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.
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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 […]
There’s a fee for that: 84-year-old Vancouver Island woman asks Air Canada for ice pack, AHS hands her a bill for $450
An 84-year-old Air Canada passenger was shocked when she got a $450 bill from Alberta Health Services (AHS) after asking an attendant at the check-in desk for an icepack.
EllisDon Corporation selected as builder of North Bay’s new twin pad arena
A builder has been selected to design North Bay’s new twin pad arena. Council will vote on Tuesday whether to award the contract to EllisDon Corporation. The city received seven bids. Part of that contract is a $2.6 million cost to get the process started. The North Bay Community and Recreation Centre project will be […]
‘Extremely dangerous’: Vancouver to consider ban on some butane lighters
“The VFRS 2023 Annual Report reflected a 31 per cent increase in structure fires compared to the previous year with 59 per cent caused by smoker materials.”
Detectives investigating St. Catharines Homicide
On Thursday May 2, 2024, at approximately 9am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) Uniform Officers were called to a home in the area of Queenston Street and Lorne Street in the City of St. Catharines. Read more…
Planets aligned for Quebec astrologer’s lottery win
A Montreal astrologer and horoscope writer just got a boost on his retirement budget, after winning Loto-Quebec’s Grande-Vie prize, which comes in the form of $1,000 a day for life.
Sunflicker Ultimate Tournament returns to Kelowna this weekend
Keep you head up if you’re walking of cycling in Mission Recreation Park this weekend. Frisbees will be flying.The Kelowna Ultimate Players Society is hosting its annual Sunflicker Ultimate Tournament Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5.The top ultimate frisbee athletes from Western Canada will…
Fatal House Fire in Welland
On May 2, 2024, at 11:04am, 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a fire at a residential home in the area of David Street and Sauer Avenue in the City of Welland. Welland Fire Services, along with police and Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics responded to the scene. Read more…
Saskatoon police seek public’s help in serious assault case
Saskatoon police are asking for the public’s help in investigating a serious assault that occurred on April 24 near a gas station in the 300 block of Confederation Drive.
