Tag: Canadian
Canadian skier with local ties looks to win second Olympic medal
An alpine skier with local ties will look to win another Olympic medal when the 2026 Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy, begin this week. James “Jack” Crawford won bronze in Beijing 2022 in the men’s alpine combined, becoming the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal in any alpine skiing combined event. He […]
Arrest made, others sought for passing counterfeit bills in West Grey
One person has been arrested and charged and police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two others in relation to counterfeit currency circulating in the Durham and Hanover areas. On Monday evening, a 27-year-old West Grey woman was arrested after she allegedly used counterfeit currency at two local Durham businesses, West Grey police said […]
Hanover police warn counterfeit $100 bills may be around
Hanover police said there are reports of phony $100 bills in the area. Often most susceptible to receiving counterfeit money are retail stores, convenience stores, restaurants offering takeout and drive through food orders, alcohol and cannabis stores and gas stations, police said in a release Monday. Police are encouraging businesses to educate their employees who […]
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge crossings drop in 2025
Data from the Bridge Authority shows a nearly 24% drop in crossings last year when compared to 2024.
Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species
To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. Read the full story by […]