Fewer than 100 people in the world are diagnosed with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), two in Alberta. Curly Hair Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease.
Month: May 2024
Both drivers in hospital with critical injuries after head-on crash in Milton
Two men were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision in Milton Thursday evening.
Inquest announced 15 years after Brantford man killed in jail
It’s been almost 15 years since Brantford-raised Jeff Munro was beaten to death in the Don Jail during an argument over a bag of potato chips but an inquest into his death has finally been announced. Munro, a talented and world-travelling former dance, died on Nov. 7, 2009 at 31 years old. “It was initially […]
Two Ontario LTC homes closing in part due to requirement for sprinkler system
Residents of a Guelph, Ont., long-term care home and their loved ones are shocked and afraid, says a representative of the families, after the home announced it’s closing in part because it won’t be able to meet an impending requirement to install a sprinkler system.
Federal government to announce funding to help Toronto host six 2026 World Cup games
The federal government is set to announce funding to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ontario to increase fines for ‘bad actor’ employers
Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines.
Maple Leafs beat Bruins to force Game 7
The Toronto Maple Leafs have beaten the Boston Bruins 2-0 to push their first-round playoff series to a Game 7.
Big White and other resorts make record-setting donations to small ski resort fund
Nearly $40,000 has been raised to help many small ski resorts across Western Canada.Earlier this week, Big White Ski Resort donated $5,000 to the Canada West Ski Areas Association’s Small Ski Areas Fund, an initiative to assist smaller ski areas across the region.Alongside large donations fr…
‘SIM swap’ that enabled theft of $63K in bitcoin at centre of B.C. court case
A Freedom Mobile customer who sued the company for negligence after a “SIM swap” scam cost him more than $63,000 in bitcoin will have to go through the company’s arbitration process to pursue his claim, a B.C. court has ruled.