Windsor offering spay/neuter vouchers for cats next month
WINDSOR — Windsor residents will once again be able to get spay/neuter vouchers for cats. This year’s $20,000 program was approved by city council in the 2020 operating budget. In …
Protesters block access road to Thousand Islands Bridge: OPP
OTTAWA — Protesters have blocked access to the Thousand Islands Bridge as families return home after the Family Day long weekend. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority says traffic restrictions to …
Ontario legislature returns from break as teachers prepare for co-ordinated strike
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature resumes Tuesday after a winter break that’s been consumed by an escalating conflict with the province’s public school teachers. Contract talks between the Progressive Conservative …
17-year-old boy in critical condition after Saturday night shooting: police
SASKATOON — A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot on Saturday evening, police say. Officers responded to the 200 block of Avenue S North …
Trudeau holds emergency meeting to address rail blockades
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening the Incident Response Group to address ongoing protests and rail blockades that have shut down much of the country’s rail system. The …
Liberals call for a tax to slow real estate speculation in Montreal
QUEBEC — The official opposition is calling for a tax to curb real estate speculation in the Montreal region. If nothing is done, property will soon be ‘unaffordable,’ said the …
Alstom to acquire Bombardier Transportation for $8.2 billion
MONTREAL — Bombardier confirmed Monday it has come to an agreement with Alstom to sell off its transportation unit to the French company, which includes its rail industry and train …
Draisaitl wins NHL first star of the week
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl is the NHL first star of the week. The German led the league in points last week with 10 (three goals and seven …
Fatal collision between truck and tractor leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
EDMONTON — The driver of a pickup truck is dead and two female passengers are in hospital after it collided with a tractor on Friday night. The collision happened around …
‘Heavy police presence’ in Red Deer neighbourhood after police arrest 2
EDMONTON — Two people were arrested after Mounties executed a warrant at a Red Deer home Monday morning. Red Deer RCMP said a heavy police presence would remain at the …