RCMP Perpetuates Misogynistic, Homophobic And Racist Culture: Report
For decades, women and LGBTQ community members working for the RCMP have faced a toxic culture, shocking and brutal violence, and sexual assaults and harassment, said a newly released independent report. And despite facing a class action lawsuit lawsuit that led to the compensation of more than 2,000 women, the culture at the RCMP continues…
Canada-U.S. Border Will Remain Closed For 30 More Days: Source
OTTAWA — The Canada-U.S. border is set to remain closed well into December. A federal source speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly confirmed the 30-day rollover of the closure that was set to expire on Friday. Visits such as vacations, day trips and cross-border shopping excursions have…
Longtime Ontario Police Officer Killed In Manitoulin Island Shooting
A longtime provincial police officer was killed Thursday in a shooting that also left a civilian dead in the tight-knit community of Manitoulin Island in Ontario’s Georgian Bay. The officer has been identified as Const. Marc Hovingh, who had been a member of the service for 28 years and worked out of the Little Current…
New Brunswick Shooter Matthew Raymond Found Not Criminally Responsible For Killings
FREDERICTON — The jury in the trial of Matthew Raymond has found him not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder for the 2018 killings of four people in Fredericton. Family members of the victims hugged each other and sobbed after the verdict was announced. Raymond bowed his head and wiped away tears but said nothing.…
Hulk Hogan Comments On Kenny Omega Possibly Signing With WWE
Following his return to WWE on Monday’s episode of RAW, Sports Illustrated released a new interview with WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan. During the interview, “The Hulkster” spoke about what it would mean for Kenny Omega’s career to sign with WWE after recently finishing up his impressive run in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW).…
B.C. Makes Masks Mandatory In Public Spaces As COVID-19 Cases Surge
VICTORIA — British Columbia is making it mandatory to wear masks in public spaces, while social interactions will be under new restrictions until Dec. 7 because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry earlier imposed restrictions on social gatherings in areas covered by the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health authorities,…
Montreal Woman’s Death In Cuba Considered A Homicide
MONTREAL — The family of a Montreal woman found dead Tuesday on a beach in Cuba wants answers about the circumstances surrounding her violent death. Global Affairs Canada confirmed Wednesday the death of 52-year-old Antoinette Traboulsi in Varadero was a homicide. Her cousin, Sami Soussa, described her as an energetic woman who loved music, dancing…
Ontario Schools Won't Be Closing For Extended Winter Break, Minister Says
TORONTO — Ontario’s public schools will open as usual after the winter break, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Wednesday. “We have consulted with the Chief Medical Officer of Health as well as the Public Health Measures Table and have determined that an extended winter holiday is not necessary at this time, given Ontario’s strong safety…
NXT TakeOver: Phoenix 2019: New Title Match Added To 1/26 Live Special
Following Wednesday night’s episode of NXT TV, we have a new title match confirmed for the first NXT TakeOver special of 2019. Now official for NXT TakeOver: Phoenix 2019, which goes down during WWE Royal Rumble 2019 pay-per-view weekend in Arizona, is Ricochet vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship. Check out the…
Dolph Ziggler Possibly Working as a Producer, AOP's Akam Injured
— There is talk of talking Dolph Ziggler out of the ring and making him a producer, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ziggler’s status with WWE has been a topic of conflicting reports over the last year or so with some saying that he signed a new contract last year and others indicating that he…