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Justice minister says he will review MAID committee testimony before making decision
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (624+ words) OTTAWA " Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he will take time over the summer to review the work of a committee tasked with determining whether Canada is ready to allow people with mental illness access to medically assisted dying. Committee co-chair…...
Conditions favourable for more tornadoes in northern Alberta
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (159+ words) A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada as conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds today (Tuesday, June 16) in Alberta. The warning stretches from the northwest corner of the province, spanning southeast towards Lloydminster and…...
Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today
1+ day, 53+ min ago (567+ words) OTTAWA " Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in First Nations communities today. The House of Commons is expected to rise by Friday for the summer break, which means the legislation…...
Marsupial on the loose on Montreal's South Shore highlights animal trafficking
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (572+ words) BOUCHERVILLE " For the last few days, a small marsupial has been on the loose on Montreal's South Shore, after it likely escaped from illegal captivity, say animal rights advocates and Quebec's Environment Department. People took videos of the animal " it's…...
Mac Donald drives Odds On Mr Mamba to win in $1-million North America Cup
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (813+ words) CAMPBELLVILLE " James Mac Donald's hunch paid off big time Saturday night. After guiding both Odds On Mr Mamba and Sweet Lovin Lou to wins in their respective elimination races last weekend, Mac Donald had to decide which one he'd drive…...
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1081+ words) OTTAWA " Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill. But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U. S says the…...
Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of Canada
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (571+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government plans to table a bill Friday that would change the way Canada bars imports of products made with forced labour. The move is being seen as a response to the administration of U. S. President Donald Trump mulling…...
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (721+ words) OTTAWA " Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States " but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact. "At the request of…...
Arrest made in month-long Muskoseepi Park assaults investigation
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (149+ words) A Grande Prairie teenager'is in custody after a month-long investigation into two assaults that took place along the trails in Muskoseepi Park. On May 6, Grande Prairie RCMP were made aware of two victims attacked with a steel pipe'by a man'riding…...
A look at some Canadian police officers who died on the job over the years
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (1212+ words) A Toronto police officer was shot dead Thursday morning while carrying out what the police union called a "high-risk takedown" at an apartment building in the city's northwest. The death of Const. Marc Pinizzotto set off an outpouring of grief…...