Sign in Join now, it's FREE! To read Jerry Shields' full weather forecast and for timely updates, please click here An end date is set for the search for Sault Ste We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHugh Stevenson’s successor should be selected by late June, Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board heard Wednesday. Deadline for applications is May 16. Applicants will be vetted and background checks done, said chair John Bruno. Interviews will follow. Stevenson led the police department since 2018. He resigned in late March to become the Conservative candidate in the recent federal election. Stevenson placed second to Liberal incumbent Terry Sheehan. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy One person is facing charges of littering after police received a report that someone was loitering It happened in the 700 block of Queen Street East at 1 p.m Marie Police say people at that location refused to identify themselves “The accused was issued a ticket for littering under the Environmental Protection Act,” said police in a news release officers learned the name of the accused and determined they were wanted for failing to comply with an appearance notice.” None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty Following reports by the province’s Auditor General Algoma University is hitting the brakes on five low-enrolment programs in the coming academic year – a move that will impact 18 prospective students According to an internal memo shared with SooToday the board of governors has “approved a time-limited one-year pause on first-year admission intake” into its Geography and Visual Arts programs following recommendations from the Auditor General’s reports The university was included in the province’s 2022 Value-for-Money Audit which brought forward a recommendation – among many others – to evaluate the financial contribution of its programs and consider restructuring to “ensure the long-term sustainability” of the university’s programming A follow-up report in 2024 determined the university had made “little to no progress” on this front wrote interim president and vice-chancellor Donna Rogers “The (Auditor General) noted that Algoma U had made little to no progress in determining whether there are programs that could be restructured to provide a net-positive financial contribution to the university and little to no progress in implementing changes to make these programs sustainable,” Rogers wrote the university is pausing admission five programs for the coming year which will impact 18 prospective students who have accepted offers to the affected programs nor was it taken lightly,” Rogers wrote the reality is that low-enrolment programs create long-term financial risks for universities including reduced funding for student services Continuing to offer under-enrolled programs without careful review can jeopardize the institution’s long-term stability Rogers said affected students will have the option to pursue another area of study at the university “Affected prospective students have received a personalized letter with an offer of admission to another academic program aligned with their original choice along with an invitation to explore other pathways at Algoma University,” she wrote “Our registrar’s office will work closely with them to ensure they feel supported and valued as they consider their next steps.” and fourth years of study in the affected programs will not be impacted “with full access to the courses and academic support they require.” absolutely no layoffs will occur as a result of this temporary pause,” she added Rogers stressed the temporary pause is “not a program cut or a program suspension,” but “an opportunity to give departments the time and support needed to thoughtfully reflect on program design and long-term sustainability The Auditor General’s 2024 follow-up report tracked the university’s financial management efforts on 57 recommended actions along with the efforts of Nipissing University and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities It found Algoma University had fully implemented 33 per cent of the recommendations and will not be implementing four per cent of the recommended actions The full Auditor General’s report may be found here. Marie Police officers attended a residence to investigate a reported domestic disturbance between a man and woman “As the officers were arriving in their cruisers standing by his vehicle parked on the roadway by the address cut his neck and repeatedly stabbed himself in the chest before collapsing to the ground,” the report said “The officers radioed for paramedics to attend The man was transported to hospital and treated for a neck laceration and superficial chest wounds.” Based on the SIU’s preliminary inquiries including a review of video footage of the incident Director Joseph Martino felt the investigation should be discontinued.  it was plain and obvious that neither officer did anything that could conceivably attract criminal liability in connection with the man’s self-inflicted injuries; the man was alone responsible The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police and other peace officers that may have resulted in death sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.  All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians Northern OntarioNewsSault man stabbed himself as police responded to a domestic disturbance, SIU concludes By Darren MacDonaldPublished: May 05, 2025 at 1:37PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Marie with wins after a weekend in Thunder Bay Both Brent Murray and René Chavez represented Steel City MMA at Saturday night’s sold out "Battle in Valhalla.” Murray won a tight contest over Umer Choudary of Winnipeg's United Boxing Club returned to the ring for the first time in six years to win a unanimous decision against Nick Goudie of Pan Am Boxing in Winnipeg "It felt like I was back at home," Chavez said in a news release after being back in action after the long hiatus The Steel City MMA boxers return to competition in July at Parkdale Hall in Toronto The CHL was the only development hockey league in the world to feature one player on eight of the 10 participating countries at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship 25 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players proudly won gold as Canada topped the podium at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship by defeating Sweden 7-0 in Saturday’s final in Frisco The victory gave Canada consecutive gold medals at the IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship for the first time in their program’s history Ivankovic led all netminders in goals-against average (1.05) and shutouts (2) during the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship Canada’s blueline contributed 12 goals at the U18s led by Villeneuve (4G-4A in 7 GP) and Smith (4G-1A in 7 GP) who both recorded four goals in seven games the most of any defencemen in the tournament Canadian captain Cootes (6G-6A in 7 GP) led the team in scoring with 12 points through Canada’s undefeated run to a second straight gold medal Ivankovic and Martin (3G-8A in 7 GP) were named to the Media All-Star Team Although his country fell short against Canada in Saturday’s final, Swedish forward Filip Ekberg (Ottawa 67’s / OHL) put together an impressive performance in Texas as he was identified as the MVP and the Top Forward of the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship Leading the tournament with 18 points (10G-8A) in seven games Ekberg established a new single-tournament record for points by a Swede at the U18 World Championship by besting the previous mark of 16 In addition to being one of three CHL players to be selected to the tournament’s Media All-Star Team Ekberg’s 10 goals were the most of any player at the tournament and now stand as the most-ever by a Swede at this event Earlier during the day, Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings / WHL) and the United States earned bronze by defeating Slovakia 4-3 in overtime Fiddler registered a pair of goals and added an assist over his seven games at the tournament 27 players from the CHL proudly took home medals at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship (see complete list below) including 13 from the Western Hockey League (WHL) 10 players from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and four from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) A total of 37 CHL players participated in the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship (see complete list below) which was the most of any development hockey league in the world The CHL was the only development hockey league in the world to feature one player on eight of the 10 participating countries at the tournament showcasing the league’s global impact and commitment to developing elite talent There were also nine CHL skaters eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft who competed in the tournament including seven members of Team Canada (Carels Following Canada’s gold medal victory on Saturday, Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs / OHL), Tyler Hopkins (Kingston Frontenacs / OHL), Alex Huang (Chicoutimi Saguenéens / QMJHL), and Cameron Schmidt (Vancouver Giants / WHL) joined Ivankovic Erie Otters (OHL) defenceman Matthew Schaefer and Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) forward Caleb Desnoyers as the only players to ever win gold for Team Canada at the U17s Team Canada was led by two-time Stanley Cup champion and Guelph Storm head coach Cory Stillman (Guelph Storm / OHL) He was joined by associate coach Travis Crickard (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL) assistant coach Mathieu Turcotte (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada / QMJHL) and goaltending consultant Dan De Palma (Kamloops Blazers / WHL) Canada has now won six gold medals at the IIHF U18 World Championship (2003 in addition to one silver (2005) and four bronze (2012 37 CHL PLAYERS COMPETED AT THE 2025 IIHF U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club today announced the dates and requirements for all season ticket pick-ups and general admission sales.Season…  The Soo Greyhounds have acquired defenceman MIKE LOOBY from the Brampton Battalion in exchange for a third round pick in…  The Soo Greyhounds selected two players in the first round of Thursday's Canadian Hockey League Import draft involving teams in…  Former Soo Greyhound forward Doug Shedden has been named the new head coach of the American Hockey League's St 2003 the Soo Greyhounds welcomed back one of their own as former Hound Denny Lambert was named… Morgan is an example author of everest news Little Kickers have four different soccer classes each tailored to a different age group we have two core beliefs that we take into every session we believe in something we call “Play not Push” We want to give children a positive introduction to sport as a whole so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout their lives Coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers following instructions and playing as a team It’s an approach that has bagged us numerous awards and helped us expand globally over the last 20 years We’re continually improving and updating our classes based on feedback and input from child health specialists as well as our network of over 2,500 soccer coaches worldwide If you’d like to know how Little Kickers started you can read more about us here To find out about our tailored soccer classes: Register here For more information contact Little Kicker Sault Ste Marie – 705-805-1775 or email gergis@littlekickers.ca Two local boxers are returning to Sault Ste The Algoma Thunderbirds announced Thursday In the biggest game of the season for these determined young men in the NOJHL The high school soccer season in Sault Ste and website in this browser for the next time I comment To provide multimedia sports coverage that celebrates the successes of teams and athletes in and from Sault Ste Marie and Algoma To use our platform to build a sense of community around sports in the Algoma region with an emphasis on our shared humanity and to give back to the community through student internship opportunities Saultsports.com is an independent news organization owned and operated by Jay Houslander and Kerilyn Trudel-Houslander under the TruHous 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More than 250 municipal leaders from across northern Ontario are set to gather in North Bay tomorrow as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) hosts its annual Northeastern Ontario Municipal Conference The conference begins Monday at the Best Western Hotel with an opening ceremony. The event will bring together mayors and senior municipal staff to discuss the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the North The Next 100 Years, pays tribute to North Bay’s centennial while casting an eye toward the future of northern Ontario Delegates will participate in workshops and sessions focused on regional issues including power generation and transmission The conference will feature updates from the Government of Ontario including participation from seven members of Premier Doug Ford’s Cabinet FONOM President Danny Whalen highlighted the significance of this strong provincial presence noting that it reflects the increasing recognition of morthern Ontario’s priorities at Queen’s Park.  Minister of Economic Development and Trade will be honoured with the FONOM Executive Award "for his time as mayor of North Bay and steadfast commitment to northern Ontario." The highly anticipated Minister’s Forum will provide a direct dialogue between municipal leaders and provincial ministers your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature.  Every Sunday morning, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead On the show today is reporter Jack Hauen, who tries to do justice to Premier Doug Ford's now-viral "rant" against "terrible terrible bleeding-heart judges." (If you missed it SEE: Doug Ford's judges 'rant' again sparks fears over judicial independence Hauen also breaks downs the Ford government's “tough-on-crime” proposals aimed at protecting families supporting human trafficking victims and bolstering Ontario's court system One more thing: Budget Day has been set for May 15 COLUMN: Retired judge objects to premier's 'rant' on judiciary Looking for back episodes of Trillium Talk? You can find those HERE Passionate and plugged in, The Trillium delivers the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex policy changes and digging deeper into key issues that impact every Ontarian Our dogged journalists also keep a close watch on legislative debates lobbying activity and regulatory proposals The Trillium is a subscription-based news service designed especially for Queen’s Park stakeholders But the site also features free content that is regularly published across our chain of local news sites Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to the White House on Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S President Donald Trump since being sworn in on March 14 The two leaders are set to discuss Trump's trade war on Canada potentially setting the stage for negotiation of a new trade and security pact with the United States At a Friday news conference Carney was hesitant to talk about his specific strategy for dealing with Trump saying he would prefer not to negotiate in public.  But last week, during an exclusive interview with our Inside the Village podcast Carney did speak broadly about how he plans to approach discussions with his American counterpart.  “I say this often: we can't change President Trump," Carney told the podcast VIDEO: We ask Mark Carney if he would ever bring back the consumer carbon tax The prime minister repeated his belief that Canada's trade relationship with the U.S has been forever altered — and there's no going back.  "The President has slammed the brakes hard and wants to turn it around," Carney said "The question is: ‘How much integration do we want with the U.S. How much do we want to rely on trade with them "I think it's important to recognize that it's over," he continued it's going to go back to where it was before.’ No. The President has taken these steps and if you look at broader American business, he's got a lot of support This is the second time in several years that they've ripped up a trade deal with us Instead of expending so much energy on Trump Carney said he is focused on expanding trade with other countries while building a stronger economy at home He specifically pointed to his party's plan to double the rate of home building and spend more military procurement dollars on Canadian materials.  but I'm going to make it again: we can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away," he said "We can more than cover what Trump tariffs will do to us negatively.” “The stronger we are at home — the more we have that plan — the stronger we're going to be negotiating with them," he continued "Because that allows us to walk away from the table when there's a bad deal and we're going to walk away from it.” You can watch the full interview HERE Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province Every episode can be found HERE Have something to say? You can reach us at [email protected] The Algoma District School Board has seen enrolment increases over the past several years due to students and their families from around the world resettling in the Sault. Students from countries such as India, the Philippines, Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico and others have given the ADSB an increasingly multicultural character. Superior Heights Collegiate will be celebrating its multicultural student body by holding its third annual International Festival from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. The admission by donation event will include live cultural performances and food prepared by the Superior Heights Bistro and Foods classes. The full text of a Superior Heights news release follows:  Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School is proud to announce its 3rd Annual International Festival, taking place on Thursday, May 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the school. This dynamic, come-and-go event is open to the public and promises to be an evening of celebration, culture, and connection—showcasing the incredible diversity within the school community. “Seeing our students proudly share where they come from and what makes their cultures special is incredibly powerful,” says Mrs. Santa Maria. “It’s a night that reminds us all of the strength in our diversity and the joy of coming together as a community.” The festival will also feature live cultural performances throughout the evening, including Indigenous drumming, Filipino singing and dancing, a Scottish pipe band, Superior Heights choirs and a Punjabi dance performance by one of Superior Heights’ own students. Guests can look forward to tasting traditional foods from around the world, prepared by the school’s Bistro and Foods classes. Additional activities will include kids’ crafts, an interactive world map, and much more. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting a local charity and United Heights, the school’s newly formed multicultural club, which aims to promote inclusion, cultural awareness, and student leadership. Superior Heights invites everyone in the community to attend and celebrate the richness of cultures represented within its walls. Whether you're a returning visitor or a first-time guest, the 3rd Annual International Festival promises an inspiring and memorable evening. Marie: ReportA clinical medical campus in Sault Ste Marie would provide a long-term solution for physician recruitment and help rural medical training A feasibility study to establish a clinical campus of NOSM University concludes that there are clear needs and a benefit of establishing a clinical campus in Sault Ste We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentSuch a campus would provide a long-term solution for physician recruitment. It could also positively impact rural medical training programs, a report to city council states.    The City of Sault Ste. Marie contributed $75,000 from the community development fund to help with the costs of the business case study.    Sault Area Hospital contributed $25,000.    The study included consultation with community groups, post-secondary institutions, First Nations and the region’s medical organizations and associations.    A summary report to city council said “a near-term opportunity to establish Primary Care Teaching Clinics (PCTCs) in the first phase of campus development was identified as a highly beneficial solution.”   PCTCs are specialized facilities within a health-care setting that provide medical students, residents and health-care professionals with hands-on medical training.   “This model has emerged as the most appealing option through our investigations and discussions with NOSM U, due to its ability to maximize the residents-to-physician ratio and generate a multiplicative effect,” the executive summary reads.    The system trains multiple residents simultaneously in a supervised clinical environment, enhancing hands-on experience and accelerating the learning process.   The report said the clinics could be located at three different locations, but the analysis shows Algoma Public Health and Sault Area Hospital are likely the best two candidates.    Algoma Public Health could offer the least expensive renovation process and quicker implementation plan while an addition to SAH could create access to other hospital facilities and greater potential for future expansion.    Group Health Centre was also considered as a possible location in the study but would require a new building in the parking lot, either as a standalone option or shared space with the GHC.   City CAO Tom Vair said the study is a first step to advancing the development of a Sault clinical campus.    “Mayor and staff will work with NOSM U and other local stakeholders to advocate with the provincial government to advance this promising concept,” the report concludes.    In addition to aiding the physician shortage, a clinical campus would also improve health-care access across Northern Ontario, strengthen recruitment and retention strategies and address the lower physician per 1,000 population relative to the province.    It is noted that 74 per cent of Canadian graduates practise where they graduate.    The study, completed by Avison Young and BDP Quadrangle, highlights the need to improve access to physicians in the community and notes there are actionable solutions to address the problem.    Vair told city council next steps are now being formulated and it is hoped the preliminary care teaching clinics can be advanced with the province later this year.   A meeting with the Ministry of Health is scheduled for later this month.    The Algoma Horse Association (AHA) is partnering up with local artisans for "The Algoma Roundup" fundraiser This fundraiser will help support riders in the association with show fees The Algoma Roundup baskets are on sale now, with a price of $80 per basket or two baskets for $150. A total of 50 baskets will be available and can be purchased here a local not-for-profit organization that strives for equine excellence and personal growth is pleased to announce “The Algoma Roundup,” a fundraiser that showcases local artisans The Algoma Roundup baskets feature carefully curated items “We are thrilled to share this fundraiser with our community Every purchase directly supports our dedicated riders and end-of-year prizes,” says Brianna Smith The Algoma Roundup baskets will be on sale April 30, 2025, with a price of $80 per basket or two baskets for $150. A total of 50 baskets will be available. Baskets will be available for purchase here Progressive rockers Derev are coming to Sault Ste It’s part of a tour to support the band’s newly released first full-length album Troubled Mind a follow-up to their 2021 debut EP Leap of Faith “This album is very personal and introspective,” said the band in a news release “It’s full of memorable songs and parts to listen to and digest both from a musical and lyrical perspective Every song tackles a different state of mind and takes the listener into their thoughts of a mental state that they can relate to.” “As this one marks our second official release we think the fans will be excited about hearing what Derev still has to offer They’re in for a crazy ride full of energetic ups and heartbreaking downs.” Derev will be making a stop at Soo Blaster on May 23 Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 83 Predeceased by her son Christopher Leclair Daughter of the late Selina and Ernest Dallaire Survived by her sisters Willene Page and Fay Miller Predeceased by her siblings; Ernestine O'Donnell Valentine will be remembered by Keith Miller She will also be missed by her special long-time friend sitting out back and going on picnics with Lyle and her sister Fay at the park cremation has taken place and there will be no services The family would like to thank the Sault Area Hospital staff on 3C Memorial donations may be made to the Sault Area Hospital Renal Care Fund or the Cardiac Care Fund More In Memoriam > we announce the peaceful passing of Jennifer at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday Cherished daughter and friend of Carlo and Pauline We take great comfort knowing that Jennifer is now reunited with her brother Nicholas uncle Eugene and uncle Andy. Beloved granddaughter of Andre Briand late Francesco Florio and the late Ida Florio Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Jennifer’s life in the Lower Lounge at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd Memorial donations to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be greatly appreciated by the family leads a Jane’s Walk centred on waterfront wind chimes on Saturday Mary’s River Driver that he designed in 1990 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content A $100,000 feasibility study aimed at bringing a clinical campus of Northern Ontario School of Medicine University to Sault Ste Marie has identified three potential locations for the specialized facility "Three options for a location were identified and include Algoma Public Health and Sault Area Hospital," says Tom Vair the city's chief administrative officer "Based on the team's analysis and decision-making framework Algoma Public Health and Sault Area Hospital represent the two most viable options for a new facility," Vair said in a report presented this week to Mayor Matthew Shoemaker and ward councillors.  "This was directly attributed to Algoma Public Health offering the least capital-intensive construction/renovation process and a quicker implementation plan and Sault Area Hospital providing access to other hospital facilities with greater potential for future expansion." The feasibility study was funded with $75,000 from the city and $25,000 from Sault Area Hospital A local clinical campus is being sought to help address Sault Ste Marie's physician shortages and to improve access to health care in northern Ontario A primary care teaching clinic (PCTC) is considered the Sault's best bet for starting to address local health care issues It's a specialized facility within a health-care setting residents and health-care professionals with hands-on training.  "This model has emerged as the most appealing option through our investigations and discussions with NOSM U due to its ability to maximize the residents-to-physician ratio and generate a multiplicative effect," the feasibility study's authors conclude.  "The primary advantage of this model is its capacity to train multiple residents simultaneously in a supervised clinical environment enhancing hands-on experience and accelerating the learning process Training within an PCTC directly contributes to improved patient care by producing highly skilled physicians who enter the workforce more effectively By adopting this model and consistently producing qualified physicians the health-care system becomes more self-sustaining ensuring long-term stability and growth in physician count both on a gross basis and relative to corresponding growth in undergraduate learner intake." Vair says Shoemaker and city staff will work with NOSM U and local stakeholders "to advocate with the provincial government to advance this promising concept." The Toronto office of BDP Quadrangle was lead consultant on the project The following are remarks made by the feasibility study authors about the three possible locations in Sault Ste The first opportunity explores the potential of the existing Algoma Public Health building which offers approximately 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of available space for sublease The proposed vision for this option involves the renovation of these existing spaces transforming them from traditional office settings to medical office facilities This approach would allow for the establishment of a teaching facility within a relatively short timeframe particularly when compared to other alternatives clinical campus environment within a well-maintained building A key advantage of this option is the strong support from Algoma Public Health who is eager to maximize the utilization of its facilities the capital expenditure requirements for this project are comparatively low This opportunity would provide space for a single pod primary care teaching clinic with potential for future expansion of an additional pod on the second floor A potential challenge could be the co-location requirements depending on NOSM U's specific preferences This option offers several configurations within the existing floorplate that can accommodate the space requirements on both the first and second floors After discussions with the Algoma Public Health team it appears that a current vacancy on the first floor is the most suitable space The vision for the Group Health Centre property entails the potential demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new This facility would not only replace the current building but also provide dedicated space for NOSM U’s programming One of the key advantages of this option is its unparalleled flexibility The available building lot is larger than required allowing for a design that can accommodate both immediate needs and future expansion in alignment with the Group Health Centre’s strategic goals the new facility could be integrated into a mixed-use development incorporating residential spaces for staff and the broader community The inclusion of residential units or other complementary spaces offers the opportunity to generate income streams which could be leveraged to offset both development costs and the required investment This approach would ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the project while enhancing the facility’s role within the community while the Group Health Centre has a master plan vision for the site this property can be developed independently and situated in the parking lot between the existing buildings The proposed vision for the Sault Area Hospital option involves the construction of an extension at the south end of the existing facility purpose-built structure would be designed specifically to accommodate the teaching and operational requirements of NOSM U's programming A significant advantage of this option is its seamless integration with the hospital allowing direct access to its extensive resources and enabling the new facility to leverage existing hospital infrastructure a key consideration for this option is its alignment with the hospital's overarching master plan The need for coordination with this broader framework introduces a longer timeline due to the additional planning hospital-imposed restrictions may limit the design flexibility and scale of the proposed facility which could influence its final configuration The adjacent graphic presents a preliminary layout for a four-pod PCTC highlighting the relative floorplate dimensions required for development at ground level the space could be constructed as either a two-pod or four-pod configuration with a two-pod footprint by utilizing vertical construction It is also worth noting that this building could be developed as a stand-alone structure at a different location on the property This approach may help streamline the planning process and facilitate faster project timelines the escalated construction cost for a clinical campus at Algoma Public Health is estimated at $15.9 million A clinic based at Group Health Centre would cost $42.2 million The study's authors sought input from NOSM, Algoma University Maamweysing North Shore Community Health Services "The completion of the feasibility study is an important first step to advance the development of a clinical campus in Sault Ste Mcintyre Centennial Library will be celebrating Star Wars Day today the library is inviting kids and their caregivers to a drop-in event between 9 a.m The event will include Star Wars Minute-to-Win-It challenges A Second Line East business is paving the way to make life a little easier for Sault Ste We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentTrimount Construction Group launched a Little Free Pantry in early April toiletries and menstrual products are available for free for passersby who need a hand is near a sidewalk in front of the business and next to a stop for Sault Ste Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School is just down the road Ready-to-serve oatmeal packs are the top draw Offerings are supplied by Trimount and public contributions Scott checks the pantry daily “just to make sure everything looks good.” Residents who need help are modest in what they take from the pantry “It’s like people are taking small amounts and being very respectful of it,” said Scott She learned about Little Food Pantry online two years ago Scott was familiar with miniature libraries around the Sault The wheels started turning about another community offering “Why couldn’t we have food pantries around here as well?” she asked “I just thought it would be such a great idea It’s just a nice way to help out each other.” The pantry is available around the clock and is meant as “an easy way to grab something,” said Scott A donation box is outside Trimount’s front door for anyone wanting to help Scott was previously associated with The Period Purse helping organize donations of menstrual products to help women btkelly@postmedia.com This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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MarieSIU concludes a man who slit his own throat in front of police in Sault Ste Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has closed its investigation into a case involving a 30-year-old man who sustained serious self-inflicted injuries during a police response in December 2024 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentIn a release Monday Marie Police Service were dispatched to a residence in the early morning hours of Dec they observed a man standing near a vehicle parked in front of the address Officers say they witnessed the man cut his own neck and repeatedly stab himself in the chest before collapsing to the ground where he was treated for a neck laceration and superficial chest wounds “It was plain and obvious that neither officer did anything that could conceivably attract criminal liability in connection with the man’s self-inflicted injuries,” Martino stated. “The man was alone responsible.” SIU is a civilian-led oversight body that investigates incidents involving police officers, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission, and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service that may result in serious injury, death, allegations of sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the director must determine whether a criminal offence may have been committed by the official under investigation. Where grounds exist, charges may be laid. Otherwise, the file is closed and a public report is issued. Marie officials have learned that the Sault Ste Marie Police Service has gone over its 2024 budget It is believed the overage is approximately $2.5 million “I was informed of the budget overage in late February by the Police Services Board Chair," said Sault Mayor Matthew Shoemaker in an email to SooToday late Thursday.   "City staff are working closely with Sault Police Services to determine a path forward and what went wrong,” Bruno was not available for comment Thursday It is believed the overage is due to a number of factors “Policing costs are rising for municipalities across Ontario and it sounds like a number of issues and incidents combined to create the problem,” Shoemaker said Answers regarding the overage are set to be brought to the Police Services Board April 30 and then to Council on May 12 “We’re going to find out the full scope of things over the next several weeks,” Shoemaker said From crafting and activities running until 3 p.m. to a Mother’s Day card-making station where heartfelt messages take flight there’s something for every young imagination don’t miss the paper airplane shooting spot—because what’s better than crafting your own aircraft family-friendly fun fly by—drop in and make some memories No registration required – just drop in contact Children’s Services at the James L The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre will be hosting a hiring fair this month “This is a fantastic opportunity for job seekers to learn about the museum's available roles and even take part in on-the-spot interviews,” said organizers in a news release Those interested are encouraged to dress professionally and bring resumes A nuisance low-pressure system will swing through the southern Great Lakes this workweek to interrupt an otherwise beautiful workweek We will see the chance of a shower on Tuesday sunshine and warmer-than-normal conditions will return with daytime highs reaching 18°C in the afternoon with the risk of an isolated shower as temperatures stall out near 14°C with a chilly north wind dropping daytime highs to 13°C Sunshine will return to the Sault region on Thursday and Friday and afternoon temperatures will climb back to at least 17°C each day but there’s a lot that comes of it for Ontario Hockey League teams development camp has become an opportunity for prospects to learn about the organization and set a standard after a long season The team kicked off their 2025 camp Saturday with practices and a scrimmage at the Northern Community Centre and it was a day that general manager Kyle Raftis said brought with it some nerves for the 39 players “It was good,” Raftis said of the opening day of camp “Because of the constraints on how long we can have the players here it's a really long first day and I find when you're working with guys that are the first time here It’s definitely something that you can see the nerves you could see a getting a little bit tired and they’re worn down.” With the camp coming on the heels of the recently completed seasons for the players Raftis added that the weekend continues to be about settling in with the organization as well “(You’re) not sure what their skating routines are at this time of year obviously you’re evaluating,” Raftis said it’s more so for them to come and get used to the staff and meet everybody and meet each other too we did interviews with them prior to the draft We checked in with those ‘08’s throughout the year and it’s good to see them all on the same ice together.” Raftis added that players attempting to make plays instead of just making the safe play was a positive “Sometimes you see a lot more pucks bouncing off sticks or guys just trying to make safe plays,” Raftis said “A lot of guys were trying to make plays “It’s something that I always find the second game is really a lot better when guys have the chance to kind of reset and get focused for it,” Raftis also said Raftis added that the expectation for Sunday’s scrimmage is in part “just setting a bar of where they’re at today.” “When we’re talking about where guys are at it’s more so building toward August,” Raftis said “A lot of it is just trying to identify areas that we think they need to focus on to make it count you can start to feel the sun coming out and summer’s coming It’s a good touch point for us and our staff to make sure that we get these guys the right guidance and make sure that everyone’s on the same page with their programs and how they’re going to build up their summers.” This weekend’s camp saw 16 of the 17 players selected by the Greyhounds in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection in attendance with third round pick Trevor Daley Jr The team also has 14 players from the 2024 draft in camp along with both players selected in the 2025 U18 draft and seven free agents Rounding out the camp are returnees Carson Andrew and Brady T With fitness testing on tap on Sunday morning the on-ice portion wraps up with a scrimmage at noon poet laureate capped National Poetry Month by urging Greater Sudburians to “get out of your comfort zone.” “I invite everyone to continue supporting local artists “Anything but staying at home watching Netflix.” Alex Tétreault is Sudbury’s eighth poet laureate and was invited to speak at Tuesday’s city council meeting — an annual tradition which marks the end of National Poetry Month The poet laureate typically reads a selection of poetry during their time at the podium Tétreault used his time to talk about the local arts community which he described as made up of “brilliant “We’re beyond lucky to have an artistic community not only contributing to the betterment of their craft but also making important personal sacrifices to ensure that Greater Sudbury is as vibrant a place as it is,” he said artists and educators who supported me every step along the way silencing my doubts and helping me find the courage to use my voice.” Local artists have overcome much through dedication noting that the artistic community is suffering stagnating funding and for a few years now the disappearance of post-secondary training for aspiring artists or wanting to work on stage or behind the scenes.” “accelerated a corrosion already underway.” Even so, he flagged several examples of recent artistic output, including the recent publication of a local poetry book titled “A Thousand Tiny Awakenings,” Blaine Thornton’s Mooncrater Theatre which recently held their first poetry slam and various other local efforts which have helped make Sudbury a creative centre when I think of dropping everything and hiding behind a standing desk somewhere until I retire I find strength in my community,” Tétreault said “They give me hope that together we can do anything.” making their way through the world and not being afraid of letting their freak flags fly.” A video of Tétreault’s full speech is available on the city’s website by clicking here Tyler Clarkre covers city hall and political affairs for Sudbury.com TORONTO — Toronto police say they have charged a 17-year-old with two counts of first-degree murder after a double shooting in April They say officers responded to a call in the city's Riverdale neighbourhood for gunshots around 11:15 p.m One man was pronounced dead while the second was taken to hospital Police say the teen appeared in court on Saturday for a first appearance The teen's identity is shielded by the Youth Criminal Justice Act This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4 Check out Village Report - the news that matters most to Canada, updated throughout the day.  Or, subscribe to Village Report's free daily newsletter: a compilation of the news you need to know Subscribe An upcoming production of Shakespeare's Macbeth is looking for actors for one of The Bard's masterpieces that mixes politics Unfathomable Horrors Productions is holding auditions on two dates this month a pair of Scottish generals encounter a group of witches who proclaim two things: that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and that Macbeth will be king of Scotland "A loyal Macbeth initially waves them off as being insane however when the first prediction comes to pass and Macbeth is made the Thane of Cawdor he becomes infatuated with the prophecy," Unfathomable Horrors says in its description of the play An increasingly manic Macbeth shares this information with his wife and the two of them begin plotting to kill the king and have Macbeth reign over Scotland.  all run rampant on a crowned Macbeth as he feels evil is around every corner."   Auditions will be held at 121 Pittsburgh Ave (Sault Theatre Workshop’s Studio Theatre) "Absolutely everyone is encouraged to audition regardless of skill or experience," the play's organizers said If you cannot make audition dates, you can send a video of your monologue to [email protected] Macbeth will be performed during the opening week of September. Calvin Lane will direct and be assisted by Grace King We are currently seeking a stage manager for the production.  Auditions for Macbeth will begin with a brief warmup before solo performances actors will learn materials from the show including some minor blocking and speech Actors interested are asked to prepare a minute-long monologue that showcases their range of emotion and speech ability "It would give you an edge (though completely optional) to perform material either by Shakespeare or from the show."  Roles for lead performers include: Macbeth (The Thane of Glamis a woman who is hellbent on fulfilling the prophecy) The Weird Sisters (Three masters of the occult whose prophecies drive Macbeth’s ambition to new heights) brave Scottish general who does not believe in the prophecy) The roles for supporting characters are other people within the empire as well as various people around the surrounding villages not many NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) stories have two books written on them The back roads often take you to living history and historic stories sometimes have multiple interpretations Highway #650 ends about six kilometres from the last house and the Ontario Northland Railway tracks there are sturdy but rusting yellow gate posts surrounded by huge granitic rocks presenting a formidable barrier to entering On the north side of the road remains the discoloured white background and much faded light green trim but it’s the original sign which reads "ADAM’S MINE – NOTRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – PROPOSED REECYCLING & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SITE" I wondered when the name’s possessive apostrophe was dropped for what was to evolve It most likely is the biggest NIMBY case study in northern Ontario and one of the same in Canada there have been two books authored on this environmental matter The Not In My Back Yard is a colloquialism signifying one's opposition to the locating of something considered undesirable in one's locale It seems to have appeared first in the mid-1970s when the organized environmental movement first appeared the Canadian Environmental Law Association and Greenpeace It will be 27 years since Notre Development Corporation received a permit The site is located approximately 10 km southeast of Kirkland Lake in the northwest quadrant of the Unorganized Township of Boston It was proposed that the site receive a maximum of 20 million tonnes of non-hazardous solid waste from Toronto over 20 years The iron ore deposit was originally discovered in 1906 there was little interest in iron ore as a result of the discovery of gold in the Timmins and Kirkland Lake mining camps The site saw renewed interest in the second half of the 1950s as steel production increased It was sold to Dofasco Steel of Hamilton in 1971 The mine was operated in tandem with the Sherman Mine in Temagami It closed in 1990 when the ore reserves that could be feasibly recovered were exhausted Before the mine had shut down production in the early 1990s waste management planners were examining its potential for a massive landfill with waste to be shipped north in sealed intermodal shipping containers by CN and Ontario Northland on a 700 km (430 mi) route It would be a municipal solid waste (MSW) facility on fractured bedrock using hydraulic containment and no landfill liner Notre Development's 1996 proposal involved a consortium that was known as Rail Cycle North, which included the mine's owner along with waste management companies Canadian Waste Services and Miller Waste Services, Ontario Northland Railway and CN There were many environmental assessments and studies on the viability of the pit holding Toronto’s trash won the provincial election and on April 5 provincial Minister of Natural Resources David Ramsay and Minister of the Environment Leona Dombrowsky introduced legislation (Adams Mine Lake Act 6 - Bill 49 - An Act to prevent the disposal of waste at the Adams Mine site and to amend the Environmental Protection Act in respect of the disposal of waste in lakes) which revoked all certificates and permits related to the Adams Mine proposal This had the effect of permanently killing the 1996 plan Although the south pit of The Adams Mine is full of water Dan Larocque from North Country Aerial in Haileybury was contracted to shoot some video of the mine in 2015 “At the time we were hired by a contractor that was looking at making unmanned underwater tech for the navy and they were exploring the option of using the pits there and at Sherman mine,” Larocque said Nothing came out of this, but here is your tour of the site You can see the south pit at the 30-second mark This is just a thumbnail sketch of a long story; chronologically it is a bit of a David and Goliath storyline Trashed – How Political Garbage Made the Unites States Largest Dump (2010) by a former owner of the mine Gord McGuinty, says the concept was an “environmentally sound and cost-effective solution to Ontario’s garbage crisis," and goes on to say "(that became a) botched billion-dollar contract His belief in the project stands as strong today as it did in 1989 when he and his business partner Maurice Lamarche stood at the crest of the pit that spanned 1,800 feet across and 600 feet deep astounded by its potential to create economic development in the area He said this is the true story of the Adams Mine landfill project the most environmentally sound and cost-effective solution to Ontario’s garbage disposal crisis and a world-class rail transportation opportunity was killed by political mismanagement by the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario “The Adams Mine landfill survived fourteen years of environmental assessments and contract tenders five municipal elections and an international cross-border trucking dispute only to be trashed by the stroke of a political pen.” media and senior politicians – Dalton McGuinty Mel Lastman- set against the efforts of ordinary citizens striving to do the right thing for Ontario weave a disturbing tale of political garbage we never lost the support of the three ‘host community’ councils in Kirkland Lake (KL) “During one municipal election in KL the opposition got a question on the ballot – there was a referendum – we won 65 per cent of the vote to continue with the project and an environmental assessment There was actually a FACTS Committee of residents that ‘supported a fair assessment of the project.'” “I have used the term 'the silent majority' when it came to the project We worked at providing ongoing and accurate information to counter the ‘fake news.’ People listened more than you thought You have to fight for things on a day-to-day basis "The political courage of local leaders like Joe Mavernic – Mayor of KL deal with facts and not be intimidated by the environmental fringe (was remarkable) “The lack of understanding in the public that some politicians use environmental projects to ‘kick start’ their political careers Charlie Angus NEVER once visited the site or attended an information session David Ramsey supported the project for six years – then flipped during a provincial election,” McGuinty said accompanied by the comments of one who lived through the years of the process the long-standing MP of Timmins James Bay (now Kapuskasing—Timmins—Mushkegowuk now Conservative) has just retired from the House after 21 years His Adams Mine book is entitled Unlikely Radicals (2013) “It traces the compelling history of the First Nations people and farmers Anglophones and Francophones who stood side by side to defend their community with mass demonstrations and non-violent resistance,” opposing the mega project politicians and businessmen pushed for the Adams Mine landfill as a solution to Ontario’s garbage disposal crisis This plan to dump millions of tonnes of waste into the fractured pits of the Adams Mine prompted five separate civil resistance campaigns by a rural region of 35,000 in northern Ontario.” "I'm often asked the question, 'What got you into politics?' “I always think back to a cold October night in 2000 when I stood on a makeshift barricade on the Adams Mine Road But the people who were holding the line weren't radicals they were my neighbours - many of them senior citizens and farmers I had never considered a life in politics.. I realized that the people who should have been there to protect the public interest had sold us out." his narrative describes the challenges northern and rural communities face in organizing to challenge mega-projects In last week’s story about Matachewan, we found out citizens on a different scale do not have access to the mainstream media Many rural places are located far from the centres of power they cannot easily compete with those promoting multi-million-dollar developments Despite all of this Unlikely Radicals tells the NIMBY side of the story of how local socio-ecological knowledge mobilized a successful campaign in opposing the Adam’s Mine waste management project It is touted as a definitive resource for being an activist John Vantof has been the MPP for Temiskaming-Cochrane since 2010 He also entered politics because of the Adams Mine.  "They launched a lawsuit against the Temiskaming Federation of Agriculture when I was the President I ran in 2007 to get the provincial government to nudge the company to drop the suit I have not been in contact with them since," he recalled The Adams Mine is not really abandoned per se; it is gated The mine is currently owned by an American investor named Vito Gallo (V.G a national of the United States and the legal and beneficial owner of 100% of the shares of 1532382 Ontario Inc.) and was the subject of a NAFTA Chapter 11 arbitration between Gallo 2007) was that the Government of Ontario failed to pay proper compensation when it passed legislation that revoked the permits that it had previously granted for the site to be operated as a landfill See the final judgement the Tribunal issued its Award on Jurisdiction “The Tribunal found 'without hesitation' that there was insufficient evidence to show that the Claimant owned the Enterprise prior to the enactment of the AMLA and dismissed his claim the Tribunal questioned the lack of contemporaneous documents and found that a number of the corporate documents were backdated It also questioned the Claimant’s minimal involvement in the acquisition and management of the Enterprise.” Damages claimed $105 million CAD – the tribunal dismissed the claim and awarded $450 thousand USD in costs to Canada One of the investors of the numbered company is Mario Cortellucci (pg. 384, “Trashed’). He is mentioned many times in the book’s Index. You can Google him; he is a real estate developer (Cortel Group) affiliated with Premier Doug Ford’s government. See this NDP story and Minister’s Zoning Orders “Ask Mario Cortellucci about his involvement in 1532382 Ontario Inc and the attempt to sue Canada for $355 million." The front was Vito Gallo - a cousin of Mario's business partner He claimed to be a secret owner of the Adams Mine It was followed by a raina douris@RahRahRaina Jan and his outsized influence on Ontario and GTA politics who lives in Vaughan and ran as a far-right candidate for the Italian Senate back in 2018 - is a major Ford donor…”   Raina Douris is the host & writer of World Cafe is hosted and produced by Raina Douris in Philadelphia at WXPN presents interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists on National Public Radio Gallo wanted the entire hearing kept from the public…the only connection to the deal was that he was a cousin of Cortellucci’s partner “The tribunal marvelled that Gallo was unable to produce a single piece of paper to establish his claim that he was the owner of the mine site prior to the passage of the Adams Mine Act.” Charlie Angus went on to say, “There you have it - the last attempt to squeeze a buck out of the Adams Mine ended in a humiliating spanking before a NAFTA tribunal.” Mr. Cortellucci ran in an election in Italy in 2018. Italian citizens, representing the diaspora, living in the North and Central America region, elect two members of the Chamber of Deputies (the lower house) and one for the Senate positions reserved for Italian citizens living abroad. He was aligned with an 'Anti-immigration' policy ticket From a media story, campaign finance records published by Elections Ontario reveal nearly a dozen members of the wealthy Cortellucci family donated close to the maximum amount allowable under Ontario law in February to the Premier of Ontario’s leadership 2018 campaign – the family’s combined contributions add up to $11,100 The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario appointed Mr. Cortellucci to the York Region Police Services Board for a three-year term on October 22, 2022. You can see more of his bio at this link In this October 30, 2023, story on CBC by Mike Crawley, Developer guests at Doug Ford family wedding got fast-track zoning approvals from government Toronto's garbage is now primarily disposed of at the city-owned Green Lane landfill It is owned and operated by the City of Toronto as Toronto's main landfill located 200 kilometres (120 mi) west of the city so trucks continue to roll down Highway 401 West from transfer stations in the city we don’t entirely know what to do with our refuse It is rapidly running out of landfill space and the province doesn’t have a strategy to address this Municipalities are faced with this pending challenge of existing capacity (southern Ontario) projected to be exhausted within the next few years and the provincial government's change to the Environmental Assessment Act giving municipalities veto power over new landfill sites the Ontario Ministry of Environment received a report from two consultants examining Ontario’s landfill capacity needs That report concluded Southeastern Ontario would run out of currently approved landfill capacity as early as 2030 The consultants recommended that officials begin planning for the new capacity immediately A recent good example is the controversial proposal for a landfill near Ingersoll (London-Woodstock) The town announced in November 2021 that Walker Industries would no longer pursue the project due to ongoing public and municipal opposition and the Canadian Environmental Law Association The landfill proposal had faced significant resistance from residents and local councils citing concerns about potential environmental and health impacts So, the province is relying heavily on a small number of large landfills and exporting waste to the United States, making it vulnerable to capacity shortages and potential border closures. This, according to the Ontario Waste Management Association From this 2024 article written by an engineer: “Ontario sends a significant amount of waste to Michigan each year approximately 3.3 million tonnes of Ontario’s waste is exported to the United States and about 87 per cent of that ends up in Michigan landfills This means Michigan receives around 2.9 million tonnes of waste from Ontario annually.” the United States could prohibit Ontario waste from crossing the border and capacity could be exhausted even sooner Michigan is set to increase surcharges (“a $5 (USD) ton surcharge on all out-of-state waste that’s a surcharge of $7.86 Cdn per tonne.”). It will become cost-prohibitive A good northern Ontario example is in the Soo. To extend the life of the current landfill, the city exports an unknown quantity of solid waste to Northern Michigan. See page 47, 4.1.4 of Export of Waste Outside of Service Area in this 2024 report All municipalities are faced with extending the life of their landfills by investigating implementing and supporting programs to increase waste diversion through 3Rs initiatives I am identified in the ‘Trashed’ book on page 266 and the ‘Unlikely Radicals’ on page 57 there was a concept presented to the Toronto City Council proposing that a Canadian Environmental Solutions Centre be created in tandem with the operation of the landfill site The thinking was to educate people (“edutourism”) about reducing consumptive lifestyles (choices) – the 3 R’s the mega project operation would be used as a lifelong learning opportunity I recall presenting this at City Hall-Nathan Phillips Square I became the recipient of the political skills of then-Councillor Jack Layton my well-intended thoughts were torn to shreds by Mr and I was “hung and left out to dry,” walking out of the meeting room onto the plaza I learned what a real politician was like in the public arena There was a feeling that the tide was about to rise See the map showing where the Michigan (Detroit crossing) landfill sites are located the Green Lane Landfill (and how close people live to this site near London) We will eventually put waste into the ground near Ignace. Site selection has been approved The Township of Ignace and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation have been selected as the host communities for Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel In the second-to-last paragraph of his book Charlie Angus referenced a letter from a constituent: “You can be proud of the people of Timiskaming Never underestimate the power of a people backed into a corner on their home ground.” He concurred “The Adams mine and the South Pit landfill sit just south of Kirkland Lake The landfill capacity keeps getting smaller The Adams mine and rail-haul remain a world-class waste management opportunity for Ontario and Canada The United States of America does not have to be Canada’s largest garbage dump.” 'May' and 'can' are modal or auxiliary verbs; they show possibility History can or may repeat itself on the back roads President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada though he maintains he will continue to push to make Canada the 51st state In a wide-ranging interview on NBC's "Meet The Press" which aired Sunday Trump said he wouldn't rule out military force against Greenland but he didn't see it happening with Canada "I think we're not going to ever get to that point," Trump said we need that for national and international security." Trump's remarks come as Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with the president this week in Washington in which the countries' trade war will be the top topic of conversation Trump called Carney "a very nice man" and that he congratulated the prime minister on his election victory during their call last week so that's going to make things a little bit difficult "But he nevertheless had a victory and he's a very nice man was negotiated during the first Trump administration At the time Trump called it the best deal ever and Canadian officials declared it a victory for Canada but after Trump's return to the White House it quickly became clear the president intended to rattle the continental trade pact Canada and Mexico were hit early with tariffs the president linked to the flow of fentanyl and people across the borders government data shows a tiny volume of fentanyl is intercepted at the U.S.-Canada border Both countries were also hit by Trump's steel Speaking with reporters in Ottawa on Friday Carney said he would be working to get the best deal for Canada Asked by "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker whether Trump will talk to Carney about becoming the 51st state Trump replied he'll "always talk about that." We subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year," Trump said the United States' trade deficit with Canada was $63.3 billion in 2024 imported $412.7 billion of Canadian goods in 2024 They do all of their business practically with us," Trump said imported more goods from Mexico and China than it did from Canada in 2024 Canada represented 12.6 per cent of all U.S Canada exported 75.9 per cent of its goods to the U.S All they have to do is free it up from the environmental lunatics -- With files from Kelly Geraldine Malone in Washington Large numbers of readers who identify as Green or NDP voters turned to the Liberals in Monday's election but don't appear to have changed their normal party loyalty Something similar happened to PPC voters who supported the Conservatives readers had different reactions to Mark Carney's Liberal victory depending on their political loyalty we see near-unanimous responses from PPC and Liberal supporters I think: roughly three-quarters of NDP and Green supporters say that they are in some way happy with the Liberal victory that only 61 per cent of Conservatives are very displeased Those over 60 were more likely to be pleased but it's worth noticing that the highest-income group is more likely to be displeased The Draft EIS is expected to be published in the Federal Register on May 30 The Detroit District will conduct a 30-day public comment period (May 30 to June 30 2025) following the release of the Draft EIS “Public participation is an important part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to ensure a thorough environmental analysis consistent and well-informed decision,” Detroit District Commander Lt The Line 5 Tunnel Project is a proposal by Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership (Enbridge) to construct a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Michigan The tunnel would house a replacement segment of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline which transports crude oil and natural gas liquids The Detroit District is reviewing Enbridge’s permit application (File LRE-2010-00463-56-A19) pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for a Department of the Army permit The public and concerned parties are welcome to provide comments on the Draft EIS via the Line 5 Tunnel EIS website or virtually at a date to be determined and announced All submitted comments are included in the Detroit District’s administrative record and considered in the preparation of the final EIS and other parts of the District’s review With the current timeline, the Record of Decision date is anticipated in fall 2025. The accompanying graphic shows the tentative timeline and can also be found online the Detroit District is processing the permit application using special processing procedures in compliance with Executive Order (EO) 14156 the President declared a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C § 1621) based upon the finding that the United States’ insufficient energy production and generation constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to our Nation’s economy Detroit District determined this permit request meets the terms of EO 14156 and is subject to special emergency permitting procedures to address an energy supply situation “The Detroit District continues to prepare an EIS and comply with all applicable legal and policy requirements including its federal trust responsibility to Tribal Nations and the National Environmental Policy Act,” Lt “These processes will inform the District’s permit decision.”  Questions can be directed to Detroit District public affairs at [email protected] TORONTO — Mitch Marner took on a cheerleading role over the weekend The Maple Leafs winger will be back in the middle of the action Monday night Marner was on the ice for Toronto's optional morning skate and will suit up in Game 1 of his team's second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Florida Panthers after he and wife Stephanie welcomed their first child "Really special moment … it's hard to explain," Marner said at Scotiabank Arena some 26 hours after his son said he's doing well on the sleep front despite spending Sunday night at the hospital as a family "I was just trying to support my wife as much as possible," Marner said "Just tried to help out as much as I could." Leafs head coach Craig Berube said he expects the player to have jump despite all the off-ice action as Toronto pivots to its next post-season opponent after disposing of the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario 4-2 "He's in a good spot," said the veteran bench boss "A lot of good things that are happening in his life — positive things." who won the Cup with the Panthers last June "One of the best things that can happen to you "It helped me get away from the hockey in between games." said his team could run a daycare with all the recent additions "There's certainly a lightness when they come to the rink," he said especially all of us who've been through it It changes everything in such a positive way." Marner said there was a plan in place in case Stephanie went into labour during the first-round series with the Senators "That was on our mind quite a bit," he said "You never know when labour is going to hit We were prepared if something did happen in Ottawa so that there was a way for me to get to Toronto quickly "My son was lucky enough — smart enough — to know don't come on a hockey day," he said with a smile "We wanted to try to end that series and try to get the baby coming out before the next one started Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad will miss Monday as he concludes a two-game suspension handed down by the NHL for his blow to the head on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the last round Florida disposed of its instate rival in five Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz served as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup during last season's Cup run Maurice said he saw a change in the netminder's game partway through the schedule that's continued into these playoffs "One of the wonderful personalities in the game that you cheer for," said the coach "We hope we can find a way to get a few by him This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 TORONTO — Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit will propose increasing the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent The tax credit was first announced in the 2023 budget and applies to Canadian-controlled private corporations with a permanent location in Ontario It can be used for qualifying investments in buildings machinery and equipment for use in manufacturing or processing Bethlenfalvy said Monday that he is also proposing to expand eligibility for a non-refundable tax credit to non-Canadian-controlled private corporations and publicly traded corporations making eligible investments in Ontario The government says the changes would mean providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years and businesses could receive a tax credit of up to $3 million per year "This would be a major boost of confidence to the sector as it looks for certainty at a time when U.S tariffs signal all but business as usual," Bethlenfalvy said Monday "It would be a significant tool for businesses as they look for more ways to help keep their workers on the job." When was the last time you cleaned your mattress That’s where hot water extraction comes in Your account was created successfully.You will receive an email that contains a code to verify your account Please paste this code into the field below and press 'Confirm' Enter your email address below to receive a code to reset your password Whether you’re into retro video games the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre was the place to be on Sunday afternoon Hundreds filed into the hotel’s conference hall for the Collector-Con event which boasted dozens of vendors selling a wide array of collectible items “It's just all pop culture related things that people really enjoyed this kind of thing,” said organizer Michael Turcotte.  There's so many negative things going on in the city (so) it's nice to see some positive things for the youth and families.” The annual event has run for the past 6+ years and organizer Michael Turcotte said it’s always been a hit with the public “It's always been busy since the beginning which we're grateful for,” Turcotte said Children under 10 can enter the show free of charge TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down along with U.S markets as trade worries and a drop in the oil price weighed stocks were down after a nine-day streak of gains while crude prices fell to a four-year low Monday after the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations said it plans to increase output as the June crude oil contract fell US$1.16 at US$57.13 per barrel put extra pressure on energy stocks but the Toronto market was broadly down The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 77.99 points at 24,953.52 while the energy index was down 2.7 per cent closed up more than five per cent after Sunoco LP signed a deal to acquire it in a deal valued at US$9.1 billion including debt Parkland's annual meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to June 24 when shareholders will vote on the deal along with competing slates of board directors at the heart of a dispute between the company and shareholder Simpson Oil the Dow Jones industrial average was down 98.60 points at 41,218.83 The S&P 500 index was down 36.29 points at 5,650.38 while the Nasdaq was down 133.49 points at 17,844.24 they've overall in more of a wait-and-see mode principal and portfolio manager of fixed income at Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd This week is expected to bring both the upcoming Federal Reserve decision and promised details on U.S "Very much still waiting for the details and clarification as to the nature and composition of any of these forthcoming trade deals," she said and while it's not expected to change rates until later this year it still leaves markets waiting for any updates Markets are also still waiting to see how much global asset rebalancing out of U.S This Friday will also see Canadian jobs data released which could start to show the effects of tariffs jobs numbers out last Friday that were fairly neutral "The thing that's going to be quite interesting here is that Canada was under pressure earlier on in the year on the tariff front and earlier than other countries," said Wilding "So Canada might be one of the first to show just the true effect of what that slowdown of that tariff uncertainty overhang has on the real economy." The Canadian dollar traded for 72.40 cents US compared with 72.46 cents US on Friday The June crude oil contract was down US$1.16 at US$57.13 per barrel and the June natural gas contract was down eight cents US at US$3.55 per mmBTU The June gold contract was up US$79.00 at US$3,322.30 an ounce and the July copper contract was up three cents US at US$4.70 a pound TORONTO — Scott Laughton was probably still feeling it The Maple Leafs forward blocked a shot in the dying moments of Toronto's Game 6 victory over the Ottawa Senators to clinch a spot in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs The puck off Jack Sanderson's stick appeared to get him somewhere on his right arm William Nylander had given Toronto a 2-0 lead in the second period before Ottawa pushed back to eventually even the score in the third Max Pacioretty then buried the winner for the Leafs a few minutes later was singled out by captain Auston Matthews in the locker room celebration after that shot block led to Nylander's second goal into an empty net to seal a 4-2 final "Very grateful for you guys," Laughton said on a team-produced video that included deleted expletives Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at the NHL's March trade deadline Laughton took awhile to get going in Toronto But the gritty centre from nearby Oakville is showing why general manager Brad Treliving brought him in as the club turns its attention to the Florida Panthers "I feel super fortunate," Laughton said ahead of Game 1 against the defending Stanley Cup champions at Scotiabank Arena to have a chance at this point my career … being in this market brings out the best in you who isn't necessarily counted on for scoring had one goal and one assist through 18 games for the team he supported growing up There were a lot of people from his past coming out of the woodwork — he also looked far from a finished product some nights trying to grasp a new system — before the 20th overall pick in 2012 finally steadied himself down the stretch on Toronto's fourth line between Steven Lorentz and Calle Jarnkrok "A guy that knows his role," Matthews said also a key member of a penalty kill that held Ottawa to three power-play goals said "getting out of my own head" was key in solidifying the transition "I was overthinking everything," he said after almost 13 years with the Flyers "(Lorentz and Jarnkrok) have helped me in just going out and playing simple and getting to our role right away." signed through next season with a salary cap hit of US$3 million is too good to struggle for long stretches "The comfort level sets in and your role and identity within the team comes to fruition," said the fellow Oakville product "He's already become a big part of the room." Laughton spent his first month in Toronto at a hotel before wife Chloe and the couple's first child A settled home life is something he also credits with getting comfortable "It takes time sometimes with guys when you make trades," Leafs head coach Craig Berube said "It doesn't happen overnight … he's definitely a big part of our success." including for a number of teams coached by the brother of Leafs president Brendan Shanahan Laughton's mom recently dug up a picture of the pair when Shanahan who guessed the shot was roughly 25 years old Now suiting up for another Shanahan with a much bigger prize at the end of the post-season marathon he said getting recognized for his Game 6 shot block was a special moment "We get contributions from all over the lineup," Laughton added of his most painful NHL assist "He's someone we brought over for this exact reason," Toronto goaltender Anthony Stolarz added Laughton attended a Battle of Ontario playoff game in the early 2000s with his dad He's now making new ones on the other side of the glass There's also still pinch-yourself element Laughton hasn't quite been able to shake "It's a weird feeling to come home and you've got family around local gardeners are preparing their plots with anticipation beyond the joy of cultivating vibrant blooms and fresh produce lies a deeper opportunity: strengthening the community by choosing to shop locally for gardening needs In today’s shifting geopolitical climate supporting Canadian businesses has never been more critical With increasing economic pressures from the U.S self-sufficient local economy is essential While big-box stores and online giants may tempt us with convenience shopping local offers unmatched benefits—not just for our gardens It’s tempting to grab a discounted plant from a national retailer but how many times have we brought home a struggling specimen only to watch it wither despite our best efforts Many mass-produced plants are grown in distant greenhouses under controlled conditions often leaving them stressed and less resilient upon arrival local garden centers prioritize quality over volume and have a long track record of serving their local community This local cultivation results in healthier plants that are more likely to thrive in local gardens New North Greenhouses is a prime example of an institution who has been serving the community of Sault Ste meaning they are already acclimated to our climate you’re not just getting a plant—you’re getting one that’s been raised with care and primed for success in Northern Ontario’s growing conditions.  Investing in local businesses has a significant economic impact According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business for every dollar spent at a small business compared to only 11 cents when spent at multinational retailers This means that purchasing gardening supplies locally not only supports the business but also contributes to local job creation local businesses contribute to a thriving regional economy by sourcing materials and services from nearby companies Choosing local isn't just about buying a plant—it’s about strengthening the foundation of our community for generations to come Local gardening purchases also promotes environmental sustainability Gardeners inherently care about the environment and shopping local aligns with those values Plants shipped across long distances contribute to unnecessary carbon emissions through transportation and many imported plants are treated with chemicals to meet export regulations locally grown plants are better adapted to the local environment often needing fewer resources such as water and fertilizers gardeners make eco-friendly decisions that benefit the broader ecosystem Supporting local means gardening in a way that’s better for the planet Local garden centres offer more than just products; 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Marie, Ontario or online here.  Call them today at 705 779 2168 TORONTO — The family of a mentally ill man who died in a provincial jail is demanding to know if the Ontario government has implemented any recommendations that came out of a coroner's inquest Several dozen civil liberty and mental health organizations have also called for action in a letter to Premier Doug Ford and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner following the death of Soleiman Faqiri and the subsequent inquest inquest jurors issued 57 recommendations meant to improve oversight of the correctional service and access to mental health care within it It is unclear if the province has implemented any of the jury's recommendations said it appears the government has done nothing No charges have been laid in his brother's death Kerzner's office did not respond to questions about what specific recommendations it has implemented "More than 16 months have passed since that coroner's inquest not one of those recommendations have been implemented including the one with a simple public statement saying that individuals suffering from mental health challenges should not be in jails," Yusuf Faqiri said at a news conference at Queen's Park The family has also demanded an apology from the province "No one in your government has reached out to my family to issue an apology into his tragic death," Faqiri said in a plea to Ford and Kerzner "The system that killed my late brother continues unchanged Our work and this fight for change must continue and will continue." Kerzner's office also did not answer questions about an apology to the Faqiri family "Our thoughts are with his family and all those who have lost loved ones in the correctional system." Moniz said the province has made "record investments" into the provincial correctional system which includes $500 million to update and build new jails and hire more correctional officers "We have also established a new Health Services Division to ensure those in custody receive the care they need including support with mental health and addiction issues delivered by social workers mental health nurses and addictions counsellors," Moniz said The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has also called on the province to implement the jury's recommendations which it says would treat inmates better while also protecting society "The crisis in Ontario prisons undermines the basic human dignity of those in custody the vast majority of whom are waiting for their day in court and presumed innocent," said Shakir Rahim director of the association's criminal justice program NDP justice critic Kristyn Wong-Tam called on the government to be transparent about its work on the issue — if it has done any on an issue as important as the inquest recommendations that solve very broad structural failing of the correction system tells us that they just simply don't have an answer and that they're not taking the inquest's recommendations seriously," Wong-Tam said the Faqiri family demanded similar actions from the government to act on the recommendations Kerzner said his government was reviewing the inquest jury's report appeared increasingly unwell during his time at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay and many correctional and medical staff members expressed concerns about him a fight broke out between Faqiri and jail guards as they escorted him back from a shower The inquest heard guards struck Faqiri numerous times pepper sprayed him and eventually handcuffed him covered his head in a spit hood and left him face down on a cell floor The jury's recommendations included creating an independent inspectorate for corrections that would have the ability to launch investigations and adding an independent rights adviser and prisoner advocate in all correctional facilities Other recommendations included establishing a provincial agency to oversee and deliver health care in correctional facilities and ensuring people in custody who have acute mental health issues are assessed by a mental health professional within 24 hours of a court order or remand Recommendations issued in a coroner's inquest are not binding and the finding of homicide carries no legal liability Looking for dependable electrical solutions From lighting up your home to keeping your business running smoothly we offer top-notch electrical solutions tailored to your needs Building relationships through quality and skilled workmanship” is our mission and we are dedicated to serving your electrical needs TORONTO — The last girl set to face trial in the deadly group attack of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday making her one of seven girls to plead guilty to a lesser charge in the case one of eight teen girls accused in the 2022 death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee was scheduled to go on trial on a charge of second-degree murder this week Lee was in a downtown Toronto parkette with a friend when they encountered a group around midnight according to an agreed statement of facts read in court Lee died after he was swarmed by a group of teens The fatal group attack was captured on security video and the footage served as a central piece of evidence in a trial for another of the girls Police arrested eight girls between the ages of 13 and 16 in the hours that followed his death and charged all of them with second-degree murder Seven of them have since pleaded guilty to lesser charges — five to manslaughter one to assault and one to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon One girl is awaiting a verdict later this month after concluding a judge-alone trial She tried to plead guilty to manslaughter but her plea was rejected by the Crown The girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday was 14 years old at the time of the incident The agreed statement of facts prosecutors read in court said the girl "hit At no point during the attack on Lee was the girl in possession of a knife or any other weapon The statement also said the girl knew that the risk of bodily harm was an "objectively foreseeable" consequence of the group assault citing the blood "clearly observable" on Lee's face During the trial for the girl who is still awaiting a verdict court heard that an autopsy found that Lee died from shock due to blood loss after he was stabbed in the heart Court heard during the trial that he also had a smaller stab wound that did not contribute to his death as well as a range of bruises and other injuries A paramedic who arrived at the scene shortly after the attack testified at the trial that neither paramedics nor Lee realized he had been stabbed until after he collapsed He ultimately died on the operating table at St Michael's hospital in the early hours of Dec The girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday is set to be sentenced at a later date the Crown and the defence made sentencing submissions for another of the girls who pleaded guilty to manslaughter be handed a sentence of 15 months probation That sentencing decision is expected later this month None of the accused can be identified because they were minors at the time of the incident WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it is going to pay immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release that it's also paying for travel assistance and that those people who use an app called CBP Home to tell the government that they plan to return home will be “deprioritized” for detention and removal by immigration enforcement safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest," Secretary Kristi Noem said “DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App.” The department said it had already paid for a plane ticket for one migrant to return home to Honduras from Chicago and said more tickets have been booked for this week and next Trump has made immigration enforcement and the mass deportation of immigrants in the U.S While the Republican administration is pushing Congress for a massive increase in resources for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department responsible for removing people from the country, it’s also pushing people in the country illegally to “self-deport.” It has coupled this self-deportation push with television ads threatening action against people in the U.S. illegally and social media images showing immigration enforcement arrests and migrants being sent to a prison in El Salvador The Trump administration has often portrayed self-deportation as a way for the migrants to preserve their ability to return to the U.S a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council said there’s a lot for migrants to be cautious about in this latest offer from Homeland Security He said it’s often worse for people to leave the country and not fight their case in immigration court especially if they’re already in removal proceedings He said if migrants are in removal proceedings and don’t show up in court they can automatically get a deportation order and leaving the country usually counts as abandoning many applications for relief including asylum applications And Homeland Security is not indicating that it is closely coordinating this push to get migrants to self-deport with the immigration courts so that there are no repercussions for people in immigration court if they leave “People’s immigration status is not as simple as this makes it out to be," Reichlen-Melnick said He questioned where Homeland Security would get the money and the authorization to make these payments and suggested the payments are necessary because the administration is not able to arrest and remove as many people as it has promised so it has to encourage people to do it on their own “They’re not getting their numbers," he said As part of it's self-deportation effort, the Trump administration has transformed an app that had been used by the Biden administration to allow nearly 1 million migrants to schedule appointments to enter the country into a tool to help migrants return home Under the Biden administration it was called CBP One Homeland Security said so far “thousands” of migrants have used the app to self-deport OTTAWA — The NDP national council is scheduled to meet Monday night to pick an interim leader Jagmeet Singh announced on election night that he would step down as soon as an interim leader was chosen The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in the election on April 28 and no longer holds official party status Two party officials said the NDP caucus met twice last week to discuss who will lead the party until a leadership race can be completed National council makes the final decision on who will serve as interim leader but that decision is based on input from caucus The rules for the upcoming leadership race and when that vote happens are expected to be finalized at a later date The NDP hold three seats in British Columbia one in Quebec and the sole seat for Nunavut Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice was the party's deputy leader under Singh Singh was among more than a dozen NDP MPs who were defeated in one of the worst election showings the party has had The last time the NDP lost official party status was during the 1993 election The NDP regained party status in the 1997 election Former MP Charlie Angus says the party lost touch with core supporters and focused too much on the personality of the leader The Alberta NDP voted overwhelmingly on the weekend in favour of allowing members to opt out of mandatory membership in the federal party when signing up at the provincial level — With files from Catherine Morrison in Ottawa and Lisa Johnson in Edmonton who turned heads with his breakthrough ride in the 2023 race the 27-year-old from Ottawa looks to make his mark in the general classification for the Israel-Premier Tech team rather than hunt for stage wins in the first of the year's three Grand Tour races and finishes 3,445 kilometres later on June 1 in Rome with five former champions in the field: Colombia's Nairo Quintana (2014) Australia's Jai Hindley (2022) and Slovenia's Primož Roglič (2023) Israel Premier-Tech hopes Gee can join that list "It’s no secret that we are going to the Giro d’Italia to ride the (general classification) with Derek," said Israel-Premier Tech sports director Sam Bewley "We believe that with his abilities and physical capacities and we’ve got a number of guys capable of doing that There should be plenty of opportunities for breakaways to succeed this year and we’ve got some really good guys to be part of that … Overall with the main objective being the GC while also trying to pick up a few stage wins along the way.” Canadian Nick Zukowsky is also in the field part of the Q36.5 team founded in 2023 by the owners of Italian cycling clothing brand Q36.5 The 26-year-old from Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides Gee made his Giro debut with a bang in 2023 when he placed second four times and fourth twice Gee eventually finished 22nd in the final general classification standings and was runner-up to Italy’s Jonathan Milan in the points race and France’s Thibaut Pinot in the King of the Mountains standings Gee was also honoured as the Giro’s “super combative rider." Gee was slated to support Domenico Pozzovivo's GC campaign at the '23 Giro but the veteran Italian's race was cut short by COVID That opened the door for Gee to make his mark "The Giro definitely has a special place in my heart," Gee said and I’m super-motivated for this whole race To come back to the Giro is really special to me." "I don’t want to put a specific number on what my expectations are for the general classification I just want to continue building on what we’ve already achieved this season," he added we can look back and have a good number on the board I really just want to do the best race I can." Gee will be supported by fellow Canadian Hugo Houle Italy's Marco Frigo and Australia's Nick Schultz "All of these guys have a history of riding in support of leaders at Grand Tours or riding GC themselves so we felt it was important to have them here," said Bewley "They have been racing together a lot throughout the season already and they have all prepared really well for this Giro Gee followed his success at the '23 Giro by finishing ninth overall in last summer's Tour de France Gee was promoted to Israel-Premier Tech's WorldTour squad from its academy in May 2022 signing a new long-term deal in June 2023 following his breakout performance at the Giro he won the five-stage O Gran Camino road race in Spain finished fourth in the seven-stage Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy and placed third in the five-stage Tour of the Alps in Austria and Italy He finished third overall in the storied Criterium de Dauphine last June winning one stage and finishing in the top 10 in four others It marked his first WorldTour general classification podium He had missed two months of racing earlier in the year after breaking his collarbone in a crash in Belgium Gee was 44th in last summer's Olympic road race in Paris and was the top Canadian (20th) in the individual time trial Gee placed 22nd in the individual time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich coming fifth in the team pursuit at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 Canada’s best Olympic result in the event since 1932 he was part of the Canadian squad that finished fourth in the team pursuit at the UCI Track World Championships Canadian-Israeli entrepreneur Sylvan Adams is one of Israel-Premier Tech's owners Former Canadian star rider Steve Bauer is the team's sporting manager while former Canadian rider Alex Cataford is sports director Algoma University will temporarily suspend first-year admissions to five undergraduate programs in an effort to strengthen the institution’s long-term financial sustainability according to an internal memo obtained by The Sault Star We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe five low-enrollment programs that will be paused are geography, history, music, sociology, and visual arts. As of April 28, only 18 students had accepted offers to these programs, based on data from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. This decision follows recommendations from the Ontario Auditor General’s 2022 Value-for-Money Audit on university finances, which looks at the financial contributions of each of its academic offerings. A 2024 follow-up report criticized the university for making “little to no progress” in determining whether programs could be restructured to provide a net-positive financial return. “This decision was not easy, nor was it taken lightly,” wrote interim president and vice-chancellor Donna Rogers in the memo. “Low-enrolment programs create long-term financial risks for universities, including reduced funding for student services, research grants, and faculty development.” Those already enrolled in the affected programs will continue their studies without disruption, with full access to courses and academic support. No layoffs will occur as a result of the decision. Prospective students who had accepted offers have received personalized communication from the university, along with alternative program options and assistance from the registrar’s office. Rogers emphasized that the move is not a program cut or suspension — decisions which fall under the authority of Senate — but a temporary measure designed to allow departments to reflect on program design and future viability. The board of governors approved the pause earlier this year as part of the university’s broader commitment to sustainable academic programming. Discussions with impacted departments are ongoing, with a focus on collaborative solutions. “We are deeply grateful to all faculty and academic leaders for their partnership in this important work,” Rogers wrote. TORONTO — Tim Hortons is baking some star power into its breakfast menu The café chain launched scrambled egg boxes with actor Ryan Reynolds on Monday The boxes developed by the Vancouver-born star of "Deadpool" come in bacon or sausage varieties and include two scrambled eggs While Tims has spent its 60th anniversary year working to lure in afternoon and evening diners with newer menu items like rice-based bowls and flatbread pizzas the Reynolds partnership so far focuses on its strongest part of the day: breakfast Tims chief marketing officer Hope Bagozzi said Reynolds looked for a breakfast option that resembled the bacon and eggs he and his family eat at home "When I visited the Tim Hortons Test Kitchen by which I mean I ate an irresponsible amount of eggs I regret nothing,” said Reynolds in a news release His appetite for them was so voracious that the Tims chef almost couldn't make the boxes fast enough when Reynolds was on set filming TV and social media ads for the products The ads feature an assistant fulfilling Reynolds' rider which include a newspaper with all references to birds redacted a jigsaw puzzle one piece away from completion and his beloved breakfast box Competition within the breakfast segment has intensified over the last decade with new players like European chain Pret A Manger entering the market and more restaurants offering all-day breakfast There's also been a fight for customers because some have dropped morning coffee runs as they turned to hybrid work schedules or looked for more affordable breakfasts because of inflation "The breakfast day part has been the hardest hit for quick-serve restaurants with hybrid working so it makes sense to me to come up with a box that's a different portable option versus just a breakfast sandwich," said Jo-Ann McArthur president at Toronto advertising agency Nourish Food Marketing "We know eggs are beloved at any time and I like the fact that it's kind of nostalgic which is also a trend that we're seeing (because) consumers want to go back to that nostalgic comfort food." McArthur thinks the Reynolds name carries plenty of cachet for Canadians Tims locations because she suspects many Americans don't realize he is Canadian because of his deep ties to Hollywood The risk Tims runs is that "he is a tad overexposed right now," she said The actor has also narrated an Air Canada ad and fundraised for SickKids Hospital in Toronto and the Terry Fox Foundation Tims started talking to Reynolds after wrapping a collaboration with pop star Justin Bieber that spanned 2021 and 2022 and spawned a cold brew He does not do a lot of endorsements," said McArthur The night before Tims broke the news last summer to franchisees about the upcoming celeb partnership Reynolds sent a video joking he was "thrilled" the company chose him when they could have gone with Robert Goulet the Canadian crooner who played Lancelot in the original "Camelot." it erupted," Bagozzi recalled of the moment it was played "I was trying to talk and it was just like there was hooting and shouting and screaming." The franchisees were sworn to secrecy and Bagozzi is impressed they didn’t let it slip though the company ran a "Deadpool" ad with Reynolds in July and teased on an earnings call that more was coming A second phase of the Reynolds partnership will follow the breakfast boxes Bagozzi would not reveal its timeline or contents