iNews ReportPolice watchdog to review Yukon RCMP use of weapon on hatchet-wielding woman
Investigators have been called in to review Yukon RCMP’s use of a “less lethal” sponge projectile-firing weapon to subdue a hatchet-wielding woman in Whitehorse earlier this month.
Ryerson Public School sign defaced ahead of renaming consultation
The name of Egerton Ryerson no longer appears outside a north London public school in southwestern Ontario after it was spray-painted and the board decided to remove the letters ahead of a debate to rename the school.
Vandals deface Ryerson Public School sign ahead of renaming consultation
The name of Egerton Ryerson no longer appears outside a north London public school after vandals spray-painted it and the school board decided to remove the letters ahead of a debate about renaming the building.
Quebecers who received Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccine can move up 2nd dose appointments
Quebecers who have received a first dose of the Moderna or AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine will be able to advance their appointment for a second dose starting today, while respecting age cohorts, due to an influx of vaccine deliveries expected in the province.
Green Party launches process that could eject Annamie Paul from leadership
The Green Party of Canada has triggered the process that could see the removal of its leader Annamie Paul.
1 death, 7 new COVID-19 cases in London area Tuesday
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 and the death of a woman in her 80s who was from a retirement home.
2021 Western Fair cancelled
The annual Western Fair has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
U.S. seeking $25M from Air Canada for being slow to refund customers
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking $25 million from Air Canada for what it calls “extreme delays” in refunding tickets to Americans who booked tickets on flights that the airline never flew.
Tam predicts low uptake for J&J’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she’s not expecting high demand for the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine because of the large number of Canadians who have received a first dose of another vaccine already.
116 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Manitoba
Manitoba public health officials announced 116 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday.
Calgary officer who assaulted Black woman could see case tossed because of delay
More than two years after he was charged, and six months after he was found guilty of assaulting a young Black woman, a Calgary police officer has still not been sentenced and there are concerns the delay could result in the conviction being tossed.
Yellowknife woman reported missing
Yellowknife RCMP are asking the public for help in finding 41-year-old Tina Black.
Art installation at Vancouver church marking Pride Month marred by vandalism
Shaughnessy Heights United Church had painted multiple doors in rainbow colours and displayed them on their grounds as a symbol of inclusive love. Now, Vancouver police are investigating after the installation was vandalized.
Waiting game continues in Wheatley as gas leak approaches 2-week mark
It’s been nearly two weeks since part of Wheatley was evacuated due to a gas leak, and there’s still no word on when residents can return to their homes.
Football fans excited for Edmonton Elks’ 1st season after rebrand
The CFL confirmed Monday that a shortened season would go this year after the last season was cancelled due to COVID-19. Training camp will begin in July and the official season should be underway by the first week of August.
1st CFL game since 2019 a Grey Cup rematch between Blue Bombers, Tiger-Cats
The Canadian Football League unveiled its 14-game regular season Tuesday, a day after the board of governors voted to resume play Aug. 5. The league didn’t play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town of Wolseley asking people to line the streets to honour RCMP officer who died on duty
Constable Shelby Patton’s body will be brought back to a local funeral home on Tuesday morning.
Town of Wolseley lines streets to honour RCMP officer who died on duty
Constable Shelby Patton’s body will be brought back to a local funeral home on Tuesday morning.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, June 15
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is just 48,000 first-doses away from lifting almost all COVID-19 health restrictions.
Springs Church charged with violating COVID-19 rules weeks after grad ceremony photos surfaced
The province has now charged Springs Church for allegedly violating COVID-19 related public health orders, after photos circulated last month of a graduation ceremony at the church with people not wearing masks.
P.E.I. Pass to expedite travel to the Island
Starting this Thursday, people from Atlantic Canada will be able to apply for a P.E.I. Pass, which will allow them to travel to the Island without self-isolating.
Fewer than 100 active COVID-19 cases in Windsor-Essex for the 1st time since fall
Fewer than 100 cases of COVID-19 are active in Windsor-Essex as of Tuesday, marking another milestone in the pandemic’s downward trend.
Man shot in West Broadway has died, police now investigating homicide
A man rushed to hospital after being shot in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood on Monday has died.
In-person rehearsals begin as Stratford Festival preps for summer season
The Stratford Festival has started in-person rehearsals, with actors in A Midsummer Night’s Dream gathering on the weekend under tents in the parking lot. Actor André Sills says interaction is so important to theatre actors and being able to see people in-person was ‘amazing.’
N.L. to drop isolation requirements for Atlantic Canadians starting June 23
A long-awaited reopening has been set in motion, with the premier’s office declaring visitors from Atlantic Canada can enter the province without testing or self-isolation.
Hamilton man accused in mob murders pleads guilty to lesser charge
The murder charges Jabril Abdalla faced for the shooting death of Musitano and Barberi, an innocent bystander killed in a separate shooting, are expected to be withdrawn.
‘Sporadic’ COVID-19 cases may have occurred in late 2019 in U.S., researchers suggest
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest the new coronavirus may have popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Nova Scotia to lift self-isolation requirement for Atlantic Canadians
Beginning June 23, residents from Atlantic Canada can enter Nova Scotia without isolating for 14 days
MP Yasmin Ratansi found in conflict of interest over employing foster sister
Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has found MP Yasmin Ratansi violated the Conflict of Interest Act while a Liberal by furthering her private interests by employing a family member in her constituency office for years.
MP Yasmin Ratansi put herself in conflict of interest by employing foster sister: ethics commissioner
Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion says MP Yasmin Ratansi violated the Conflict of Interest Act while she was a member of the Liberal caucus by employing her foster sister in her constituency office for years.
Ontario sees 296 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 75% of adults now have first vaccine dose
Ontario reported 296 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the fewest on a single day since last September, as well as the deaths of 13 more people with the illness.
Lack of scoring remains a concern for Canada’s soccer women heading into Olympics
The Canadian women’s soccer team has a respectable record with the Tokyo Olympics just over a month away. But the team has scored just six goals over the last seven games. Even more troubling is that Christine Sinclair hasn’t scored in her previous eight appearances for Canada dating back to February 2020.
Lack of scoring remains a concern for Canadian women heading into Olympics
As the Canadian women’s soccer team has a respectable record with the Tokyo Olympics just over a month away. But the team has scored just six goals over those seven games. Even more troubling is that Christine Sinclair hasn’t scored in her previous eight appearances for Canada dating back to February 2020.