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Staff concerned over air quality at Penetanguishene hospital
The Penetanguishene site of Georgian Bay General Hospital has had to undergo some air quality testing after staff at the location raised some concerns. A third-party engineering firm was hired to investigate. “They found some things like dust, mold, the use of bleach and a buildup of that in the air,” said Gail Hunt, GBGH’s President and CEO. The air quality analysis showed no immediate concern for the health and safety of patients or workers. Hospital officials implemented a few new measures to improve the quality based on the report.Read More
Boy, 17, charged with first-degree murder in Weston stabbing
Katherine DeClerq, CTV News Toronto Published Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:14PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:23PM EDT A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Weston last Friday. Officers were called to a Toronto Community Housing building at 5 Bellevue Crescent, near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue, at about 5 a.m. on Aug. 24. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from obvious signs of trauma. A male was seen fleeing the scene. Police said thatRead More
Assault on Halifax bus driver leads to charges
Halifax police have charged a man for an assault on a bus driver last Tuesday night. Police say officers responded to the 5700 block of South Street for a report of a Halifax Transit bus driver who had been assaulted after he asked a passenger to pay the fare. “The suspect left prior to police arrival. The driver was treated by EHS at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries,” Halifax police said in a news release. The police released security camera stills of the suspect on Friday and later that day,Read More
Female sexually assaulted in Commissioners & Adelaide area: police
CTV London Published Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:29PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:35PM EDT London police are investigating a sexual assault in the area of Commissioners and Adelaide. It happened Tuesday morning between 5:25 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Police say the female was walking with the male suspect with a black mountain bike when the pair stopped in a secluded area and drank some alcohol. The victim passed out but when she awoke, she realized she had been sexually assaulted. He is described as white, approximately 5’8”,Read More
Illegal grow-op located in farmer’s field
CTV Kitchener Published Tuesday, August 7, 2018 12:38PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, August 7, 2018 12:50PM EDT Police say that unknown suspects cleared a section of a farmer’s field in Norfolk County and planted several suspected marijuana plants. A concerned citizen contacted police after making the discovery on Saturday morning around 10 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police say the plants have since been removed. Police say there is numerous public safety risks associated with illegal grow-op sites. They are reminding the public that growing the drug illegally is a criminal operationRead More
Dealerships manage the aftermath of huge hail storm in Calgary
A pair of severe thunderstorms in Calgary on Thursday evening resulted in unusually large hail stones coming down on cars and homes, and now auto dealers are out assessing the damage to their fleets. Tower Dodge, on Macleod Trail, says that all of their 525 cars on the lot were at risk in the storm and they are now going over each and every one with their hail team to assess the cost of damages. “We’ll get the appraisers on site to look at the vehicles, see what it’s goingRead More
Leading Chinese Buddhist monk accused of sexual misconduct
BEIJING – One of China’s highest-ranking Buddhist monks is facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct, in what is seen by some as an indication the #MeToo movement is gaining traction in the world’s most populous nation. Longquan Monastery abbot Shi Xuecheng is accused of harassing and demanding sexual favours from numerous female nuns in a 95-page statement compiled by two fellow monks at the storied centre of Buddhist learning in Beijing. The statement including testimony from the alleged victims leaked this week on social media, prompting anRead More
CTV News at Six for July 28: Heat wave warning
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Man stabbed in attempted bike robbery
CTV Saskatoon Published Saturday, July 28, 2018 11:09AM CST Last Updated Saturday, July 28, 2018 11:35AM CST A 36-year old man was stabbed in an attempted bike robbery near 20th Street and Avenue L just before midnight on Friday , according to a police media release. Police say an unidentified suspect or suspects tried to steal the victim’s bike, and when he refused to give it to them, stabbed him in the back. The victim is in stable condition in hospital. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Source linkRead More
One person suffering serious injuries following Highway 11 crash
At least one person has serious injuries following a crash on Highway 11 near Bathurst street in East Gwillimbury. The multi-vehicle crash happened just before 5:30 am. Other people involved in the crash are believed to be suffering from minor injuries. York Regional Police closed off Highway 11 from Bathurst Street to the Bradford bridge for the investigation. The area has since been reopened. More details will be provided when available. Source link #canadiannews #worldnews #headlinenews and stories from around the world USA Today News Headlines [su_feed url=”http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/usatoday-NewsTopStories” limit=”20″] USARead More