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Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Nurses union says consumption site announcement a ‘death sentence’

Dr. Doris Grinspun, who heads up the Registered Nurses Association, said Ontario government is only making things worse for people with addictions
BEYOND LOCAL: Tragically Hip documentary series set for world premiere at Toronto film festival

BEYOND LOCAL: Tragically Hip documentary series set for world premiere at Toronto film festival

TORONTO — A four-part docuseries on The Tragically Hip and film shorts from Oscar-winner Torill Kove and actor Connor Jessup are among the homegrown additions to the Toronto International Film Festival.
BEYOND LOCAL: Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit

BEYOND LOCAL: Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit

According to the lawsuit, the Titan “dropped weights” about 90 minutes into its dive, indicating the team had aborted or attempted to abort the dive
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

Maritime Launch Services, the company developing Canada's first commercial spaceport in northeastern Nova Scotia, said in a news release that the agreement is a major step forward for the industry
BEYOND LOCAL: Sand from the Sahara Desert causing recent lull in the hurricane season: scientists

BEYOND LOCAL: Sand from the Sahara Desert causing recent lull in the hurricane season: scientists

This annual phenomenon, known as the Sahara Air Layer (SAL), hurled an unusually large amount of sand into the upper atmosphere earlier this month, according to NASA.
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian women's hockey great Vicky Sunohara to lead under-18 program in 2024-25

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian women's hockey great Vicky Sunohara to lead under-18 program in 2024-25

Sunohara is a three-time U Sports coach of the year and led Toronto to back-to-back national titles in 2022 and 2023
Retired Guelph judge to Premier Ford: careful where you get your info

Retired Guelph judge to Premier Ford: careful where you get your info

'You want to be very careful that you have your facts straight and that you don’t change the system based on what you’re hearing on the street,' said Norm Douglas
Feeding ducks, geese, swans more harmful than helpful: wildlife rehabilitator

Feeding ducks, geese, swans more harmful than helpful: wildlife rehabilitator

Feeding any wildlife is prohibited in Collingwood by a town bylaw, and that's meant to protect people and animals
Grieving Sault father lends comfort to family of latest intimate partner violence victim

Grieving Sault father lends comfort to family of latest intimate partner violence victim

Dan Jennings has been working toward a future free of intimate partner violence since the death of his 22-year-old daughter Caitlin one year ago
Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

'The incident was very unfortunate and I am deeply sorry to those that were impacted,' Khanjin says after July 19 incident in south Barrie