Mary-Frances Lynch
About Mary-Frances Lynch
Mary-Frances Lynch is a freelance writer and owner of Woven Communication. Through Woven, her work has included engaging Atlantic communities on large renewable energy projects, writing proposals for the region's leading environmental and social initiatives, and coordinating Indigenous events and research.
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Toronto Star
2 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Last night's ‘Final Jeopardy' question featured this icy Toronto moment with the Blue Jays
Alex Trebek would've gotten it right. A 2018 Blue Jays game and the Rogers Centre were the subject of 'Final Jeopardy' on Tuesday's edition of the popular game show. 'Famous Structures' was the category given to the three contestants ahead of the final round, which sees the players wager their money before seeing the question. Two of the three American players answered correctly. Would you have done better? ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'In April 2018, an MLB game was postponed after ice falling from this structure punctured the roof of the Rogers Centre,' host Ken Jennings stated to the players. Stella! Stella!! Rogers Ctr was the SkyDome, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. What tall structure is very near it? The CN Tower. Stella Trout wins a runaway #Jeopardy game, becoming the new champ. Geoff Barnes leaves as 2nd to the last among 3-gm winners. — The Sport Dogtor, M.D. (@MartySande34622) June 4, 2025 The question is a reference to a game against the Kansas City Royals that had to be postponed after chunks of ice from the CN Tower damaged the roof of the Rogers Centre. Peter Vorissis, a teacher from California, didn't even provide an answer, instead giving a personal shoutout. The next two contestants, Washington's Geoff Barnes and eventual winner Stella Trout of Houston got the right answer of 'What is the CN Tower?' 'You got to look out for falling ice,' Jennings quipped. Morning News Digest Ontario's cold reception to long-term-care standards + Toronto public schools could swap classic literature for Indigenous authors National long-term-care standards, Toronto schools possibly swapping Shakespeare for Indigenous
Global News
3 hours ago
- Global News
Ford says blockades ‘wouldn't be very wise' as government moves to pass Bill 5
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says First Nations groups who blockade critical infrastructure will be 'dealt with appropriately' as tensions peak over his controversial mining legislation, with expectations it could pass today. Among other changes, Bill 5, or the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, will create so-called special economic zones where a range of laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or even labour law, won't apply. The proposed law has sparked protests from First Nations leaders at Queen's Park who fear it will infringe upon their rights. They have threatened that if the bill passes, more protests will follow, including the possible blockade of highways, railways and mines. On Wednesday, Ford addressed the potential for protests if his legislation passes and warned Indigenous leaders not to disrupt infrastructure around the province. 'You can't break the law, simple as that,' the premier said. 'If any of us were to go stand and block the highway — they need to move on or they'll be dealt with appropriately. They cannot just break the law, and I don't think the people of Ontario would be there supporting them.' Story continues below advertisement He added the protests 'wouldn't be very wise.' 1:46 First Nations members protest Ontario mining bill at Queen's Park In the face of some of the backlash from First Nations groups, the government introduced a number of amendments to parts of the legislation, including a change to the law's preamble. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The proposed legislation has had an increasingly bumpy ride toward being passed into law, despite the Progressive Conservatives' significant majority at Queen's Park. When Bill 5 made its way to committee last week, the Ontario NDP and Liberals banded together to filibuster proceedings and force an extra day of committee hearings on the legislation. That day came on Tuesday when the Liberals tabled 4,000 amendments to the law in an attempt to block the government from making its own changes to the bill. They partly succeeded, with only 14 of the province's 26 amendments passed. Story continues below advertisement The move was designed to force the province to hit pause, rather than pass its law without the amendments it pledged to show it was listening to concerns. On Wednesday, however, Ford blamed the Liberals for 'playing politics' and appeared to indicate he would pass the bill without all the changes. 'It's a shame that they want to play politics and try and run out the clock and now allow us to put in amendments, but what I can assure you, with Indigenous communities across Ontario, we're going to have (a) duty to consult, we're going to respect treaty rights,' Ford said. The Progressive Conservatives have fast-tracked parts of Bill 5 with a motion to allow it to pass its third and final reading with only one hour of debate. That should allow MPPs to pass the bill into law sometime on Wednesday or Thursday. 8:17 First Nation leader says Bill 5 will spark protests, blockade of Hwy. 400 Opposition politicians, as they've tried to slow the legislation, have warned that its special economic zones will create 'no-law' areas, suggesting they could be used for a variety of projects. Story continues below advertisement Ford himself appeared to indicate last week that he would eventually designate Highway 401 and nuclear power plants as special economic zones where laws can be sidestepped in order to speed up construction. 'We're down to the final hours before the government intends to impose a vote on Bill 5 and pass this law,' Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said on Wednesday morning. 'This bill should not be going to a vote, there has not been proper consultation. The idea, as the premier says all the time, you are going to consult after the fact just doesn't cut it.' The NDP, Liberals and Greens are all calling on Ford to abandon the bill entirely.
Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Justice minister apologizes for comments that 'potentially eroded' trust with Indigenous peoples
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for recent comments about the federal government's duty to consult First Nations regarding developing projects on their territories, saying his words 'potentially eroded a very precarious trust.' The issue has emerged in light of Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to introduce legislation that would fast-track approvals for major energy and infrastructure projects by cutting the timeline to two years, down from five. The Assembly of First Nations, a national advocacy organization representing more than 600 First Nations across the country, has expressed concerns that, from what they have seen of the forthcoming bill, it 'suggests a serious threat' to First Nations treaty rights. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. In a recent letter to Carney, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak cited the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which outlines the principle of obtaining 'free, prior, and informed consent' regarding laws and decisions that affect Indigenous peoples. When asked about that principle on Tuesday, Fraser outlined his interpretation of it, telling reporters that it demands 'a very deep level of engagement and understanding of the rights that may be impacted.' However, he said, 'it stops short of a complete veto' when it comes to government decisions On Wednesday, Fraser apologized for those comments, saying it gave some the impression of the government wanting to ' work unilaterally, not in partnership,' with Indigenous people. 'Despite innocent intentions, I think my comments actually caused hurt and potentially eroded a very precarious trust that has been built up over many years to respect the rights of Indigenous people in this country,' he said on his way into the Liberal caucus meeting. The minister said that after he made those remarks he received a call from the national chief, 'expressing her frustration.' Fraser said he apologized to Woodhouse Nepinak and committed to do so publicly. 'This is completely on my own initiative,' Fraser told reporters. 'I've not been asked to do this by anyone. (Woodhouse Nepinak) said that she would appreciate if I would offer some clarity. But this is not coming from anyone within government. This is something I feel compelled to do.' A request for comment from the Assembly of First Nations has yet to be returned. More to come … Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here .
