Letters April 7, 2026: ‘Alberta is no Switzerland.’

Reality check What a completely ridiculous letter from Paul McKay suggesting that Alberta could be rich and export-based like Switzerland just by separating from Canada. Maybe Paul should spend some time reading up on some basic economics so that he understands that there is more to the Swiss economy than being land-locked. And it’s not […]

Jon Jones Hits Back at National News Coverage Over Albuquerque Incident

For a regular incident on the streets to turn into something so big that it attracts national coverage was least expected by Jon Jones. Yet, that’s the reality he now confronts. Days after clips of an alleged road-rage incident involving him and another person surfaced, Jones reflected on how the situation gained such wide media […]The post Jon Jones Hits Back at National News Coverage Over Albuquerque Incident appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz – CBC

Iran, U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz  CBCLive updates: Iran war ceasefire for 45 days ‘being discussed,’ official says, ahead of Trump’s Hormuz deadline  NBC NewsPakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran  Al JazeeraU.S., Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline  CNBCIran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire  Axios

Norfolk, Brantford, Woodstock police join forces for Polar Plunge

Dozens of brave souls gathered on the beach at Turkey Point on Saturday to raise money for a good cause. Police officers from Norfolk OPP, Woodstock, and Brantford Police Services were joined by Special Olympics athletes to take part in the Polar Plunge — an icy dip into the frigid waters of Lake Erie. “We are so fortunate to […]