Brockville police seized drugs and weapons in a traffic stop earlier this week, resulting in charges against three people. Officers on Tuesday were investigating a group of suspects in relation to drug trafficking, police reported Friday. Police stopped a vehicle at about 5 p.m. in the area of Parkedale Avenue and Stewart Boulevard. Officers arrested […]
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Quebec allocating $2.4 million to Juripop to help victims of workplace harassment
Quebec is providing $2.4 million over four years to the Juripop legal clinic, to enable it to accompany and support employees who are victims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in library washroom arrested: Toronto police
Toronto police say a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman he followed into a public washroom at a library in the city has been arrested.
Toronto road and transit closures this weekend, June 15-16
If you’re headed to Toronto to enjoy the weekend festivities or celebrate Father’s Day, there are road closures and transit service changes to remember.
Significant changes coming for ESS following last year’s challenges
Significant changes are coming to the Emergency Support Services program in the Central Okanagan.The volunteer organization that cares for evacuees in emergency situations came under fire during last year’s McDougall Creek Wildfire when as many as 24,000 Westside residents were forced from their…
Neal Condron is Sports Person of the Year
Neal Condron made history Thursday, becoming the first Special Olympian to be named Brockville and Area’s Sports Person of the Year. Condron, who recently brought home a gold and a bronze medal in Nordic skiing at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary, beat out four fellow nominees: sprint car champion Matt Billings, track […]
URBA excited about adding on-call team to Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood
The Mayor and Council for the City of Kelowna met with the Uptown Rutland Business Association on Thursday to officially announce the introduction of Rutland’s new on-call team, who will assist in clean up and crime reduction. “It’s a very big day for me. I’m pleased, I’m excited, I’m thri…
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Quebec, Montreal confirms cases
There is a growing number of cases of whooping cough in Quebec, with most cases occurring in the Eastern Townships and the Beauce. However, the cases appear to be spreading to other areas, including Montreal.
BC Lions’ ‘Concert Kickoff’ and other things to do in Vancouver this weekend
From a massive concert at BC Place to a fashion show for dogs, there’s a lot of variety on offer in Metro Vancouver this weekend. Here are some of the things that are happening.
Man charged after 90-year-old grandfather killed in assault and stabbing at Etobicoke home
A man has been charged with murder in the death of his 90-year-old grandfather at a home in Etobicoke last April.
