‘Time of my life’: Zamboni driver David Ayres describes playing as backup goalie for Hurricanes
“One of the guys said to me ‘Just have fun, we don’t care if you let 10 goals in,’” Ayres said. “That settled me right down and it was great.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 22, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Jacob Ingham put an end to the Flint Firebirds’ win streak. Continue reading
Zamboni driver David Ayres fills in as emergency backup goalie in Hurricanes’ win over Leafs
He got a some warmup shots from his new teammates before getting thrown into the fray. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawk communities in Quebec
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs oppose the Coastal GasLink project that would carry natural gas to the B.C. coast, though others in the community support the pipeline. Continue reading
‘Deep wounds’: Respected Canadian Catholic figure sexually abused women, report finds
A report from L’Arche International found Jean Vanier engaged in “manipulative sexual relationships” over a period from 1970 to 2005, usually with a “psychological hold” over the alleged victims. Vanier died last year at age 90. Continue reading
COVID-19: China sees daily death toll fall slightly as overall deaths number 2,442
The number of new cases has seesawed daily but remained under 1,000 for the past four days. Several changes to how the infections are counted, however, have made it difficult to draw conclusions from the figures. Continue reading
University of Guelph admits ‘toxic environment’ was fostered within athletics program
By Matt Carty Reporter
The University of Guelph says a small number of coaches have been removed after updating its coaches code of conduct in 2018. Continue reading
‘Island of Bryan’ Season 2: Bryan Baeumler says ‘perspective of life really changed’
‘When you really know the financial burden and the strains, it’s so easy to just pour everything into your work, 24 hours a day,’ Sarah Baeumler told Global News. Continue reading
RCMP ‘temporarily’ close office on Wet’suwet’en land, chief says more talks next week
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A spokesperson said police finished relocating the base of its operations from the Community Industry Safety Office to its detachment in nearby Houston, B.C., mid-day Friday. Continue reading
Ontario PCs hold annual policy convention amid union protests
Protesters waving flags and placards filled the streets outside of a convention centre in Niagara Falls where the Tory policy gathering is taking place to begin development of Premier Doug Ford’s re-election platform. Continue reading
Eyes now on Canadian police after Trudeau demands transport blockades torn down
The blockades are responses by Indigenous people and supporters to a move by the RCMP to clear protesters who had been blocking access to the pipeline worksite. Continue reading
Ovechkin scores 700th career goal, Devils beat Capitals 3-2
Alex Ovechkin became the eight NHL player to score 700 career goals, reaching the milestone in the third period of the Washington’ Capitals’ 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 21, 2020
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Joseph Garreffa completed his hat trick with the overtime winner, and the Ottawa 67’s defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 5-4 on Friday to snap their three-game losing streak in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Artificial Dingman Creek wetland provides new home for declining duck population
The facility is designed and constructed to act as a wetland so that when water flows are high in Dingman Creek, the wetland fills with water to reduce flows. Continue reading
COVID-19: Two dead, 79 infected in Italy as government shuts down worst hit areas
Italy’s first victim was a 76-year-old woman who was found dead at her home 50 km (30 miles) south of Milan on Thursday and tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Zamboni driver David Ayres fills in as emergency backup goalie in Hurricanes’ win over Leafs
He got a some warmup shots from his new teammates before getting thrown into the fray. Continue reading
Bullied boy’s heartbreaking video sparks support — and suspicion
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $300,000 to send bullying victim Quaden Bayles, 9, to Disneyland. Continue reading
Super Channel is suing retailers, customers over TV boxes and pirate content
The premium content network is suing four of Canada’s large tech retailers, as well as their customers, saying devices like Android TV boxes serve primarily to steal paid programming. Continue reading
Steven Spielberg’s daughter Mikaela becomes adult entertainer: ‘My body, my life’
Mikaela Spielberg launched her new career around a month ago on Instagram. Continue reading
Eyes now on Canadian police after Trudeau demands transport blockades torn down
The blockades are responses by Indigenous people and supporters to a move by the RCMP to clear protesters who had been blocking access to the pipeline worksite. Continue reading
‘Time of my life’: Zamboni driver David Ayres describes playing as backup goalie for Hurricanes
“One of the guys said to me ‘Just have fun, we don’t care if you let 10 goals in,’” Ayres said. “That settled me right down and it was great.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 22, 2020
FLINT, Mich. – Jacob Ingham put an end to the Flint Firebirds’ win streak. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawk communities in Quebec
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs oppose the Coastal GasLink project that would carry natural gas to the B.C. coast, though others in the community support the pipeline. Continue reading
‘Deep wounds’: Respected Canadian Catholic figure sexually abused women, report finds
A report from L’Arche International found Jean Vanier engaged in “manipulative sexual relationships” over a period from 1970 to 2005, usually with a “psychological hold” over the alleged victims. Vanier died last year at age 90. Continue reading
30 firefighters called in to battle church shed fire in Middlesex County
London fire crews arrived to the area of Woodhull Road and Westminster Drive to find a shed attached to the Harvesters Baptist Church ablaze. Continue reading
University of Guelph admits ‘toxic environment’ was fostered within athletics program
By Matt Carty Reporter
The University of Guelph says a small number of coaches have been removed after updating its coaches code of conduct in 2018. Continue reading
‘Island of Bryan’ Season 2: Bryan Baeumler says ‘perspective of life really changed’
‘When you really know the financial burden and the strains, it’s so easy to just pour everything into your work, 24 hours a day,’ Sarah Baeumler told Global News. Continue reading
Ontario PCs hold annual policy convention amid union protests
Protesters waving flags and placards filled the streets outside of a convention centre in Niagara Falls where the Tory policy gathering is taking place to begin development of Premier Doug Ford’s re-election platform. Continue reading
Eyes now on Canadian police after Trudeau demands transport blockades torn down
The blockades are responses by Indigenous people and supporters to a move by the RCMP to clear protesters who had been blocking access to the pipeline worksite. Continue reading
Alec Regula hat trick not enough as Guelph Storm defeats the London Knights
For the second game in a row between the teams, the Guelph Storm scored late to record a win over the London Knights. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 21, 2020
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Joseph Garreffa completed his hat trick with the overtime winner, and the Ottawa 67’s defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 5-4 on Friday to snap their three-game losing streak in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Artificial Dingman Creek wetland provides new home for declining duck population
The facility is designed and constructed to act as a wetland so that when water flows are high in Dingman Creek, the wetland fills with water to reduce flows. Continue reading
Hundreds of teachers gather in St. Thomas, London for province-wide strikes
Friday was the first time since 1997 that teachers and education workers from all four unions have striked on the same day. Continue reading
Judge rules parts of Canada’s prostitution laws unconstitutional in London, Ont. case
A lawyer for the defence says the ruling is unprecedented in regards to the relatively new prostitution laws. Continue reading
Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games to kick off Feb. 27
The Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games will kick off on Feb. 27 and is expected to attract thousands of participants from across the province. Continue reading
Trudeau says Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades ‘need to come down now’
The prime minister said every effort at dialogue so far has not yielded any results. Continue reading
London, Ont., woman advocating for changes to cervical cancer screening dies at 43
A London, Ont., woman who shared her tragic story of cancer in hopes of preventing others from befalling the same fate has died. Continue reading
TLC, Nelly and 2 Live Crew join Rock the Park 2020 lineup
This year will mark the festival’s 17th consecutive year in London. Continue reading
All confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ontario cleared
The three patients confirmed to have COVID-19 were a married couple from Toronto and a university student living in London, Ont. Continue reading
Crash leaves upside-down truck on top of cars in South London, Ont.
New information released Friday afternoon reveals the crash was only the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading
Around the OHL: Shane Wright and a closer look at the playoff picture
On this episode hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are catching up with Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright to talk about his phenomenal rookie season. Continue reading
Autopsy reveals West Grey officer died of self-inflicted injuries
Tributes continue to pour in for Const. Cory Trainor, who was found dead in his police cruiser earlier this week. Continue reading
London-area groups offering camps, programs during provincewide teachers strike
The city and several local groups and organizations have lined up day camps and programs to help out parents on Friday. Continue reading
Man wanted after allegedly exposing himself to 3 children: Woodstock police
Woodstock Police are investigating after a man exposed himself to three children on Thursday, Feb. 20. The incident happened in the area of Bernadette Place and East Park Drive. Continue reading
Elliot, an alcoholic, asked his parole officer for help. She sent him back to prison
Global News documents one man’s life in and out of prison, watching him wrestle with addiction in a system experts say isn’t well equipped to support him. Continue reading
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