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Winners and losers in Democratic debates

The first Democratic debate double-header is in the books. Two nights, two groups of 10, one set of winners and losers. Here’s a look at who ended up on top this week and who was left stumbling for the exits. WINNERS Kamala Harris The California senator had the most memorable line of the debates, when […]

Another hacked Florida city pays a ransom, this time for $600,000

MIAMI (NYTIMES) – Even the phones went down in the government of Lake City, Florida, after hackers launched a cyberattack that disabled the city’s computer systems. For several days after computer systems were paralysed by a ransomware attack, the staff of the small North Florida town worked with the FBI and an outside security consultant […]

Ex-Trump aide Manafort denies mortgage fraud

US President Donald Trump’s imprisoned former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has pleaded not guilty to state mortgage fraud charges. The charges could keep him locked up even if Mr Trump pardons him for federal crimes uncovered during the probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election. Manafort, in a blue jail uniform and handcuffs, […]

Senior SWAT team member takes stand during inquest into police-involved death

The final day of witness testimony during the coroner’s inquest into the death of Joshua Megeney began with Saskatchewan’s chief forensic pathologist. Dr. Shaun Ladham conducted the autopsy on Oct. 7, 2016 – the day after the 28-year-old was fatally shot at at home on Avenue Q in Saskatoon. Related Coroner’s inquest underway into Saskatoon […]

This Summer: Celebrate Pride!

We hope you’ve been resting up because this weekend is going to be a fun one. Four million people are expected to arrive in the city we call home. And they are coming to celebrate. Could there be a better kind of guest? For WorldPride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, we’ve rounded […]

Guelph brewer John Sleeman named to the Order of Canada

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has named Guelph brewer John Sleeman among the 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The announcement was made on Thursday. The founder of Sleeman Breweries is being recognized “for establishing one of Canada’s most successful breweries, and for his exemplary community involvement.” Sleeman launched the brewery in 1988 using […]

Transport Canada tackling Boeing 737 MAX’s ‘unacceptable’ flight control failure

Certification experts with Transport Canada know of an “unacceptable failure” in the updated flight control computer on the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and they’re looking into how this will affect the ministry’s “ongoing validation efforts,” a statement said Thursday. The statement came one day after reports emerged that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had found […]

Sask. advocate for children and youth suspended after harassment complaints

Corey O’Soup has been suspended from his duties as Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth, according to a statement from the office of the speaker. Related Senate to study online policy after ‘aggressive, harassing’ posts by senators, staff Former employees allege culture of bullying inside Alberta public service Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mark Docherty […]

Bear jumps off Peachland porch and into the headlines

A black bear in the Peachland area is making a stir online after it was captured on video leaping from a deck onto a nearby tree. The act of athleticism was filmed by Renfrew Road resident Jay Robertson on Monday morning. As a former northern B.C. resident, Robertson said he is used to seeing wildlife, […]

Where to watch the Canada Day fireworks in Barrie, Collingwood and beyond

There are a lot of places to watch the fireworks in Barrie and its surrounding communities this Canada Day. Here’s a roundup of where those firework shows will take place: Barrie: July 1 at 10 p.m. at the Barrie Waterfront. The fireworks will be shown over Kempenfelt Bay. Collingwood: July 1 at 10 p.m. The […]