Committee ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of coerced, forced sterilization
OTTAWA — The House of Commons health committee is calling on the federal government to investigate the problem of coerced or forced sterilization of women in Canada.
The...
Georgina welcomes food trucks: maybe?
By: Mike Anderson
Who wouldn't enjoy a steak burrito, fish taco or pulled-pork sandwich from a gourmet food truck on a lovely summer day at...
Consular officials visit Canadian Michael Kovrig detained in China
OTTAWA — Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said Monday.
The department said it cannot...
OSC launches investigation into unlicensed pot growing at CannTrust
VAUGHAN, Ont. — The Ontario Securities Commission and RCMP have opened an investigation into issues around unlicensed growing at CannTrust Inc.’s Ontario greenhouse.
“We can confirm...
Editorial: Georgina gives cannabis economy a pass; along with new jobs and taxes
Editorial: Mike Anderson
It’s safe to say that Georgina has turned its back on the new cannabis economy – along with the jobs and tax...
Chronology of events in the case of serial-killer nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer
Here is a chronology of the events in the Elizabeth Wettlaufer case, based on police information, court documents and public obituaries.
– June 25, 2007...
Key recommendations from the public inquiry into Elizabeth Wettlaufer
A public inquiry examining the case of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a serial-killer nurse who preyed on elderly patients in her care, has issued a report aimed...
Holmes Point Park: Neglected Beach Pits Locals Against Beachgoers
By: Mike Anderson
Imagine driving for hours to a public beach where there’s a long line-up for parking, no drinking fountains, no change rooms, and...
Ontario Turtles in Danger!
By: Tina Novotny
Slow and steady wins the race but time might be running out for all eight species of Ontario turtles.
During the warm-weather...
The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation set to open cannabis store.
By: Mike Anderson
Georgina is about to get its first pot shop, but it won’t be located in the municipality. Instead, it will be on...
