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Helena Logan celebrated by large gathering of friends and family for her 100th birthday
Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is seeking four new board members future of healthcare in our community.
Lead the future of local healthcare and join the NGH
Board of Directors
Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) is seeking four new board members to help shape the future of healthcare in our community.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with experience in business, risk management, board governance, or legal expertise required. What matters most is your passion for making a differ
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with experience in business, risk management, board governance, or legal expertise—though it’s not required. What matters most is your passion for making a difference.
Six Nations’ newest centenarian’s secret to a long life was always having a positive attitude and having a smile on her face.
As a board member, you’ll attend nine meetings per year and ensure high-quality care for those who rely on NGH.
As a board member, you’ll attend nine meetings per year, help guide hospital strategy, and ensure high-quality care for those who rely on NGH.
Lead the future of local
Board of Directors
We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from members and newcomers to our community.
We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from Indigenous community members and newcomers to our community.
Apply by: April 25, 2025
Contact: Charlene Charles, Coordinator of Board Affairs,Norfolk General Hospital Board of Directors at ccharles@ngh.on.ca
Helena Logan, who was born on Apr. 16, 1925, has seen the invention of antibiotics, television, and computers, things we can’t live without today, yet she’s still going strong at 100.
Over 150 friends and family came out to the Community Hall to celebrate her long life on Saturday.
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Although she uses a walker, she still lives independently at her home on Chiefswood Road, says her daughter, Dianna.
Logan, nee Styres, was born on the reserve and worked on farmers’ fields until she married her husband, Harold.
She went to school for dress making and became a talented designer. She even had her own clothing shop making custom bikinis in California in the 1980s.
“She enjoyed that,” said Dianna. “She made us kids
a lot of our clothes. When she was up here (Ohsweken), if anyone needed alterations, she would be able to do that for them.”
After her clothing career, she ventured into real estate.
“We were purchasing a house and the realtor was surprised she knew as much as she did and we got a good deal,” said Dianna.
She loved to dance and had four kids, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren.
She even had a bit part in the Joseph Brantthemed period movie, Divided Loyalties, where she wore traditional regalia for her her role as an extra.
Family members live on the property with Logan and has caretakers come during the day to help her out but she still lives at home independently.
She’s also the Styres family matriarch, and is the great-aunt of noted businessmen Curt Styres and Glenn Styres.
All of her five siblings
have passed away.
Dianna says her mom loves big band music from the 40s, Dean Martin and Elvis.
“She just enjoys people and being around good people.”
She’s happy in the morning and has a smile on her face coming down the stairs, she said.
Logan lives with her dog, a golden doodle, that greets her every morning, too.
And she takes her walker out on the ramp from the home and walks around the property as often as she can to get some exercise.
“She’s doing good. She likes to eat. She just enjoys life and has a positive outlook on life. She doesn’t take a lot of pills. Her health is really good. She has been eating healthy all her life.”
Logan will occasionally take part in senior activities and socials held in the community, too.
Dianna said her mom is so healthy, she only had a runny nose when she came down with Covid.
Dianna said her mom’s number one advice to people is to stay in school and learn as much as you can.
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Helena Logan has many grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren. HYATT-PETERSON
Helena Logan celebrated her birthday with over 150 people at the Community Hall including her Sault family relatives. HYATT-PETERSON
Indspire and Teck supporting students across Canada
JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com
In April, Indspire announced a three-year, $465,000 agreement with Teck Resources Limited (Teck), to provide career and educational opportunities for Indigenous youth across Canada.
Teck has partnered with Indspire since 2012 and this agreement will help students pursuing post-secondary studies in key fields, as well as supporting a range of essential Indspire programs and events.
“Our partnership with Teck has had a transformative impact on the lives of Indigenous students over the past 15 years,” said Mike DeGagné, president and CEO of Indspire.
“We are grateful for their continued support, which will provide Indigenous youth with access to education and career opportunities in fields critical to Canada’s future. Together, we are investing in the next generation of Indigenous leaders.”
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the
long-term benefit of these individuals, their families, communities, and Canada.
Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing metals essential to economic development and the energy transition. Teck has a portfolio of world-class copper and zinc operations across North and South America and an industry-leading copper growth pipeline.
Under the renewed agreement, Teck will support several core initiatives over the next three years, including:
Building Brighter Futures (BBF) Program
($150,000): Matched by Indspire for a total of $300,000 over three years, this funding will provide cash awards to 30 Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary and apprenticeship programs in fields such as engineering, earth sciences, environmental studies, business, and skilled trades such as heavy-duty mechanics, electricians, welders, and instrumentation technicians.
Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering ($100,000): In April 2025, Teck will be the Host City Sponsor of this dynamic nation event,
which brings together Indigenous youth from across Canada to explore career opportunities, develop leadership skills, and connect with potential mentors. Teck will also sponsor Soaring for the next two years as the Supporting Sponsor.
Soaring Travel Fund
($15,000): In 2025, this funding will support travel costs for Indigenous youth attending the Soaring event in British Columbia.
Indspire Awards Dinner
($200,000): In April 2025, Teck will also welcome guests to Vancouver as the Host City Sponsor of the prestigious Indspire Awards Dinner, a celebration of Indigenous excellence and achievement. This event shines a spotlight on Indigenous role models and leaders, inspiring the next generation of Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams. Teck will also sponsor the Awards for the next two years.
“We are proud to extend our partnership with Indspire and to play a role in helping Indigenous students across Canada succeed in their educational journeys,” said Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck.
Chief Nepinak marks Earth Day
By 2RT Staff
OTTAWA – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement to mark Earth Day. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls on the world to unite behind renewable energy and triple global clean electricity generation by the year 2030.
“Since time immemorial, First Nations have lived in balance with Mother Earth,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak.
“Today, we face a triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. First Nations laws and intergenerational knowledge systems provide
the foundation for solutions to these crises. Our people are already taking action, protecting nature, advancing environmental justice, and responding to climate change. But more support is needed. Investments in clean, sustainable, First Nations-led solutions must be prioritized. Our strength comes from Mother Earth, and our future generations depend on how we continue to honour and protect her.”
“Across the country, First Nations are leading the way in clean energy projects, from solar and hydro to wind and geothermal,” added National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “But barriers such as limited
access to capital, jurisdictional uncertainty, and restrictive federal funding programs continue to limit our full participation in the clean energy transition. As the world works to triple clean energy generation by 2030, governments must do more to support First Nations leadership in this work, including ensuring our full and equal participation at every table where decisions are made.”
The AFN’s federal election priorities document, Prosperity for All, calls for sustained investment in First Nations-led climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
By Craig Lord
The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.
Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friday and Monday set a new record for turnout, with 7.3 million people casting ballots early.
That's up 25 per cent from the 5.8 million people who took part in advance voting in the 2021 federal election.
Elections Canada said it made adjustments to deal with long lineups at polling stations in the early part of the long weekend.
Voters can still cast a ballot early at an Elections Canada office until 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
With less than a week to go until election day on April 28, federal leaders were
making their closing pitches Tuesday to voters across the country,
The Conservative campaign released its costed election platform a day after the end of advance voting. The Liberals and NDP both released their platforms on Saturday, the second day of advance polls.
The Conservative party platform forecasts $100 billion in deficits over the next four years, along with billions of dollars in tax cuts and new revenues.
That document also clarifies some earlier Conservative pledges — such as the plan to slash the bottom income tax rate in Canada to 12.75 per cent from 15 per cent, a measure that the platform now shows would be phased in over four years.
Conservative Leader Poilievre said at a campaign event in Vaughan, Ont., on Tuesday that his plan would cut bureaucracy, government consulting and some foreign aid and "un-
leash a half-trillion dollars of economic growth" in the resource development and housing sectors.
Both Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attacked the Conservatives' numbers on Tuesday.
"If you look at what they're proposing, the numbers are not based in any reality," Singh said at an event in Vancouver.
The NDP leader said he would push back against cuts in the Liberal and Conservative platforms.
The Liberal platform promises $28 billion in savings over four years through "increased government productivity."
The Liberals would add roughly $129 billion worth of new measures, including a one percentage-point tax cut to the lowest income bracket that would add to the deficit over the next four years.
Carney also has pledged to separate the budget into operating and capital
streams, and to balance the operating side by 20282029. But he would still run a $48 billion deficit on the capital side for that fiscal year.
The Conservative platform projects a $14 billion deficit by 2028.
The Conservatives' figures include forecasts of billions of dollars in boosted revenue from building additional homes, scrapping the industrial carbon price and cracking down on tax evasion, among other sources. But Carney claimed at an event in Trois-Rivières, Que., on Tuesday that his own party's plan would project a budget surplus in five years' time if it used the same growth assumptions informing the Conservatives' platform.
Carney said his platform does not "rely" on rosy predictions in a global climate of economic uncertainty tied to the United States' trade war.
"We are in a crisis. In a crisis, you always plan
for the worst, you don't hope for the best, and you don't make those types of assumptions," he said.
"The Conservatives, who have no experience managing crises ... they don't know what they're doing, so they make those assumptions."
The Liberal platform is based on real gross domestic product projections the parliamentary budget officer released in March that forecast growth of 1.7 per cent of GDP this year and 1.5 per cent in 2026.
The Conservative campaign did not respond to a request for clarity on GDP estimates underpinning the platform.
The International Monetary Fund released an updated World Economic Outlook on Tuesday that projected scaled-down growth of 1.4 per cent for Canada this year and 1.6 per cent in 2026. Those figures are down 0.6 percentage points and 0.4 points, respectively, from the
IMF's previous forecasts in January.
The report said global economic risks are tilted towards the worse outcomes due to trade uncertainty and market volatility.
Carney toured through Quebec on Tuesday promising to protect residents of the province from U.S. President Donald Trump. He laid out plans to maintain supply management for farmers, increase funding for CBC/Radio-Canada and move forward with major nation-building projects through Quebec.
Singh was campaigning in Metro Vancouver and his home riding of Burnaby Central on Tuesday before he headed to Edmonton for a rally with Alberta's former NDP premier Rachel Notley.
— with files from Kyle Duggan and Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa and Nick Murray in Vaughan, Ont. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 22, 2025.
Chiefs of Ontario vow to protect inherent rights of Indigenous people
TORONTO - The Chiefs of Ontario have issued the following statement in response to Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, tabled last week by the Ontario government:
The Ontario government tabled new legislation last week aimed at speeding up mining and infrastructure development in the province.
The Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy
Act, 2025, if passed, will empower the government with a host of new tools including the ability to designate “special economic zones” that are linked to the province’s economy or security. It will also be able to amend current legislation and regulations it says are slowing projects.
“As we have said time and time again, any development or legislation that affects First Nations’ inherent or Treaty rights must have their free, prior and informed consent,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict.
“The government says that this new legislation will not impact their duty to consult—I truly hope that is the case. First Nations are keen to uplift their communities and people, but it cannot come at the expense of their rights, wellbeing, or their environments.”
In a press release published by the province, Premier Doug Ford said that the Ring of Fire will be among the first places that would be dubbed a special economic zone, potentially speeding up proposed mining activities in the vast Northern
Ontario region.
The government said this legislation will shorten timelines on projects by 50 per cent and that the “special economic zones” and regulations that will govern this new legislation are intended to be in place by September 2025.
Among the proposed changes is a time limit on government reviews of applications submitted by proponents. Environmental oversight will be streamlined under the Act by “adopting a ‘registration first’ approach in place of the current
permitting framework,” according to a government briefing.
Given the urgent and targeted nature of this legislation, the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council has already convened to discuss this proposed legislation. The Leadership Council are calling on the government to undertake a full consultation process with Ontario First Nations prior to proceeding with this legislation and include exemptions for First Nations laws within the Act.
“These ‘special economic zones’ are vaguely
defined and could be used to try and undermine our rights and ignore our sovereignty. You can’t ‘unleash’ our rights or our sacred responsibilities to our lands and waters with the wave of a pen,” said Regional Chief Benedict.
“The government and mining proponents will need to work with each individual Nation that could be impacted by any given development to ensure they are adequately consulted and freely consent to any activities within their territories.”
Crown submits closing arguments in police officer murder trial
The Crown has submitted its closing arguments in the murder trial of OPP officer Greg Pierzchala, who was shot just outside the border of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Crown prosecutors argued Tuesday that the pair of accused suspects killed the officer in 2022 in order to avoid arrest.
Prosecutor Fraser McCracken argued in his closing submissions that Randall McKenzie was the shooter and Brandi Stewart-Sperry helped him.
Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 while responding to a vehicle in a ditch just west of Hagersville.
Police said at the time that Pierzchala was killed the same day he learned he had passed his 10-month probation period with the OPP. McKenzie, 27, who has ties to Mississaugas of
the Credit First Nation, and Stewart-Sperry, 32, were each charged with first-degree murder in the 28-year-old officer's death. Both of the accused have pleaded not guilty.
Police reports say around 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 27, Pierzchala was responding to reports of a stolen 2021 black Chevrolet truck that had landed in the ditch on Townline Road near Concession 14, just west of Ojibway Road between Hagersville and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN).
According to police, the suspects opened fire on Pierzchala, who police believe did not have a chance to draw his own weapon. Police reported to EMS that the officer received gunshot wounds to the chest and leg, and was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
The two suspects fled in the stolen vehicle, and then on foot into the bush
behind a home on Mississauga Road on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, police reported.
Police had issued an Ontario-wide shelter in place order as they searched for the suspects.
Stewart-Sperry was found nearby and arrested at a site just off Ojibway Road at around 6:30 p.m. while McKenzie was caught east of that location around 6:50 p.m. in a field near Ojibway Road.
During the first day of trial, prosecutor Fraser McCracken said in his opening statement that Pierzchala was responding to a call about a car in a ditch, a common report the OPP receives in the winter.
Pierzchala's body camera shows the moments leading up to and including his death, he said.
In the footage, Pierzchala can be heard advising the suspects that the camera is recording, McCracken said.
"You will see him exiting the cruiser, notepad
in hand," McCracken told the jury. "As he dies, the footage shows two people walking away from him.”
McCracken said an autopsy showed Pierzchala was shot six times.
A witness alleges that McKenzie demanded the keys to her car after the shooting, and that both suspects subsequently drove off in it.
An officer testified that police searched for the suspects using a helicopter's thermal imaging technology on that cold and dark December evening, before both were taken into custody.
Testimony revealed that police recovered a Glock 19 handgun near the area and McKenzie’s DNA was found on the weapon.
The Crown also testified that there was a hole in the hoodie McKenzie was wearing with gunshot residue on it.
One witness, Michael Ehl, testified that he tried to help the officer,
who was on the ground groaning.
Another witness, Paul Reichenbach, testified he saw Pierzchala fall down and a man and woman getting into the Chevy Silverado.
Reichenbach had tried to block the truck from leaving the scene, court heard, but was told by another woman to let the truck go because he (the accused) had a gun.
“Smoke was rising, tires were squealing,” he testified, adding that he then followed the Silverado toward Hagersville and the driver was “very unsafe.”
OPP Detective Paul Drake also testified the Silverado was abandoned at a home on Mississauga Road, where McKenzie’s mother lived.
Family members testified finding both the accused in a trailer on the property that afternoon before they were later arrested.
McCracken said, “Both Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry, together as a team and separately as individuals, had a problem. If the police came to the scene, they were going to get arrested.”
The Crown argued there was “overwhelming” evidence that McKenzie was the shooter, finding his DNA on the Glock-19 and in the ditched car. There was also gunshot residue inside McKenzie’s pocket of his hoodie that he was wearing at the time of his arrest.
The pocket had a hole in it.
He argued Stewart-Sperry helped him in the aftermath of the shooting.
Deliberations could begin as early as Thursday, court heard.
With files from The Canadian Press
What first-time homeowners should know about fertilizing a lawn
resale value, but it’s never too early to prioritize lawn care, which should include routine fertilization.
Shortly after buying a home, many first-time homeowners recognize how challenging it can be to maintain a property. Many embrace that challenge and refashion their homes to reflect their personalities, interests and tastes.
First-time homeowners may direct the bulk of their attention to decorating the interiors of their homes upon moving in, but the work extends outside as well. Tending to a lawn is a responsibility worth taking seriously, as the American Society of Landscape Architects reports a well-groomed landscape can increase resale value by anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent.
First-time homeowners may not be thinking about
Fertilizing can ensure a lawn grows in lush, green and healthy, but first-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time. Identify what the lawn needs before purchasing fertilizer. No two lawns are the same, and that’s something to keep in mind when shopping for fertilizer. Even neighbouring properties may have different soil needs, so it’s imperative that homeowners identify any nutrient deficiencies prior to fertilizing. A simple, inexpensive soil test can reveal what a lawn needs, and such results can help homeowners pick the right fertilizer for their properties.
Get a handle on ni-
trogen needs. First-time homeowners will undoubtedly come across fertilizers promising to address nitrogen needs in a lawn, but it’s important
to avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen. Nitrogen is absorbed quickly, particularly when homeowners remember to water each day after fertilizing. So
it’s easy to add too much nitrogen, which can lead to the development of thatch that ultimately blocks sunlight, nutrients and water, thus leading to weaker roots and a lawn that looks nothing like the lush, green carpet homeowners are aiming for. Homeowners concerned about overdoing it with nitrogen can utilize a slow-release fertilizer that gives the lawn time to absorb nutrients and break them down.
Apply evenly. Even application is an important component of successful fertilizing. Many find it easier to apply fertilizer evenly when using a spreader with a granule fertilization product.
Spray fertilizers can work as well, but first-timers may find it difficult to apply products evenly when spraying. When using a spreader, read fertilizing packaging instructions
carefully to ensure the spreader is on the right setting when starting. If the setting is not correct, you may end up spreading too much or too little fertilizer.
Fertilize more than once. The lawn care experts at Lawn Doctor note that strategic applications across the seasons will increase the chances a lawn comes in lush and green. Fertilizing more than once between spring and fall is a necessity no matter which type of grass is in the yard, but the timing may vary depending on grass type and local climate. Consult with a local lawn care professional to determine when and how often to fertilize.
Fertilizing a lawn can produce a home exterior homeowners can be proud of, even if they have little or no experience with lawn maintenance.
First-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time. FILE
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
By Chris Megerian And Zeke Miller
WASHINGTON — The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty.
The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed out top advisers and faces fresh controversy over sharing sensitive information about airstrikes in Yemen outside of classified channels. A former Pentagon spokesperson who was ousted last week wrote in Politico that Trump should fire Hegseth for presiding over a “fullblown meltdown."
Hegseth lashed out on Tuesday on Fox News Channel, where he was a weekend host before joining Trump's administration, by faulting the people who used to work for him.
“Those folks who were leaking, who have been pushed out of the building, are now attempting to leak and sabotage the president’s agenda," he said.
The interpersonal drama is not — at least yet — a dominant plot line of Trump's return to the White House. But its reemergence after a period of relative discipline in his ranks reflects a turbulent management style that has been suppressed or papered over, not reformed.
Trump's national security team was recently rattled by an Oval Office visit from Laura Loomer, a farright conspiracy theorist who has been questioning his staff's trustworthiness. The Republican president fired some of the officials, emboldening Loomer to continue scrutinizing people across the administration.
In an interview with independent journalist Tara Palmeri released on Monday, Loomer mocked
the idea that the White House is “one big happy family.”
“The advisers don’t get along with each other,” she said. “The heads of agencies don’t get along with each other.”
Tariff trouble causes friction for the Trump team Much of the tension is connected to Trump's determination to use tariffs to rebalance the global economy, with officials often contradicting each other and occasionally turning to insults. Trump adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur whose companies could suffer from higher costs brought on by import taxes, sharply criticized Peter Navarro, Trump's top counselor on trade, as “dumber than a sack of bricks."
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the idea of growing dissension within the administration, saying there are “far more examples of the president's team working together enthusiastically and
collaboratively to advance the administration's goals.”
“The numbers and results of this administration speak for themselves,” she said. “The president and his team are getting work done.”
Trump has always had a high tolerance for chaos, shunning traditional policy deliberations to entertain divergent opinions and viewing unpredictability as a negotiating tool. He’s spent years fostering a competitive atmosphere among his staff members, who are often chosen for their devotion and penchant for aggression. But now the increasing strife underscores the risks for more turmoil in the months ahead, as Trump presses forward with a dramatic overhaul of the federal bureaucracy, international trade, foreign policy and more. John Bolton, who served as national security adviser in Trump’s first term before writing a tell-all book critical of the
president’s inner circle, said the drama reflects the lack of a consistent ideology and the inexperience of many administration officials.
“The only thing they have in common is the belief that they should show personal fealty to Trump,” Bolton said. “That got them the job. That may in fact keep them in the job. But it shows how fundamentally unserious they are.”
The situation is a test for Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, who helped run Trump's presidential campaign last year. She earned a reputation for imposing an unusual level of order on Trump's chaotic orbit — though she carefully avoided trying to control Trump or his impulses — and he praised her as “the ice maiden.”
During Trump's first term, he had four chiefs of staff — one of them serving in an acting capacity for more than a year.
The second, former U.S. Marine Gen. John Kelly,
became a sharp critic of the president after he left the job, describing him as a fascist during the 2024 election.
White House closes ranks around Hegseth With his new administration, Trump has surrounded himself with loyalists, and he's been reluctant to throw anyone overboard in response to negative coverage from the mainstream media, which he considers to be an enemy. Allies say the hesitance to make personnel changes in this term is meant to deny giving a win to critics, even if it means leaving troubled officials in place.
On Monday, the president brushed off reports that Hegseth participated in a second group chat to talk about pending airstrikes in Yemen last month. The first chat, which used the encrypted messaging application Signal, involved top administration officials as well as the editor of The Atlantic, who was accidentally included in the discussion.
Tuesday, April 29
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White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
By Kelly Geraldine Malone
White
House Press
Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border — but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. Leavitt says there has been a significant drop in the number of people illegally crossing into the U.S. from Canada.
Trump cited the flow of people and fentanyl across the border as his reason for hitting Canada with steep economywide tariffs in March.
The president partially paused those duties a few days later for imports compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.
Imports that aren’t compliant continue to be hit with 25 per cent tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy and potash. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows a tiny volume of fentanyl is seized at the northern border.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 22, 2025.
Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities,
colleges
By Liam Casey
Ontario says it will invest $750 million to boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at colleges and universities across the province. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn says the funding will be used to fund 20,500 STEM spots per year.
Quinn says the investment in students will help create a more resilient economy, which has been hurting recently with U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating trade war. Colleges and universities have struggled financially for years under Doug Ford's Progressive
considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must:
- Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age;
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public
- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required)
- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record;
- Certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges
- Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.
Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:
- Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
- A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River
- Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and
- Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset
Desirable Qualifications:
• Six Nations Band member preferred
Assets:
• Previous policing related experience
• Law and security courses, etc.
Conservative government, which froze tuition for domestic students, and more recently due to the federal government's cap on study permits for international students.
Last year, the provincial government ponied up $1.3 billion to help stabilize the sector, which was about half the amount colleges and universities said they needed.
The province says the money for STEM programs will be available as soon as institutions sign their 2025 to 2030 operating funding agreements.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 22, 2025.
By Paola Loriggio
Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday as the jurors who will hear their sexual assault case were selected.
Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June 2018.
McLeod is facing an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault.
The players, all dressed in dark suits, entered their pleas one by one in a packed London courtroom as jury selection began
Tuesday morning. By the end of the day, 14 jurors and two alternates were chosen. The jury appeared to be composed of a majority of women. The trial is expected to begin Wednesday and last about eight weeks.
The charges against the players relate to an incident that allegedly occurred as many of the team’s members were in London for a Hockey Canada gala celebrating their gold-medal win at that year’s world junior tournament. The complainant cannot be identified under a standard publication ban.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 22, 2025.
know the score.
Capitals call up Cree defenseman Montour wins Fan Favourite
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
2025 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
First Round DIVISION SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7)
All Times Eastern EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
Toronto (1) vs. Ottawa (WC1)
(Toronto leads series 1-0)
Tuesday's result
Ottawa at Toronto
Sunday's result
Toronto 6 Ottawa 2
Thursday's game
Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 26
Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 29
x-Ottawa at Toronto, TBD
Friday, May 1
x-Toronto at Ottawa, TBD
Saturday, May 3
x-Ottawa at Toronto, TBD
Tampa Bay (2) vs. Florida
(3)
Tuesday's result
Florida at Tampa Bay
Thursday's game
Florida at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 26
Tampa Bay at Florida, 1 p.m.
Monday, Apr. 28
Tampa Bay at Florida, TBD
Wednesday, Apr. 30
x-Florida at Tampa Bay, TBD
Friday, May 2
x-Tampa Bay at Florida, TBD
Sunday, May 4
x-Florida at Tampa Bay, TBD
Metropolitan Division
Washington (1) vs. Montreal (WC2)
(Washington leads series 1-0)
Monday's result
Washington 3 Montreal 2 (OT)
Wednesday's game
Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m.
Friday's game
Washington at Montreal, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 27
Washington at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 30
x-Montreal at Washington, TBD
Friday, May 2
x-Washington at Montreal, TBD
Sunday, May 4
x-Montreal at Washington, TBD
Carolina (2) vs. New Jersey (3)
(Carolina leads series 1-0)
Tuesday's result
New Jersey at Carolina
Sunday's result
Carolina 4 New Jersey 1
Friday's game
Carolina at New Jersey, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 27
Carolina at New Jersey, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 29
x-New Jersey at Carolina, TBD
Friday, May 2
x-Carolina at New Jersey, TBD
Sunday, May 4
x-New Jersey at Carolina, TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
Winnipeg (1) vs. St. Louis (WC2)
(Winnipeg leads series 2-0)
Monday's result
Winnipeg 2 St. Louis 1
Saturday's result
Winnipeg 5 St. Louis 3
Thursday's game
Winnipeg at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 27
Winnipeg at St. Louis, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 30
x-St. Louis at Winnipeg, TBD
Friday, May 2
x-Winnipeg at St. Louis, TBD
Sunday, May 4
x-St. Louis at Winnipeg, TBD
Dallas (2) vs. Colorado (3) (Series tied 1-1)
Monday's result
Dallas 4 Colorado 3 (OT)
Saturday's result
Colorado 5 Dallas 1
Wednesday's game
Dallas at Colorado, 9:30
p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 26
Dallas at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.
Monday, Apr. 28
Colorado at Dallas, TBD
Thursday, May 1
x-Dallas at Colorado, TBD
Saturday, May 3
x-Colorado at Dallas, TBD
Pacific Division
Vegas (1) vs. Minnesota (WC1)
(Vegas leads series 1-0)
Tuesday's result
Minnesota at Vegas
Sunday's result
Vegas 4 Minnesota 2
Thursday's game
Vegas at Minnesota, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 26
Vegas at Minnesota, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 29
x-Minnesota at Vegas, TBD
Thursday, May 1
x-Vegas at Minnesota, TBD
Saturday, May 3
x-Minnesota at Vegas, TBD
Los Angeles (2) vs. Edmonton (3)
(Los Angeles leads series 1-0)
Monday's result
Los Angeles 6 Edmonton 5
Wednesday's game
Edmonton at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.
Friday's game
Los Angeles at Edmonton, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 27
Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 29
x-Edmonton at Los Angeles, TBD
Thursday, May 1
x-Los Angeles at Edmonton, TBD
Saturday, May 3
x-Edmonton at Los Angeles, TBD
x _ played only if necessary
The Washington Capitals have called up Cree defenceman Ethan Bear from the Hershey Bears. Bear accumulated 46 points (10G 36A) in 62 games played this season. FILE
Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour was named the 2024-25 winner of the Fan Favorite Award (as voted on by the fans). In his first season in Seattle, Montour scored a career high 18 goals and had 41 points. FILE
SIX NATIONS COUNCIL
SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS
ATTN:
Beverly Beaver October 22, 1947- April 19, 2025
A loving and caring wife to the late George, mother to late George, Jr. and Pam. Grandmother to Brittany (Alex), Kurt, and Taima. Great grandmother to Brody, Isabella, Alex, Jr. and Lillian (Hurricane Lilly). Sister to late Sidney (Doris), late Frank, late Sandra, late Wanda (Roman), Charlene (Dan), Toni (Ron), Justine (Tony). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She loved family…whether it was watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play hockey, softball and hardball and celebrating birthdays. She was always there. Her caring nephew Josh and loyal companion Jojo Macy (her inherited dog) was always by her side. No surprise to those who knew her, she refused to give up on her Toronto Maple Leafs. Bev played hockey (Team Ontario, Burlington and Six Nations) and softball (Ohsweken Mohawks) at the highest of levels. A few of her proudest achievements were winning the Tom Longboat award twice, being inducted into the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition and having an article written about her in The Hockey News. Although sports took her all around Canada and the USA she was happiest representing and calling Six Nations home.
Thank you to her palliative care team at Juravinski (Dr. Jimenez) and Six Nations Palliative Care Team.
Resting at the Styres Funeral Home in Ohsweken after 4 pm on Monday April 21, 2025 with a service at 7 pm. Funeral Service at 11am on Tuesday April 22, 2025 Styres Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
Oh! The good ol’ Hockey game
Is the best game you can name
And the best game you can name
Is the good ol’ Hockey game
The Hockey Song by Stompin’ Tom Connors
Cheryl Renee Bomberry-Hill July 13, 1966 - April 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Cheryl Renee Bomberry-Hill at Brantford General Hospital surrounded by family on April 19th. She will be deeply missed by her
Skanawiio, Hutton and Miller. She is survived by her parents Oliver “Cap” and Eleanor “Chuckie” Bomberry. Pre-deceased by in laws Hubert and Penny Hill. Loving sister to Karen, Wes “Bubz”, Lisa (Todd), Cam (Julia), Cory (Janis), Shane, Melanie (Wade). Pre-deceased by her brother Wayne, sister-in-law Beth and nephews Craig and Ronin. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cheryl was the heart and soul of the Six Nations Rivermen for many years. She will be resting at her home 1403 Fourth Line Road Ohsweken after 11 am on Monday April 21st. Funeral service will be held at her home on Wednesday April 23 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken.
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1. English TV station
4. It fuels cars
7. Where ships dock (abbr.)
10. Indigenous people of Thailand
11. Midway between northeast and east
12. Small Milky Way constellation
13. Fritz __, Austrian chemist
15. A Brit’s grandmother
16. Colombian city
19. Visualize
21. Charged
23. People’s assets
24. Informative books
25. Jeer
26. You can do it with your horn
27. Agents of your downfall
30. Central Uganda city
34. Supervises flying
35. Type of tree
36. Alfalfa
41. Dishwasher soap brand
45. Hall where military eats
46. Ancient Greek City
47. Speaks incessantly
50. Discuss again
54. Extreme greed
55. Adopt or support
56. Fantasy writer Russell
57. Seize
59. Early Mesoamerican civilization
60. Noted pet detective Ventura
61. Automobile
62. Georgia rockers
63. Color opposite green
64. Amount of time
65. Attempt
CLUES DOWN
1. Sheep sound
2. Some can be emotional
3. Inflammation of colon lining
4. Origins
5. Comedienne Gasteyer
6. Perceived by the senses
7. A place to play ball
8. Occur before
9. Animal body parts
13. Thanksgiving dessert
14. Root mean square (abbr.)
17. 1960s teen idol Bobby
18. Promotional materials
20. One point east of northeast
22. Piers Anthony protagonist
27. Popular sports league
28. Cologne
29. Partner to cheese
31. Constrictor snake
32. Not good
33. Supplement with difficulty
37. Hug with fondness
38. Enforced again
39. Small amount of time (abbr.)
40. Substance
41. Anterior parts of the brain
42. Brews
43. Where ships load cargo
44. Holiday season singer
47. “__ humbug!”
48. Monetary unit of Macao
49. Popular children’s book elephant
51. Glutinous
52. Function
53. Old world, new
58. Swiss river
SUDOKU
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Spending time with new friends and those you’ve know for years can be a satisfying way to pass the week, Aries. Try to plan some activities that you can enjoy together.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this week you may choose to tackle some necessary, albeit time-consuming, chores. They may take a few hours, but then you’ll have time to unwind.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, certain information that you have been looking for may finally come to the surface. Once you have your answers, you might be able to move on to other tasks.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, emotional matters that emerged over the previous few days might soon be settled with all parties feeling satisfied with the results.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, confusion with loved ones can be easily cleared up with a little, honest communication between you and the other people involved. Embrace this chance to be open and honest.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may be especially motivated this week and feel a need to get as much done as possible. Try not to race through tasks without focusing on doing things right.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you are operating at peak efficiency and ready to handle many of the less exciting tasks on your to-do list. Tackle the grunt work and the fun will follow.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You have the stamina and energy to get a lot of chores taken care of this week, Scorpio. But you may be short on time. Enlist other people to help if an opportunity presents itself.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Don’t be surprised if you spend a lot of your time on the phone this week, Sagittarius. There are many things on your to-do list and tackling them one by one is essential.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Financial paperwork and money matters fill the docket for you the next few days, Capricorn. Paying bills, balancing a checkbook and building your nest egg are your top priorities.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
This week you could be feeling industrious and on the lookout for a new project, Aquarius. You will be an asset to anyone who needs extra assistance.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Particularly vivid dreams could have you wondering what your mind is trying to tell you, Pisces. You might come up with some interesting interpretations, but the answers remain unknown. CLUES ACROSS
