffed,” said Maxwell Johnson. Continue reading
What is e-learning and why does it have some Ontario teachers concerned?
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2019, the Ford government put forward a plan to make e-learning mandatory for graduation. It first announced students would have to complete four courses, but months later the government reduced that requirement to two. Continue reading
Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team
Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice. Continue reading
Canadian Larry Walker elected alongside Derek Jeter to baseball Hall of Fame
Jeter and Walker will be inducted on July 26 at the Hall in Cooperstown along with catcher Ted Simmons and former players’ association head Marvin Miller, who were voted in last month by the Hall’s Modern Era Committee. Continue reading
Thousands flock to St. Thomas for chance to appear alongside Jason Momoa in ‘See’
The show put the call out a few weeks back for a few hundred extras while scenes are shot in the area. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ strikes: A timeline of key events and actions taken so far
Work-to-rule, rotating strikes, and province-wide walkouts have been courses of action taken by the unions over the past few months. Continue reading
City of London, Ont., on sewage in Thames River: ‘We are working very hard at this’
Mitigating overflow to the river is an issue that is on the agenda at London City Hall, with Oudekerk pointing to items in the strategic plan and multi-year budget as well as sewer separation projects. Continue reading
How the dispute between Ontario and teachers’ unions could evolve
Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers’ unions. Continue reading
Ontario public health restructuring should be negotiated, not forced: Report
The report comes as Premier Doug Ford’s government consults on its plan to reduce the number of public health units from 35 to 10, a move announced in the 2019 budget. Continue reading
Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds
Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn’t feel the country’s federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action. Continue reading
No injuries after fire in Strathroy causes $300,000 in damage
A fire at a residence in Strathroy caused roughly $300,000 in damage. Continue reading
Making the cut: Team Canada prepares to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge
By Matthew Conrod Social Host
It’s the first time Canda will be competing in the bi-annual meat-cutting competition, which is billed as “the greatest butchery event on earth.” Continue reading
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the Western Conference at the time of the trade deadline. Continue reading
Strikes close all Ontario Catholic schools, some public elementary and high schools
Catholic schools across Ontario will be closed Tuesday, as will public high schools and elementary schools in several boards. Continue reading
Rotating school strikes unlikely to impact Ontario economy: experts
The impact of the ongoing Ontario teacher strikes is ‘much more political and psychological than economic,’ one economist said. Continue reading
Mike Sloan, London advocate who shared terminal cancer fight with the world, dies at 50
Sloan, diagnosed in early 2019 with Stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer, died Monday afternoon through medical assistance. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, January 20, 2020
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Philip Tomasino had two goals and two assists as the Oshawa Generals edged the Owen Sound Attack 5-4 on Monday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Vancouver man receives parking ticket after signing up for mobile alert reminder
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An Impark customer is warning people not to depend on the parking provider’s text messaging alert technology after he says it failed him. Continue reading
London Community Foundation tackling lack of housing with $20-million investment
London currently has a housing shortage of 3,000 units and more than 2,400 individuals and families accessing emergency shelters each year. Continue reading
‘The justice system has let us down:’ Family’s wrongful death suit faces delay in Ontario courts
“Now I’m stuck. There is no hope. I don’t believe it will happen.” Continue reading
How carbon pricing works across the country
Here’s a quick glimpse at how the national price on pollution works in every province and territory. Continue reading
The biggest lawsuits filed by the royal family — from planted cameras to leaked nudes
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have launched a lawsuit against a U.K. tabloid, but this isn’t the first time the royal family has taken legal action. Continue reading
Some Ontario parents say they will donate daycare strike subsidy back to teachers, education
The provincial government announced on Jan. 15 that it will give parents whose children are affected by the striking teachers between $25 and $60 per day as compensation. Continue reading
Notable London, Ont. lawyer, politician Russ Monteith dies
A long-time politician, Russ Monteith served three terms on council’s board of control as well as a stint as interim ward 5 councillor in 2014. Continue reading
London high school teacher charged with sexual exploitation: police
Police said they were contacted on Thursday, and following an investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section, made an arrest Friday. Continue reading
Lucan man, 26, dies five days after crash north of London, Ont.
The deceased has been identified as Tyler Cooper, 26. Continue reading
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