Lately, the news has been breaking my heart. The Tori Stafford trial has me switching the news off, whether my kids are in earshot or not. My mum told yesterday the news correspondents were live tweeting from inside the courtroom. Graphic details of this child's last moments. Why?I don't … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 21, 2009
In National News: Abduction accused leads police on search for girl's body (National Post)In our opinion: Terri-Lynne McClintic is helping police locate Tori Stafford's body. We hope, for the family's sake, that there will be closure soon. Girl, 5, survives shooting in north Toronto (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, May 20, 2009
In National News: Man faces murder charge in Stafford abduction (National Post) In our opinion: Tragedy. The worst outcome. I find myself with tears streaming down my face as I read this story. Our hearts go out to Tori's family. GM Canada plans to cut 40% of its dealer network (CBC) Doctors warn … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, May 4, 2009
In National News: Alberta child hospitalized with severe case of swine flu (National Post)In our opinion: In Canada's first severe case of H1N1 flu, there is no known link to Mexico. Our thoughts are with the family of this seriously ill child. We hope for a speedy and full recovery. Police seek … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 20, 2009
In National News: Man in custody after hijacking, Canadian crew released: Jamaican police (CBC) Police search water for missing Woodstock girl (National Post) More than 100 kids seized from Alberta drug houses (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: It's shocking to discover how many children live in such … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 15, 2009
In National News: OPP takes over lead in search for Woodstock girl (CBC) In our opinion: This seems a disturbing development in this terrifying story. Encouraging, though, is the hint that police now have leads on the identity of the woman Tori was seen walking with in the video. Chrysler … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 10, 2009
In National News: Search continues for missing girl (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This story makes us heartsick with worry. Local police say they're hopeful they will find young Victoria Stafford "well". Please let them be right. B.C. gangster gets life sentence for slaughter (canada.com) Judge … [Read more...]