Skip to content

Village Picks

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was 'simply wrong' and 'offensive'
WNBA players union 'stands with' Griner after guilty plea

WNBA players union 'stands with' Griner after guilty plea

Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to receive from her WNBA peers
Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Some Ontario hospitals, particularly those in smaller communities, are warning that recent emergency department closures may recur throughout the summer as they scramble to address staffing shortages
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years
Rotting meat at shuttered butcher shop causes stink in North Bay

Rotting meat at shuttered butcher shop causes stink in North Bay

The power has long been cut off, and the foul smell and infestation of insects indicates meat has been festering inside for quite some time
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Book a flight, then buckle up for a fight

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Book a flight, then buckle up for a fight

Episode 12 of the podcast: Air travel is an absolute mess these days, as cancelled flights and lost suitcases pile up. Meet the man who has made it is his mission to stick up for passenger rights
Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting

Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting

The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there
Britain's Boris Johnson battles to stay as PM amid revolt

Britain's Boris Johnson battles to stay as PM amid revolt

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to remain in office Wednesday, brushing off calls for his resignation after three Cabinet ministers and a slew of junior officials said they could no longer serve under his scandal-plagued leadership
Patrick Brown, disqualified from CPC race, facing Brampton mayoral troubles as well

Patrick Brown, disqualified from CPC race, facing Brampton mayoral troubles as well

Patrick Brown, disqualified from the federal Conservative leadership race due to allegations of wrongdoing, is facing another set of troubles in Brampton, Ont., where he serves as mayor
'Hooks are in:' Father says daughter was manipulated online before disappearance

'Hooks are in:' Father says daughter was manipulated online before disappearance

An Edmonton man says his daughter was fun-loving and kind but started to change as the 13-year-old got caught up in psychological games with an older man online.