The Liberal Party has selected family doctor Danielle Martin to run in the University—Rosedale byelection, bypassing the usual nomination process. The seat opened after Chrystia Freeland resigned, and party sources say the byelection is expected to be held soon.
Premier Danielle Smith addressed delegates on the final day of the Conservative Party national convention in Calgary, after renewed debate over Alberta's political future and reports that separatist leaders met with U.S. officials.
Delegates at the Conservative convention in Calgary voted to confirm Pierre Poilievre's leadership with more than 87% support, and the convention's final day will include votes on party constitution and policies and a speech by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
The Bracebridge Library received the Ontario Library Association's Media and Communications Award at the OLA Super Conference on Jan. 29, recognized for creative storytelling and community-focused digital communications.
The City of Stratford has started a series of workshops for council and the public to explore options for the Grand Trunk renewal project; the first session on Jan. 27 covered municipal development and project evaluation, and a second workshop is planned for the end of February with a decision point expected in March or April.
Director Sam Raimi says the film's blood and violent imagery symbolize Linda Liddle's rebirth after she and her boss survive a plane crash and become stranded on a desert island.
Maram Muktar, who attended Campfire Circle as a child while receiving cancer treatment, now works as a nurse at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and is returning to the camp this summer as a caregiver. Campfire Circle provides on-site complex medical care so children can take part in activities while receiving treatment.
B.C. is providing $3.3 million for Fraser Valley flood planning, and Comox has declared a flooding state of emergency.
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has acclaimed incumbent chair Donna Blunt and vice-chair Jim Vezina to lead the board again, the agency announced this week. The decision comes as the province has proposed cutting Ontario's 36 conservation authorities to seven, which could fold the LRCA into a larger Huron-Superior authority.
Hoito is opening a second, more permanent location inside the Goods and Co. Market while the Finlandia Co-operative continues to seek a dedicated brick-and-mortar site.
