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Swastikas spray-painted on three neighbouring Jewish businesses in Montreal
Swastikas were found on three neighbouring businesses in the city’s St-Laurent borough, launching an investigation by the Montreal police hate-crimes unit. Officers were called around 3 a.m. Wednesday after a 911 call reported graffiti on the storefront of a pharmacy on St-Louis St., according to Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils. When officers arrived, she said,…
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Windsor mayor wants to charge tolls leading to and from Ambassador Bridge: ‘Enough is enough’
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is calling on the province for permission to charge tolls on truck traffic using Huron Church Road for as long as the Gordie Howe International Bridge stays closed. The demand follows a threat last month from U.S. President Donald Trump to block the imminent opening of the long-awaited publicly funded bridge.…
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A Vancouver hospital won’t treat pregnant trauma patients. This surgeon says other facilities lack the right specialists, too
The medical director of trauma services at Vancouver General Hospital says the health authority’s directive to divert pregnant patients is causing “horrific distress” among clinicians. The directive comes as the hospital operates without any on-call obstetricians.
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Costco Canada recalls dessert, offers full refund over ‘potentially life-threatening allergic reactions’
A dessert sold in Costco Canada is being recalled over the possible presence of cashew nuts and macadamia nuts that were not declared on the label. “These allergens may cause severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in sensitive individuals,” the notice issued on Tuesday notes. The affected product can be returned for a full refund, Costco…
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Seniors at independent living facility outraged after housing authority ends in-house care
The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is changing how continuing care is delivered at facilities in Bridgetown, Berwick and Antigonish due to operational changes and complaints by some residents about mandatory costs, according to a spokesperson.
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Highly touted NHL prospect Ethan Belchetz breaks clavicle, likely done for season
The Windsor Spitfires power forward, who’ll be 18 in late March, is widely considered to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft this summer.
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‘He came at me and started stabbing.’ Canada has a serious knife problem
Dr. Julie Woods doesn’t remember which of the six stab wounds came first. She does remember becoming aware of her neck, and the warm blood pouring down it and onto the pavement. The blood didn’t seem to be spurting from the wound. “I don’t see anything pumping,” she remembers thinking. While the blade hadn’t reached…
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Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K
An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains on their property during renovations. But the biggest shock came when they learned a provincially mandated investigation could cost $319,000. Experts say the remains must be protected and treated with dignity — but that the current law should be updated so situations like this don’t…
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‘We feel betrayed’: Disability community says N.S. budget cuts to day programs, caregiver benefit are ‘illogical’
Parents and advocates are sounding the alarm over the harm the provincial government’s proposed budget cuts will cause some of Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable.