Hudak to testify at hearings into gas plant cancellations in Mississauga and Oakville
May 14th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Hearings into the decision to cancel gas plants in Mississauga and Oakville will continue on Tuesday, as Tory leader Tim Hudak gets set to testify. Hudak says the smell of the scandal, which cost over $585 million, has come a little too close to Premier Kathleen Wynne and former Premier Dalton McGuinty. Hudak says he’s worried the Liberals are trying to turn the hearings into a circus. NDP leader Andrea Horwath says she isn’t sure what light Hudak can shed on the gas plants scandal. The Liberals insist Hudak made the same campaign promise as they did to scrap the Mississauga gas plant, so they’ll ask what the Progressive Conservatives thought the cost would be.
Durham College recieves an award from the Canadian Hearing Society
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The Canadian Hearing Society presented Durham College/UOIT with the Canadian Hearing Society Accessibility Award on Monday. The Accessibility Award recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have made or are making a significant or ongoing contribution that promotes the well-being and advancement of people who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. The Canadian Hearing Society has been recognizing individuals, agencies and businesses since 1996. Some efforts made by Durham College/UOIT to promote accessibility, include the needs of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students while creating “universal design” curriculum, and partnership with CHS to deliver a variety of unique educational and support training for faculty and front line support staff. Some inititives include Deaf culture, working with interpreters, technical communication devices, understanding hearing loss, communication strategies and ensuring an accessible classroom.
Big three North American automakers claw back some of the market share in April
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The big three North American automakers continued to claw back some of the market share. According to the figures released by Desrosiers Automotive Consultants, GM, Chrysler and Ford combined for just under 46 per cent of sales in April, which was an increase of nearly two per cent over the same time in 2012. General Motors led the way with a nearly 19 per cent year-over-year increase, while Ford sold the most vehicles with just under 28,000. Chrysler had the smallest increase, but was still ahead five per cent.
Construction begins on new GO bus storage and maintenance facility in East Gwillimbury
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Transit users in York Region are going to be getting improved services thanks to a new GO bus storage and maintenance facility in East Gwillimbury. The project broke ground Monday and is aimed at meeting increased demand for express service. The facility will include indoor storage for up to 36 buses, as well as service bays for fuelling, inspection, cleaning and running repairs. GO President Gary McNeil says the facility will provide long-term support for growth, expansion and flexibility of services in York Region. The total cost of the project is $20.5 million and is expected to be completed by June of 2014.
Co-founder of the Toronto Sun, Peter Worthington dies at the age of 86
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
One of Canada’s best-known journalists has died. Peter Worthington died around midnight in hospital surrounded by family. He was 86 years-old. Worthington is best known for being the founding editor of the Toronto Sun in 1971. Worthington was admitted to Toronto General Hospital last Thursday and diagnosed with a serious staph infection that compromised his heart, kidneys and other organs. The Sun reports Worthington passed away surrounded by his wife and family, including his grandchildren.
70 year old seriously injured after being struck by a car in Whitby
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (1)
A 70 year old woman is suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a car in Whitby. Durham police say late Friday evening in the Garden and Mary street area, a black Mazda hit the woman. Officers say the victim’s injuries are serious and life threatening. Investigators have determined that weather conditions at the time of the accident were not favourable.
Police locate the pickup truck belonging to Tim Bosma
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A possible break in the case of a missing 32 year-old Hamilton-area man. Police have located the pickup truck belonging to Tim Bosma just north of Toronto. Bosma hasn’t been seen or heard from since last Monday when he took two men for a test drive while trying to sell the vehicle. Reports say it was found Sunday outside the home of Dellen Millard’s mother. The 27 year-old Millard has been charged in relation with Bosma’s disappearance. Police are still looking for Bosma, and the second suspect in the case.
Durham police join forces from across the country in supporting ‘Road Safety Week’
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham police are joining forces from across the country in recognition of Road Safety Week. Officers will be targeting the ‘Big 4’ killers on the roads: impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and improper use of a seatbelt. Starting Monday until Thursday, a new video will be released on each topic to remind motorists to make safety their top priority. Click here to see the videos.
Coroner’s inquest into 2011 death of Toronto man in Grenada set to begin
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The death of Oscar Bartholomew will once again be under the microscope in Grenada. The 39 year-old Toronto man died in 2011 after being allegedly beaten into a coma by five police officers on the Caribbean island. Back in March, a judge quashed manslaughter charges against the officers and ruled a coroner’s inquest must be held before a criminal case can proceed. The inquest begins on Monday.
Police in New Orleans looking for three suspects after shooting at a Mother’s Day parade
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Three suspects are being sought by police in connection with a shooting at a Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans. 19 people were injured, three seriously but most have non-life threatening injuries. Two 10 years, a girl and a boy are among the victims.
Toronto police looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a streetcar
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Investigators are still looking for answers in the death of a 60 year-old man who was hit by a streetcar. Toronto police say early Sunday morning, the victim stepped off an eastbound street car and then stumbled and fell onto the road where he was struck by another streetcar. The name of the man has not been released. Anyone who witnessed the accident is being asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is on his way home
May 13th, 2013 | Comments (0)
After a long mission at the international Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is on his way home. He says he’s happy to be wrapping up his third and longest mission in space. Hadfield who has been in space for the past five months will board a Russian space craft headed for earth along with two other crewmembers. He is set to arrive at 10:30pm Monday night.