Greg Higgins
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Canadians conflicted between party they want and Prime Minister; Thunburg speak at Edmonton anti-climate change rally
Conservatives and Liberals separated by one-tenth a point in recent pollsWhich party Canadians plan on voting for doesn’t seem to reflect who they want to as the next Prime Minister....
Scheer says Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if put back in power; Another probable vape-related illness case in Canada
Trudeau denies Conservative claims he will decriminalize hard drugs if reelectedConservative leader Andrew Scheer says the Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if re-elected. During a stop today in Toronto,...
Scheer says Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if put back in power; Another probable vape-related illness case in Canada
Trudeau denies Conservative claims he will decriminalize hard drugs if reelectedConservative leader Andrew Scheer says the Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if re-elected. During a stop today in Toronto,...
Hundreds of charges laid in multi-province human trafficking investigation; Almost 50% of Canadian fish products mislabeled across country
Multi-province sex trafficking ring taken downOver 300 charges have been laid and 31 people arrested after police took down a multi-province human trafficking ring. The yearlong investigation dubbed, Project Convalesce,...
Work to Rule in full swing at Ontario schools; Three weeks left until federal election
Custodians, clerical workers and teaching assistants are going strictly by the bookOntario education employees have officially started the Work to Rule demonstration. The union that represents the provinces custodians, clerical...
We’ve reached the halfway point of the federal election campaign; Work to Rule begins at Ontario Schools
Candidates split between B.C. and Ontario as the campaign continues20 days down, 21 more to go in the federal election campaign. Candidates are focusing on Ontario and B.C. on Monday....
RCMP to soon release investigative findings in B.C. murders; Vaping related illness confirmed in Quebec
RCMP to take podium in relation to findings in nationwide manhuntThe RCMP will soon release its investigative findings from the B.C. murders that sparked a nationwide manhunt over the...
Federal candidates are in B.C. and Quebec Friday; RCMP to release investigation information about B.C. murder manhunt
More announcements expected from party leaders FridayCandidates are split between Quebec and B.C. on day 17 of the federal election campaign. Liberal and Green leaders Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth...
Another environmental announcement from Liberals; Doctor population rising faster than Canadian population rate
Scheer will launch SNC-Lavalin inquiry if electedLiberal Leader Justin Trudeau made another environmental promise in Ontario. If re-elected, Trudeau...
Gun association draws ire of at least one federal party; RCMP to release investigation info on national manhunt case
More announcements expected on day 16 of campaigningDay 16 of the campaign trail sees Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer...
Conservatives and Liberal neck and neck in the polls; Canada’s richest see income increase faster than the rest of country
If numbers hold up, Canada could see minority governmentIt is a dead heat for support between the Conservatives and Liberals....
Mums the word when it comes to a private conversation between Trudeau and Singh; Campaign trail enters week three
Trudeau gets one-on-one with Singh regarding blackface scandalBoth Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will remain...
Climate change and tax cuts highlight Tuesday promises from candidates; State of the world isn’t great according to U.N. secretary-general
Federal party leaders make more platform promisesSome pretty bold promises coming from federal parties. The Liberals announced a plan...
Candidates spread out on day 14 of campaign trail; Twitter has found no manipulation in election so far
Trudeau and Singh head to B.C. while Scheer and May stay in the eastFederal candidates are spreading out across...
Candidates spread out on day 14 of campaign trail; Twitter has found no manipulation in election so far
Trudeau and Singh head to B.C. while Scheer and May stay in the eastFederal candidates are spreading out across...
Latest campaign promises revolve around health care; Liberals bouncing back in the polls after blackface scandal
Liberals promising better health care access if put back into office. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau promised every Canadian will have...
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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named
The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration.
Former Manitoulin Island artist work featured on new two-dollar coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring an artist’s work who originally hailed from Manitoulin Island.
Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered
A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday.
Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
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