Category Archives: Regional News
Prime Minister Prorogues Parliament, Will Make Throne Speech Next Month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government will test the confidence of the House of Commons next month, as it plans to deliver a Throne Speech on September 23. The Prime Minister says h...
Aug 18, 2020
Mini Federal Cabinet Shuffle, After Finance Minister Resigns
It is official. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet, at least a bit. The new Finance Minister is Chrystia Freeland, who will also keep her role as Deputy Prime Minister. Former Fina...
Aug 18, 2020
Premier Announces Money For New Subway Line
Today’s announcement from Ontario’s premier focuses on getting people to where they need to be. Doug Ford has announced 5.5 billion dollars for a new subway line in Scarborough. He says th...
Aug 18, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau Has Resigned
Bill Morneau has resigned. He announced Monday night on Parliament Hill that he is stepping down from his post as Canada's finance minister and as Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre. Morneau had ...
Aug 17, 2020
Applications for Expanded Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Start Today
Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy take effect today. The government says they make sure more businesses can reopen their doors and rehire their workers. The program has also been extended u...
Aug 17, 2020
CRA Shuts Down Online Services, After Cyberattacks
The Canada Revenue Agency has temporarily shut down its online services, thanks to a couple of cyber attacks. The agency confirmed on the weekend that it was recently hit by two cyberattacks that comp...
Aug 16, 2020
Ontario Announces Plans For New LTC Home
The province of Ontario has announced its third Long Term Care project. Premier Doug Ford and Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton announced today, that 320 new beds will be built at Humber Rive...
Aug 11, 2020
Body Of Newborn Infant Found In Lake Ontario
The homicide unit in Durham Region is investigating after the remains of a newborn baby were found in the water in Pickering. Emergency crews were called to the area of Frisco and Montgomery Park Road...
Aug 07, 2020
Canada Vowing Retaliation To U.S. Aluminum Tariffs
Canada is vowing retaliation, after U.S. President Donald Trump says he is re-imposing tariffs on Canadian aluminum. Trump says he signed a proclamation yesterday that will put back in place the 10 pe...
Aug 07, 2020
Ontario’s 2020 Tornado Total Nearly Double The Yearly Average
Summer 2020 has been an active tornado season in Ontario. According to the Weather Network, on average, Ontario sees roughly 12.6 tornadoes a year, and so far, 23 have been confirmed, with at least on...
Aug 06, 2020
