Brantford firefighters remained on the scene of Tuesday’s fire that destroyed the western portion of Mohawk Plaza on Colborne Street in Brantford. At 9 a.m. Wednesday smoke could still be seen drifting skyward from a few spots of the fire-ravaged structure. “With the roof collapse it traps areas making it difficult to fully extinguish,” noted […]
Year: 2024
Don MacLean sworn in as first permanent Black chief for Halifax police
MacLean says it’s an honour and a privilege to lead the city’s police force, which he says has the responsibility of staying responsive to the evolving needs of residents.
Hurricane Milton: Hydro One sending 150 crew members to Florida
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida’s west coast as a powerful Category 4 storm, and Hydro One says 150 of its crew members will be in the state to restore electricity taken out in its wake.
Three charged, one sought after $10K break-in: Lambton OPP
Officers charged three people and are seeking a fourth after a $10,000 break-in in Dawn-Euphemia Township early Monday, provincial police say.
Quebec places the Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec Youth Protection Division under trusteeship
Minister of Social Services Lionel Carmant has placed the Youth Protection Branch (DPJ) of Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec under trusteeship.
Saskatoon rally heard solutions from the front lines of the homelessness crisis
Dozens of people gathered at Saskatoon city hall Tuesday to voice their concerns about the growing issue of homelessness in our city, and to offer their own solutions.
Police car involved in crash while responding to person with gun call in East York
A police car responding to a call for a person with a gun was involved in a collision in Toronto’s east end on Wednesday morning.
SENATORS READER POLL: ‘B’ grade for off-season, Chabot and Norris best options to be dealt
It has been a long time since the Ottawa Senators and their fan base enjoyed a playoff series. A long, long time. It was 2017. Seven seasons. So, with that in mind, we polled our readers last month, asking 20 questions. Nearly 54% of those responding said Travis Green was a good choice as the […]
WATCH | Toronto has a new park — with a raccoon theme
Raccoons aren’t just in your attic or your garbage can. Now, the furry creatures are a prominent feature in Toronto’s newest park.
When Will the Energy Markets Break Out?
When WTI crude prices rose by around 5% earlier this week, energy investors thought that a breakout began. On Tuesday, the rebound stalled. Prices fell again after China offered world markets no concrete details on its mega stimulus plans.Oil prices depend primarily on fears about escalating tensions in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. When markets speculate that the war will not have an impact on oil supply, prices fall. Investors should watch Conoco Phillips (COP), EOG (EOG), Diamondback Energy (FANG), and Exxon Mobil (XOM). Those are the energy giants that would break out first if energy prices…