Triage screening at hospital run by Niagara Health lacked signs of life-threatening sepsis, inquest told Heather Winterstein, shown in a file photo, died at a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital after seeking treatment over two days. A coroner’s inquest began March 30. (Jill Lunn supplied) Heather Winterstein didn’t show hallmark warning signs …
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House prices dropping in Canada’s most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many
Experts say it’s still not a good market for first-time homebuyers, and it may never be Carpenters build a home in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. in October. Average housing prices are softening in Canada, but experts say it’s not enough for most prospective first-time buyers. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Housing prices are dipping …
Read More »Why Montreal isn’t hosting the World Cup — and FIFA’s rigid rules for Toronto, Vancouver
‘It’s the worst agreement I’ve ever seen,’ city councillor told Radio-Canada’s Enquête investigative team The Olympic Stadium, seen here during an MLS soccer game on Nov. 22, 2016, could have been the host of some 2026 FIFA World Cup games. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) The 13 FIFA World Cup matches that …
Read More »Doctor says diagnosis of Niagara woman was ‘wrong’ but defends treatment 1 day before she died
Physician opted against ordering bloodwork, inquest into Heather Winterstein’s death heard A coroner’s inquest into the 2021 death of Heather Winterstein at the St. Catharines hospital began last week. (Google Maps) The physician who treated Heather Winterstein the day before she died in hospital from a severe reaction to bacterial infection …
Read More »Grassy Narrows First Nation denied federal funding for search at former residential school
Government spokesperson says project team failed to meet reporting requirements In January 2025, the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin project team said an investigation had detected 114 “unmarked burial features” at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School property in northwestern Ontario. (Archives of the Société historique de Saint-Boniface, General Collection of the SHSB, SHSB …
Read More »Tale of flight stuck on ‘freezing Canadian island’ gets warm laughs in Newfoundland
255 passengers were grounded for two nights in St. John’s A flight to Houston was diverted to St. John’s on Tuesday because of a medical emergency, with passengers departing Thursday. (Paul Daly/The Canadian Press) Newfoundlanders were having a chuckle on Monday over international media reports saying passengers on a British Airways …
Read More »3 months after the draw, $80M Ontario lotto winners have stepped forward. Here’s why a delay isn’t unusual
Winners often wait to get affairs in order before collecting massive jackpots The $80-million Lotto Max draw on Dec. 30 is Ontario’s largest-ever winning lottery jackpot. The ticket was sold in London and two people are in the process of claiming the money, according to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. (Andrew …
Read More »Trump’s respect for King Charles possibly quashed desire to annex Canada, says royal commentator
U.S. president was unaware Charles is Canada’s head of state, Robert Hardman writes in new book U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and King Charles III speak during a visit to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, on Sept. 17, 2025. (Aaron Chown/The Associated Press) An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal …
Read More »Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add ‘strong chair’ powers
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack put forward changes Thursday Ontario to appoint 8 regional chairs, opposition calls it a ‘path to corruption’ Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs Rob Flack plans to appoint eight regional chairs and grant them “strong chair” powers, similar to strong mayor powers in …
Read More »Police probe gun, SUV used in Ryan Wedding-linked homicide for ties to unsolved cases
New details on 2024 Ontario shooting probe included in police affidavit released to CBC U.S. prosecutors say Andrew Clark, left, acted as the top lieutenant for Ryan Wedding, centre, the purported leader of a transnational drug-trafficking network. Malik Damion Cunningham, right, is charged with murder in the death of a …
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