It’s one of the country’s highest honours, and two well-known local residents are receiving it for their work in preserving Black history. The Order of CanadaFew people in Chatham-Kent don’t know or haven’t heard of Shannon and Bryan Prince. In December, both were appointed to the Order of Canada. The Next ChapterHer investment in the Order of Canada comes on the heels of Shannon’s retirement from the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum. Learn more about Black history in Chatham-Kent and the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum here: https://patterncanada.ca/preserving-black-history-with-shannon-prince/, https://patternenergy.com/gaining-perspective-on-black-history/.

"I was extremely frustrated to see that … even though the CPP benefit had only increased by about $35, the province had the audacity to claw it back," he said. Every January, the CPP benefit increases or decreases based on inflation. When the province is determining assistance benefits, it factors in other income, including the CPP disability benefit. About 10 per cent of those on provincial disability benefits also receive CPP benefits, said the province's spokesperson. But Yarush says the moral thing for the NDP government to do would be to stop clawing back the CPP increase.

Bellart High School of the Arts students launched their second annual art exhibition at the TAP Creativity Center in downtown London, Ontario, installing and marketing the exhibition themselves. Emily Hillman, a student at Bellart University, said the Chrysalis-themed display is a great way for students to gain recognition. Students created and installed their own artworkBillart's students were divided into different teams and were responsible for putting the exhibition together by selecting the artwork, installing the pieces, and marketing the show. Billart's students were responsible for putting together the Chrysalis exhibit, a new challenge from last year's exhibit. (Arafa Rana/CBC)Ada Yin was part of the opening reception team, while others were placed on the marketing, documentary, installation and promotion teams.

Blondin and Maltais earn gold and bronze in Mass Start; Ted-Jan Bloemen captures 5000m bronzeSALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES – For the second time this season, Canadians Ivanie Blondin and Valérie Maltais both reached the Mass Start podium at a World Cup, winning gold and bronze, respectively, on the final day of racing in Salt Lake City. Canada leaves Salt Lake City with 6 World Cup medals, adding to the 12 medals they captured during the Four Continents Championships one week ago at the same oval. The ISU World Cup Speed Skating season wraps up next weekend in Quebec City, which is set to host it’s first World Cup in 30 years at the all-new Centre de glaces Intact Assurance. Tickets are still available to attend this historic World Cup Speed Skating competition in Quebec City. (B Division)Mass Start

Conservative and NDP members of the joint committee on medical assistance in dying (MAID) say they want an indefinite pause on the pending expansion of MAID eligibility to include cases of mental illness. "What I think we need to be led by is ... compassion," said Kutcher, a psychiatrist who pushed for MAID to include mental illness. "We certainly recognize that there is equivalency between physical suffering and mental suffering," Holland said. The province has stated that mental illness is "not considered to be an illness" for the purposes of MAID. Health Minister Mark Holland has not ruled out another delay in opening MAID to people with mental illness.

Storms uncover fossils and artifacts, but also wash them awayNewsDuration 2:11Scientists on P.E.I. are still assessing the impact Fiona had on fossils and other cultural artifacts buried in the Island's shoreline. CBC's Nancy Russell has more on what the storm uncovered and what it erased.

That game hit the record books as the fourth-coldest in NFL history, with casualties including frostbite, hypothermia and a busted helmet. For professional sports teams, how might that change the game? Some people argued that air temperature could have been the real culprit. "Since the ball is harder, there is a risk for fractures of the hand and fingers when trying to catch or receive the ball." On Jan. 15, hundreds of fans showed up to prepare Highmark Stadium for the game.

Travel is expected to be hazardous, Environment Canada saysWEATHER ALERTENVIRONMENT CANADA*************************Fog advisory issued for:Niagara, Ont. Current details:Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

(Jean Delisle/CBC - image credit)As Ottawa jumps between mild and freezing temperatures, some outdoor sports retailers say the unpredictable weather is pushing customers away from their businesses. Now, the weather agency is forecasting a stretch of warmer weather as high as 2 C until Friday. Emond says that sometimes bad weather conditions in Ottawa can actually be decent weather conditions up north in Chelsea, Que. Emond says even if there are bad weather conditions in Ottawa, there could still be decent weather conditions in Chelsea, Que. But despite the weather, Allport said the ski industry is still growing and there are "great volunteer teams" that manage ski trails in the city.

But they didn’t have to rely on a search to find out about the Olde Angel Inn and its haunted reputation. “But the Olde Angel Inn is really old. The guest for the Olde Angel Inn episode is Zoé de Grand’Maison, who played Evelyn Evernever on CW’s Riverdale and Gracie Johanssen on BBC America’s sci-fi thriller Orphan Black. Their conclusion about the Olde Angel Inn? “The Olde Angel was definitely chaotic, such a wild ride with many ups and downs,” Hutchie says.

“They would be foolish to put out too much policy ahead of time because it’s (going to be) part of their campaign strategy. So, they’re going to hold back and then they’re going to have a deliberate communications rollout around that,” she said. Despite the governing party’s excitement at the time, the poll nonetheless left the Conservatives still 10 points ahead of the Liberals . “I can guarantee you that the position of the Conservative Party Canada is not going to be to withdraw Canada from the United Nations. Poilievre’s office said that its focus in 2024 would be to “hold the Liberal-NDP coalition accountable for their eight year assault on the lives and livelihoods of Canadians”.

CBC's The Fifth Estate compiled all the statements players from Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team have made publicly about the alleged sexual assault. WATCH/The Fifth Estate: Anatomy of a Scandal 2 Anatomy of a Scandal 2 Duration 43:54 Allegations about misconduct at Hockey CanadaThe allegationsE.M. sued eight unnamed hockey players, Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League in April 2022 for more than $3.5 million in damages. WATCH/Documents reveal new details of alleged sexual assault Documents reveal new details about alleged junior hockey sexual assault Duration 2:16 Recently filed court documents lay out why police are seeking search warrants to further their investigation into five members of the 2018 World Junior hockey team they believe were involved in an alleged sexual assault of a woman in London, Ont. Hockey Canada announced in November that the panel had completed its confidential hearing behind closed doors and had issued a final report. The NHL has also conducted its own separate investigation into the 2018 alleged group sexual assault.

Musicians perform onstage as part of Tangorium, a multimedia show presented at the Brockville Concert Association in October. The concert association is entirely run by volunteers, and says it risked dissolving because of a lack of them. Performers with the classical and jazz youth concert presented by The Brockville Concert Association in 2022. These musicians performed in a classical and jazz youth concert presented by the Brockville Concert Association in 2022. Groups and charities across the city continue to feel the volunteer shortage, Volunteer Ottawa's executive director Christine Trauttmansdorff says.

The Canadian PressVANCOUVER — Seventy-seven-year-old Keith Light is back at home in a recreational vehicle outside a Walmart in East Vancouver, having recently been discharged from hospital after an accident. He's glad to be out of the "crazy" emergency room at Vancouver General Hospital where he spent a night earlier this month. But what he really dreams of is a call from BC Housing. Light spent New Year’s Eve trying to get the engine of the RV running to stay warm while trying to imagine better times ahead.

Dingwell says she can't work a shift at the ER without at least one person coming in to request a sick note. Trust your employees and pay for sick leave: expertsCalls for more paid sick leave increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, as staying home to keep everyone safe became a regular chorus. A 2023 report by Statistics Canada found that self-reported coverage of paid sick leave "increased moderately" between 1995 and 2022. Dingwell says more paid sick leave is one of the best ways to reduce sick note requests. Part of a note from Dr. Gregory Sawisky requesting a patient's employer pay $35 for a sick note to allow the employee time off work.