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September, 2022

 

Ambassador Bridge permit for a 2nd span expires, fuelling uncertainty in west-end Windsor

‘We want the community to be made whole,’ says longtime resident Tammy Murray Tammy Murray is relieved the Ambassador Bridge no longer has Canadian approval to twin the international crossing after the permit expired this week, but the west-end WIndsor, Ont., resident is also among those worrying about what may come next. The more than 90-year-old bridge is owned by Michigan businessman Matthew Moroun, chair of the Detroit International Bridge Company. Boarded-up homes owned by the bridge company and green space where they once stood make the neighbourhood unrecognizable, said Murray. The federalRead more


Discovery of black widow spiders prompts fumigation of Transit Cape Breton garage

Spiders were discovered in Nova Scotia on a new bus imported from California The discovery of western black widow spiders in a new bus delivered from California to Sydney, N.S., has led to the closure of Transit Cape Breton’s main Welton Street garage as the facility undergoes fumigation. Cape Breton Regional Municipality spokesperson Christina Lamey said the bus arrived last week after passing through Ontario. The spiders were discovered Monday while the new vehicle was being prepared for use. “It’s definitely been a first in the municipality,” said Lamey. “Our peopleRead more


New documents reveal 43 more deaths at former Mohawk Institute, survivor-led group says

WARNING: This story contains distressing details New documents related to the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ont., have revealed 43 more deaths, according to the survivor-led group overseeing the search for potential unmarked graves at the site. The total number of student deaths, according to documents obtained so far, is 97. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation only lists 48 deaths, while previous updates from the secretariat have said there were 54 deaths. “The impact and the legacy [of residential schools] is felt far beyond the boundaries of communities,” Laura Arndt, the newRead more


Environment Canada says online reports of ‘climate police’ are false

Ministry says purpose of enforcement office has been mischaracterized Environment and Climate Change Canada is responding to online reports it says are falsely accusing the ministry of recruiting officers to police climate change. “We are aware of some misleading reports on social media suggesting that we are creating a new enforcement function,” the ministry wrote in a series of tweets on Thursday. “This is false and the record needs to be set straight.” The tweets also addressed claims about a replacement facility for environmental enforcement officers in Winnipeg. According to an article published more than a weekRead more


Tributes pour in for Eli Palfreyman, Ontario junior hockey captain who died after collapsing at tourney

Player’s dad told teammates his son’s happiest day was when he became captain, Ayr Centennials exec says Eli Palfreyman was the kind of hockey player you wanted on your team and you didn’t want to have to play against, says the Ayr Centennials’ vice-president, among those paying tribute to the popular captain who died this week during a junior tournament. “Eli was the wonderful captain that we were looking forward to have,” Shantz said Thursday outside the North Dumfries Community Complex in the southern Ontario community. “As a captain on the ice, nobody took liberties withRead more


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