The Ontario government has postponed a scheduled coroner’s inquest into the death of Raymond Alliman, delaying proceedings that were set to begin on Jan. 5, 2026, and leaving uncertainty around when the public hearing will now take place. In a brief notice issued Monday, the Ministry of the Solicitor General confirmed that the presiding officer overseeing the case directed that the inquest be postponed. The inquest had been scheduled to begin the same day. No explanation for the delay was provided, and the ministry did not indicate how long the postponement is expected to last. “Further information will follow when…
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The United States dairy industry has secured continued tariff-free access to the Colombian market after Colombian authorities formally dismissed a trade investigation into U.S. milk powder imports, a decision welcomed by industry groups as a significant affirmation of existing trade commitments. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) said the Colombian government terminated a Subsidies and Countervailing Measures investigation after determining the case lacked merit. The probe, launched in 2024, alleged that U.S. milk powder exports were unfairly subsidized and caused harm to Colombian dairy producers. Colombian officials concluded that those claims could not…
Canada’s Cynthia Appiah charged into the New Year with a confidence-boosting result on the international bobsleigh circuit, capturing a silver medal in the women’s monobob event at a World Cup stop in Winterberg, Germany, on Saturday. The podium finish marked Appiah’s first monobob medal of the current World Cup season and her eighth career World Cup podium in the discipline. Racing on the technically demanding 15-corner Winterberg track, the 35-year-old Torontonian posted a combined two-run time of 1:58.53, finishing just fractions of a second behind Germany’s Laura Nolte. “This feels amazing. It feels like a huge weight has been lifted…
The City of Prince Albert is advising residents and local businesses to plan ahead for a temporary disruption to in-person financial services at City Hall, as the Financial Services front counter will be closed for a full day to accommodate scheduled software maintenance. According to a notice issued by the city, the Financial Services counter on the main floor of City Hall will be closed all day on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The closure will affect a wide range of routine municipal transactions, including tax payments, utility bills and business-related services that many residents and companies rely on for day-to-day…
The City of Prince Albert says it is intensifying snow-clearing efforts after a stretch of heavy snowfall and fluctuating winter temperatures created challenging driving conditions across the community, particularly on residential streets. City officials say daytime melting followed by overnight refreezing has resulted in slush, deep ruts and uneven surfaces in several areas, making travel more difficult for motorists and pedestrians alike. Crews have been working full-time over the past week to manage snow accumulation while responding to changing weather patterns that have complicated operations. Snow removal efforts are being guided by the city’s established, priority-based snow-clearing plan, which focuses…
Ontario is set to usher in sweeping labour mobility and internal free-trade reforms on Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in how workers and businesses move across provincial borders as the province seeks to strengthen its economy amid global uncertainty. The new regulations, announced by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, introduce “As of Right” labour mobility rules that will allow certified professionals from other provinces and territories to begin working in Ontario within 10 business days, once their credentials are verified by the appropriate regulator. The measures are designed to reduce red tape, address labour…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford used his New Year’s Day message to strike an optimistic tone for 2026, highlighting recent economic initiatives and reaffirming his government’s focus on competitiveness, infrastructure investment and affordability amid ongoing global uncertainty. In a statement released Wednesday by the Premier’s Office, Ford acknowledged that the past year posed significant challenges for Ontario and Canada, particularly in the face of trade tensions and broader economic pressures. He framed those challenges as a catalyst for action, pointing to efforts aimed at strengthening the province’s economic resilience and reducing reliance on external markets. “Happy New Year, Ontario!” Ford said…
Canada’s Abigail Strate has opened the 2026 calendar year with a landmark achievement, capturing her first career World Cup ski jumping victory and reinforcing her status as one of the country’s leading winter sport athletes ahead of the Milan–Cortina Olympic Games. The 24-year-old Calgarian topped the podium on the women’s large hill in Oberstdorf, Germany, finishing with 268.2 points to secure gold against an elite international field. The result marks a significant breakthrough in Strate’s career and underscores her steady rise within a sport where consistency, technical precision, and mental resilience are critical to success. “This has been my dream…
With just days remaining in its 13th season, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is heading into its final stretch, as organizers encourage visitors to take in one of the Chicago region’s most established outdoor holiday attractions before it closes on Jan. 3. The exhibition, based in Lisle, Ill., will remain open nightly through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with last admission at 8:30 p.m. The schedule includes both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, positioning the event as a seasonal option for families and visitors seeking an outdoor experience during the holiday period. Illumination features…
Residents of Prince Albert will once again be able to ring in the New Year without paying a fare, as the city offers free public transit service on the evening of Dec. 31 through the early hours of Jan. 1. City officials say the initiative is designed to encourage safe travel, reduce barriers to participation in community celebrations, and provide reliable transportation options during one of the busiest nights of the year. Free transit will be available starting at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and will continue until 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2026. The fare-free service…