Canada is walking away with 29 Olympic medals after the 2018 winter games wrapped up over the weekend. While it’s considered Canada’s national best, some experts argue the high medal count doesn’t necessarily make it Canada’s most successful Olympics. Erica Vella reports. Powered by WPeMatico
February 25 2018 8:18pm People in southwestern Ontario are struggling through some of the worst flooding in decades. A state of emergency has been declared in Chatham, where the river burst its banks and forced hundred from their homes. Sean O’Shea reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection );…
The blowup left officials on both sides deeply disappointed that months of constructive negotiations laying the groundwork for a meeting between the presidents and rebuilding trust between the governments had been scuttled in one phone conversation. The presidents were hoping to use Mr. Peña Nieto’s visit to Washington to sign a number of bilateral treaties covering the drug fight, border issues and other matters, and to discuss trade, including the status of their efforts to renegotiate Nafta, the officials…
“I think for Republicans our challenge in the next race is going to be about appealing to the suburban vote that hasn’t been so good for Republicans the last few races,” said Gov. Bill Haslam of Tennessee, citing in particular suburban women. It is clear, he added, that “people want to see action.” The combination of political pressure from the governors and moves by President Trump to embrace certain limited measures opposed by the National Rifle Association could set…
Canada’s last chance at a medal in Pyeongchang came on the bobsleigh track, but it wasn’t meant to be; Canada’s top team finishing sixth overall. However, Pyeongchang will go down in history as the most successful Winter Games for Canadians. Megan Robinson wraps up the 23rd Winter Olympics. Powered by WPeMatico
A stabbing in Scarborough has sent a man in his 40s to hospital in serious condition. According to paramedics, they received a call around 2:30 a.m. Sunday and responded to the victim in the area near Bellamy Road and Lawrence Avenue. The victim is now at a local trauma centre, where he is listed in serious, but stable condition. Toronto police have not released information on suspects at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Toronto Police…
RYERSON TOWNSHIP, Ont. – Police in a small community in central Ontario are investigating the deaths of four people as a triple murder-suicide. Ontario Provincial Police announced on Sunday that they believe a man killed two women and another man before killing himself in Ryerson Township, Ont., about 300 kilometres north of Toronto. Det.-Insp. Martin Graham said somebody stopped by the home on Friday evening and found “the tragic scene.” Story continues below He said three of the dead…
After nearly 17 years with the Montreal Canadiens, forward Tomas Plekanec will swap his Habs jersey for a Toronto Maple Leafs one. The trade was announced by the team via Twitter. Habs forward Kyle Baun was also part of the deal. WATCH: Brian Wilde: Habs close in on trade deadline In exchange for both players, the Canadiens acquired defenseman Rinat Valiev, forward Kerby Rychel and the Maple Leafs’ own second-round pick in 2018 from Toronto. Canadiens acquire defenseman Rinat…
February 25 2018 9:58am It’s been four days since Kaden Young was swept away in the Grand River after excessive flooding. As Erica Vella reports, the community has come together to help with search efforts. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE,…
A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 400 in Bradford. The crash took place during the overnight hours in the northbound lanes of Highway 400 at Highway 88, where the vehicle smashed into the guardrail at high speed. According to investigators, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after they arrived on scene. The highway was closed for several hours for the investigation, but has since been reopened. The victim hasn’t been identified. Fatal collision: #Hwy400 NB closed between #Hwy88…
