Gimli will be holding its first Pride celebration over the weekend. The local committee said the weekend will include various events such as the raising of the rainbow flag, film viewings and live music and poetry around town from May…
Ex-corrections officer wants panel discussion on racism and harassment in sector
A former Ontario corrections officer is hoping to organize a panel discussion to talk about alleged harassment, racism and corruption that takes place in the corrections and law enforcement sector. Iosko Assenov resigned from his job in 2016 because of…
Service dog gives ‘sense of safety and independence,’ but comes at hefty cost
Wesley Magee-Saxton used to find it difficult and unsafe to get out into the community — until Cameo came into his life. Magee-Saxton, 19, has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get around. Last May, he met Cameo, a…
Digital Creator North finds a new home after roof collapse in Elliot Lake
Digital Creators North has found a new home months after the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre in Elliot Lake collapsed. The civic centre was home to many community groups, like the Stage Door Players, and was known as the nerve centre of…
Inuvik resident finds bags of ‘suspected crack cocaine’ on walking trail
An Inuvik resident came across an unusual find during a recent long weekend walk on a popular trail: four baggies of what is suspected to be crack cocaine. The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said they were walking their dog…
Gagetown ‘open for business’ after flooding, merchants fear lingering effects
As waterfront shops in the village of Gagetown reopen following spring flooding, concern about the lingering effects on the village grows. Floodwaters forced all but one merchant along the river side of Front Street to close for several weeks — a hard hit…
Man files civil suit over alleged sex abuse at hands of disgraced Winnipeg priest
A man who is part of an ongoing criminal case against a former Winnipeg priest has now launched a civil suit against the convicted sex offender, the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, and a Roman Catholic religious order. In a statement of claim…
Cyclist sending a message about equal rights to the road
A Winnipeg cyclist said he wants to send a message about equal rights when using city roads. Downtown commuter Eric Reder said he believes his bike was deliberately damaged after an altercation with a semi truck driver near the intersection…
City delays planned closure of DVP by one day
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Friday, May 24, 2019 5:39AM EDT Last Updated Friday, May 24, 2019 5:59AM EDT A planned closure of the Don Valley Parkway for maintenance has been pushed back by a day and will no…
Remember this woman raising a child after losing a leg? She’s now a college graduate
Sydney Learning has faced a lot of adversity in her life — but that didn’t stop her from following her dreams. Last Friday, armed with her trusty crutches, the 30-year-old Cartwright woman walked across the stage to graduate from Keyin College’s dental…