A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Wednesday that the state had violated federal civil rights law by not providing mental health patients enough care in their communities, forcing them to essentially be segregated in state-run hospitals. In a 61-page opinion, Judge Carlton W. Reeves of United States District Court in Jackson, Miss., said that the […]
All properties south of Mission Creek are on stage four water restrictions, which means water can not be used outdoors including watering lawns and gardens. The restrictions are in effect following a mechanical failure late Wednesday at the Eldorado pump station. For residents and businesses in the area, this means that strict water use restrictions […]
Up to $2.9 million has been earmarked to protect aquatic species at risk in the southern Prairies. The Canadian government announced the funding in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Related Jackfish spotted swimming in farmer’s field near Wadena, Sask. Aquatic invasive species pose risk to Saskatchewan waterbodies Federal officials said some of the species that find their home in […]
It was racist materials found in MCp. Patrik Mathews’ truck, discovered by border agents during a stop at the Canada-U.S. border, which alerted Canada’s national security radar and triggered an intelligence investigation, sources tell Global News. That was also the tripwire which drew federal officials and police from Manitoba to the United States as the […]
When President Donald Trump updated the US public on Wednesday about the path of Hurricane Dorian, he used a map that at a glance looked identical to one released by forecasters last week. But observers spotted a key difference. A “cone” showing the probable path appeared to have been extended with a felt-tip pen to […]
A large stretch of the Confederation Line went dark for half the day on Wednesday because of a “radio shutdown” – a week and a half before the long-delayed light-rail system is scheduled to open to riders. The City of Ottawa confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that “three radio units that are part of the control […]
Charges have been reduced from second-degree murder to manslaughter in the trial of two men arrested in connection with the death of 45-year-old Kenrick First Rider in 2017. Simon Danny Scout, 21, and Rylan James Wyatt Twigg, 25, began their trial on Tuesday. The co-Crown prosecutor, Michael Fox, stated before the judge the trial would […]
The San Francisco city government has formally labelled the pro-gun lobbyist National Rifle Association (NRA) a “domestic terrorist organisation”. The condemnation of the most powerful gun-ownership advocacy group in the US was unanimously passed on Tuesday by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. It follows a shooting attack against the Gilroy Garlic Festival, south of […]
Plans for a new Guelph Humane Society facility in the Hanlon Creek Business Park received a big boost on Wednesday with the announcement of a $5 million donation. The organization said the gift from Kim and Stu Lang is the largest ever in their history and it means construction on the new hub will begin […]
A triplet accused of fatally stabbing one of his brothers has claimed the incident was a mistake, and he had only meant to hug his sibling. Kenneth Jernigan, 36, made his first court appearance last week after telling police he accidentally killed his brother, Kevin Jernigan, in Columbus, Georgia. Jernigan was charged with murder and […]