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Petition circulating to stop killer's release to Nunavut
1+ week, 28+ min ago (550+ words) Editor's note: This story contains details that some readers may find disturbing. When Rachel Seepola Michael was told the man responsible for her mother's death could be released from prison on Aug. 26, she began fearing for her life." Rachel was…...
Crown urges new trial in B. C. sex assault case, tossed over delays in 2025
1+ week, 3+ day ago (868+ words) A person walks up the stairs of the Law Courts building, which is home to B. C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns VANCOUVER - The B. C. Court of Appeal has…...
Police watchdog finishes investigation into Kangiqsujuaq injury
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (288+ words) Quebec's police watchdog says it has submitted its report on an incident in Kangiqsujuaq where a person suffered a serious injury in police custody. On April 30, the Bureau des enqu'tes ind'pendantes, which investigates cases where people are injured or killed…...
Ahsanul Hafiz wins Liberal nomination to run in Scarborough Southwest byelection
2+ week, 2+ day ago (714+ words) Liberal leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith was delivered a blow Saturday when party members in Scarborough Southwest picked his key rival as their candidate for an upcoming byelection. Lawyer Qadira Jackson also ran for the provincial Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest....
Algonquin Park opening delayed: 187 reservations cancelled as park remains under ice
2+ week, 5+ day ago (307+ words) Algonquin Park has delayed its opening due to lingering ice on lakes. Originally set to open on April 24, the park is now aiming to welcome campers in early May. In a social media post, Friends of Algonquin Park said the…...
Familiar faces seek to become Niagara-on-the-Lake's next lord mayor
2+ week, 6+ day ago (481+ words) Niagara-on-the-Lake Regional Coun. Andrea Kaiser and philanthropist Vaughn Goettler announced their intention to run for the position. Niagara-on-the-Lake Regional Coun. Andrea Kaiser and philanthropist Vaughn Goettler have announced they will run in this fall's election for lord mayor. Nominations opened…...
Inquest jury issues 68 recommendations, determines Niagara woman's cause of death
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (275+ words) Jurors found delayed treatment contributed to the accidental death of 24-year-old Indigenous woman Heather Winterstein. An autopsy concluded Heather Winterstein died of sepsis on Dec. 10, 2021, at St. Catharines hospital after being discharged the day prior. While determining Heather Winterstein died…...
Niagara Falls Today: Niagara Health rocked by homicide claim in Winterstein case + Overdose victim dumped in parking lot
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (294+ words) Niagara Health officials have sent an email to all hospital system employees addressing concerns about a request that a coroner's inquest classify Heather Winterstein's manner of death as homicide. It is expected to be a sunny day with a high…...
Niagara Falls Today: Poor hospital treatment "amounted to homicide" + Legion cancels 80th anniversary event
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (229+ words) An autopsy concluded Heather Winterstein died of sepsis on Dec. 10, 2021, at the St. Catharines hospital after being discharged the day prior. It is expected to be a sunny day with a high of 11 C and a low of 3 C. Traffic and…...
Ontario Parks relaxing alcohol rules. Here's where you can crack open a cold one
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (17+ words) Niagara Falls Review...