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Oxfam slams Canada’s reticence on vaccine patent waivers
By: Lynn Desjardins Oxfam says Canada could have been a leader in fighting COVID-19 vaccine inequality around the world but “instead has chosen to sit […]
Year: 2021
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Pun-filled shots fired in Aylmer sign war
By: Veronica Reiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Aylmer Express A “sign war” has erupted in Aylmer. Dozens of local businesses, services clubs, schools and organizations […]
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ArtSparks Presents “Connected apART”
By: Laura Steiner Milton’s ArtSparks is presenting two opportunities for Milton to connect through Art on a virtual level. The first is a performance from […]
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Trudeau slams lockdown protests as counterproductive
By: Levon Sevunts Canadians who are gathering in large numbers to protest against COVID-19 related lockdown measures are in fact prolonging the pandemic and the […]
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How the 2021 federal budget impacts seniors
By: Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Bancroft Times On April 19, the Canadian government released its first budget in two years; a 725-page […]
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Golf club owners, players frustrated over course closures
By: Joshua Santos, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Orangeville Banner It’s as frustrating as missing a hole-in-one or swinging the ball out of the sand. Non-essential […]
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Prime Care Family Health Team Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
By: Laura Steiner Milton residents have a new option for COVID-19 vaccines. Prime Care Family Health Team (PCFHT) has started its vaccine clinic with the […]
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In pandemic, Canadians urged to complete census online
By: Lynn Desjardins Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government is encouraging people to fill in the 2021 census online or by telephone. As […]
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Ottawa will scrutinize GTA West Highway plan, citing concerns about at-risk wildlife
By: Joel Wittnebel and Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer The federal government has moved closer to taking control of the controversial GTA […]
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How to talk to young people about suicide
By: Morgan Sharp, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Observer Children who experience the death of a loved one by suicide need to have a safe […]