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• Carney, Poilievre debate high-speed rail ahead of Wednesday's rally

  09-06-2026 22:49 via thewhig.com
  
  OTTAWA — On the eve of Wednesday’s protest against the Alto high-speed rail proposal, the prime minister and leader of the opposition squared off in the House of Commons about the project.In Tuesday’s question period, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre traded insults across the aisle in the first two questions of the day.“The prime minister is asking Canadians to pay $90 billion for a high-speed train that will destroy farms in Quebec wit
  
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• Donation will bolster emergency care in southeastern Ontario, says hospital organization

  09-06-2026 21:03 via thewhig.com
  
  KINGSTON — A $1.25-million donation is helping Kingston Health Sciences Centre acquire new, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and critical care technology for Kingston General Hospital’s emergency department and Hotel Dieu Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre.The donation from Kingston philanthropist Stephen Sorensen will help purchase two fixed digital radiography (X-ray) systems, one for each hospital site, a new mobile digital X-ray system in the emergency department at KGH, a v
  
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• Great Lakes Museum earns top honour as Ontario’s best small museum for 2026

  09-06-2026 20:57 via thewhig.com
  
  The Great Lakes Museum has been named Ontario’s Top Small Museum (under 100,000 annual visitors) in Attractions Ontario’s 2026 Ontario’s Choice Awards , a prestigious recognition that celebrates excellence in visitor experiences across the province.The award reflects the museum’s ongoing commitment to preserving and sharing Canada’s rich maritime heritage while engaging visitors through innovative exhibits, educational programming, and community initiatives. Chosen
  
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• Staff at Collins Bay Institution seize contraband, unauthorized items

  09-06-2026 20:52 via thewhig.com
  
  Staff vigilance at Collins Bay Institution led to the seizure of multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items over a two-week period, according to federal correctional officials.The interceptions occurred between May 20 and June 5, at the multi-level security institution, preventing the prohibited items from entering the facility and underscoring ongoing efforts to maintain the safety and security of inmates, staff and the public.The items seized included tobacco, marijuana, &
  
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• Kingston infant death case moves closer to trial as preliminary inquiry concludes

  09-06-2026 19:41 via thewhig.com
  
  A preliminary inquiry into the case of a woman charged with second-degree murder and child abandonment has concluded in Kingston, moving the matter one step closer to a possible trial in Superior Court.Justice Janet Robb presided at the Ontario Court of Justice at 279 Wellington St., where the inquiry concluded on June 5. A preliminary inquiry, also known as a preliminary hearing, is not a trial and does not determine whether an accused person is guilty or innocent. Instead, the judge must deci
  
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• Amherst Island Radio faces internal conflict after grant dispute leads to manager's exit

  09-06-2026 16:11 via thewhig.com
  
  Amherst Island Radio , a fully independent radio station that broadcasts from two locations — Stella and Bath — is facing shockwaves after losing its station manager and volunteer of more than 15 years.Eric Tremblay had been the station manager for almost a year. Just before his contract was up for renewal, he said decided not to take on the role again, citing a sequence of events that occurred back in April with the station’s board of directors.At the time, there were 11 volu
  
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