Skip to content

Local News

Toronto Lotto 6/49 winner talks about big win

Toronto Lotto 6/49 winner talks about big win

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY & GAMING CORPORATION ************************* TORONTO, October - Congratulations to Ian Smith of Toronto who won $1,617,005 from the Lotto 6/49 draw on October 14, 2009.
Crack cocaine smoking increases risk of HIV

Crack cocaine smoking increases risk of HIV

NEWS RELEASE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL ************************* Crack cocaine smoking increases risk of HIV People who smoke crack cocaine are at increased risk of becoming HIV-infected, report researchers in a new CMAJ (Canadian Medical
Another Lotto 6/49 millionaire is happy-dancing

Another Lotto 6/49 millionaire is happy-dancing

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY & GAMING CORPORATION ************************* Hamilton woman wins $1,714,408 playing Lotto 6/49 TORONTO, October 20 - Congratulations to Vera Greenaway of Hamilton who claimed a Lotto 6/49 jackpot of $1,714,408 from the
Swine flu confirmed at Ontario turkey operation

Swine flu confirmed at Ontario turkey operation

Dr. Deb Stark, Ontario's chief veterinarian and Dr. Arlene King, the province's chief medical officer of health, will announce this afternoon that an H1N1 flu infection has been confirmed at an Ontario turkey operation. SooToday.
Rash of camp break-ins

Rash of camp break-ins

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Three cottages broken into on Northland Lake DEROCHE TWP, ON - Three cottages on Northland Lake in Deroche Township off of the Searchmont Highway were broken into sometime between Sunday night and Monday mor
Bank rate stays put

Bank rate stays put

Ignoring calls to raise interest rates to thwart inflation, the Bank of Canada this morning announced that it's holding its key policy rate at at 0.25 percent. The following is the official bank statement.
Afghan president accepts fraud finding, calls run-off vote

Afghan president accepts fraud finding, calls run-off vote

Authorities in Afghanistan announced this morning that a presidential run-off election will be held on November 7.
Rick wimps out - now just a tropical storm

Rick wimps out - now just a tropical storm

NEWS RELEASE U.S. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ************************* RICK MOVING SLOWLY NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH.
Harold Vincent charged with impaired driving

Harold Vincent charged with impaired driving

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Fifty-five-year-old Harold Vincent of #1-36 Clearview Drive was arrested on the 18th of October at 2:19 a.m.
More swastikas, offensive slurs

More swastikas, offensive slurs

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Police investigating several acts of spray painting incidents City Police are currently investigating several acts of mischief involving homes and vehicles being spray-painted in the Bayview area.