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CTV News
2 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
City councillors in Nanaimo, B.C., reject plan for fence to protect municipal staff
Nanaimo's council has decided not to proceed with a plan to build a fence to protect city hall staff from disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next door. City staff had proposed a 'robust' 1.8-metre-high fence to protect employees from 'congregations' of people at the site, saying workers had been subjected to intimidation and harassment. But a committee meeting on Wednesday decided there would be 'no recommendation for action' on the proposal, which had an estimated price tag of $412, 000. Mayor Leonard Krog says he 'carefully considered' the proposal but the proposal is now 'dead.' He says he wasn't satisfied the fence 'would make any real difference' for safety, adding that the province needs to invest more resources to address mental health issues. Coun. Hilary Eastmure says she voted against the fencing proposal, because it would have created a 'false sense of safety' that would have sent a 'really problematic message' without solving problems in the area. This report by Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press, was first published July 16, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Mifel Tennis Open quarters with straight sets win
LOS CABOS - Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised past American Govind Nanda 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday in second-round action at the Mifel Tennis Open. Shapovalov had four aces to three double faults in the match, which lasted just one hour. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native also broke on five of his seven chances and won 73 per cent of his first-serve points. Nanda had one ace and one double fault, winning 57 per cent of his first-serve points. He only broke once out of four opportunities. The third-seeded Shapovalov will face the winner of Australia's Tristan Schoolkate and Germany's Daniel Altmaier in the quarterfinals. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Mifel Tennis Open quarters with straight sets win
LOS CABOS – Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised past American Govind Nanda 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday in second-round action at the Mifel Tennis Open. Shapovalov had four aces to three double faults in the match, which lasted just one hour. The Richmond Hill, Ont., native also broke on five of his seven chances and won 73 per cent of his first-serve points. Nanda had one ace and one double fault, winning 57 per cent of his first-serve points. He only broke once out of four opportunities. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The third-seeded Shapovalov will face the winner of Australia's Tristan Schoolkate and Germany's Daniel Altmaier in the quarterfinals. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
6 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault
FERGUS - Ontario's alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie Newfie as of July 15. The commission says it has also issued a notice of proposal to revoke the bar's liquor licence. The regulator says the Liquor Licence and Control Act states that people are not eligible for a liquor licence when there are reasonable grounds to believe they won't do business according to the law and with integrity and honesty. It says the court ruling in the sex assault case of Robert O'Brien is enough evidence to back up those concerns. The commission says businesses who are served with a suspension order or a notice of proposal to revoke a licence have the right to appeal within 15 days. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.3 earthquake off Alaska's panhandle
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's emergency information agency says there is no tsunami threat to the province after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska's panhandle. The all-clear for B.C.'s coast came after the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for parts of southern Alaska and the peninsula. It says a tsunami has been confirmed for the area and impacts are expected. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck off the peninsula's coast near Sand Point, Alaska, at 1:37 p.m. It's unclear if anyone in British Columbia felt the quake. The centre issued the warning in Alaska for more than 1,100 kilometres of coastline and while most of the area is lightly populated, the warning covers the community of Kodiak, with a population of about 5,200 people. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
