Month: March 2026
Are Canada’s ‘red flag’ gun laws working? No one can say
Red flag orders were a key part of the federal government’s response to the 2020 Portapique, N.S., mass shooting. But two years after the measure became law, a CBC News investigation has determined that no one is keeping track of when, where or how often these emergency orders are being implemented.
UB researchers to study why replacement ‘forever chemicals’ still show up in fish – Niagara Frontier Publications
UB researchers to study why replacement ‘forever chemicals’ still show up in fish Niagara Frontier Publications
Cocaine, ecstasy among items seized in drug bust: OPP
One man has been arrested on a series of charges following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. In February, the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into a man who was the subject of an arrest warrant. CSCU got help from members of the Leeds County and Grenville County […]
No charges laid in incident with threats involving students: Brockville police
Brockville police are notifying the public about an incident on Wednesday that saw alleged threats involving students. Just after noon, police were called to the McDonald’s on Parkedale Avenue after receiving a report of a threat to a person and a confrontation to take place either at the McDonald’s or at the nearby Thousand Islands […]
Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs low
Under the terms of the voluntary pledge, companies intend to build or buy new sources of power generation for their data centers and cover the expense of infrastructure upgrades.
Former North Bay teacher found guilty of child porn possession
Jeffrey Graham was sentenced to two years in jail, two years of probation, and is forbidden from going near people under the age of 16.
Carter, McGrady bring Bills, Raptors fans together
When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, they insisted they’d do more than just contribute to the NFL team financially.
Kelowna resident launches poster campaign to fight crime in his neighbourhood
Moreno Scatozza lives near the base of Knox Mountain in downtown’s north end, where he says break-ins and thefts have become rampant in recent months.
2 people dead in Calgary from possible CO poisoning
The Calgary Fire Department says carbon monoxide poisoning is being investigated as the possible cause of death of two people in the community of Rundle early Tuesday morning.
