Posts Tagged ‘national news’

OTTAWA, ON – 2012 Olympic gold medallist in trampoline, Rosie MacLennan was announced as Canada’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics.  The crowd gathered at Parliament Hill, cheered “Rosie-Rosie-Rosie” as she practised her flag waving skills with [Read more]

From CBC The National 1st video below: A student speaks regarding what occurred at the school. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement, confirming the deaths following a school shooting in the town of La Loche, Saskatchewan. If videos loads slowly, click here to open in separate [Read more]

From the Canadian Press Video News YouTube channel, published Jan.13, 2016. Soldiers reunite with family in Canada after refugee mission The first of the Canadian soldiers who helped process Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Turkey returned home early Tuesday morning (Jan.12, 2016), entering to the [Read more]

TORONTO, ON – The 2015 Pan Am Games officially began last night (July 10, 2015) with an absolutely spectacular opening ceremony full of breathtaking moments. The 2-week long international sporting event will, no doubt, include many historic moments which fans can watch follow online at [Read more]

Below, from CBC’s ‘The National’ ‘s YouTube channel; a look back at how the Canadian flag originally caused plenty of controversy.  The debate, not only in regards to what the flag’s design would be, but whether it was needed at all!   [Read more]

From the Editor:Thanks to one of ONN’s readers, scroll down to the comments below the article to learn about the Northwestern Ontario connection to this story! From: Society for Science and the Public The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for [Read more]

Reel Canada, a non-profit cinema-supporting organization, has declared April 29th National Canadian Film Day. It’s the 2nd year National Canadian Film Day is celebrated and ‘The Grand Seduction‘, a film set in Newfoundland, topped the roster as the fan-favourite requested for [Read more]

When the government cries broke when faced with common sense decisions like supporting passenger services on the ACR (while stakeholders find a permanent solution to a government-created crisis) that claim should be viewed through the lens of their huge and growing advertising budget.  Spending [Read more]

BCCLA Release; Feb. 6, 2015  In an historic blockbuster decision that breaks with a 20-year-old legal precedent, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed today that Canadians have the constitutional right to choose medical assistance in dying. The Supreme Court struck down the laws that make [Read more]

The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously (9-0 decision) ruled that the law preventing doctors from assisting severely ill, adult Canadians to end their lives on their terms was unconstitutional. The court ruled that a physician can assist a patient in ending their life if that person is “a [Read more]

CBC’s The National  takes a look back at the top news stories of 2014. [Read more]

Since the economic crisis in 2008 and the collapse of the forest industry, many Northwestern Ontarians have struggled to support their families and make ends meet. Our region has dealt with significant unemployment. Canada’s Employment Insurance system is supposed to help with situations like [Read more]

Canada and Ontario Support Burgoyne Bridge Replacement Project December 10, 2010 Burgoyne Bridge, St.Catherine’s Ontario This announcement was made today by Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure [Read more]

Lighthouses eligible for protection under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act OTTAWA, ON, December 1st, 2010 – On May 29, 2010, a new law came into effect to protect Canada’s maritime heritage.  The Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act was created so that lighthouses with significant heritage [Read more]

 December 2, 2010 McGuinty Government Supports Governor General’s Vision Of “A Smart And Caring Nation” Canada’s new Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, paid an official visit to Queen’s Park today.  His Excellency was welcomed by [Read more]