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‘We’re really worried’: 4 grey whales found dead off B.C. coast in 10 days
In April, four grey whales were found dead off Vancouver Island, adding to a long list of recent deaths off the coast of Washington state and San Francisco. Researchers believe a dramatic decline in available prey may be to blame.
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Mastermind behind 2007 ‘Surrey Six’ murders released from prison
Former Red Scorpions gang leader Jamie Bacon was sentenced to 18 years in prison in September 2020 for the so-called ‘Surrey Six’ murders, but only had five years and seven months of it left after credit for time served.
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Advocates who deal with sexual assault, harassment commend Sask. Roughriders on Ajou Ajou firing
The team’s decision will likely give future whistleblowers confidence to come forward like the women who spoke out against the receiver’s behaviour, advocates say.
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Air Canada jet from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports a near-miss incident involving an Air Canada jet at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday.
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Opposition parties cry foul over Liberal move to seize control of committees
Conservatives say the Liberals are trying to “stack the deck” by moving to seize control of House committees, and are proposing to leave three oversight committees intact.
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Canada risks ‘suicide contagion’ if euthanasia is approved for mental illness, psychiatrist warns
People with mental illnesses are already dying assisted deaths in Canada “under the guise of flimsy medical excuses” and others will “doctor shop until death” if euthanasia is allowed for psychiatric suffering alone, MPs and senators were told this week. “I and other colleagues are experiencing this: People are clearly getting MAID for reasons that…
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New British law aimed at creating a ‘smoke-free generation.’ What is Canada doing?
The U.K. government has become the latest jurisdiction to introduce a lifelong ban on smoking, as its Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared Parliament and now needs only royal assent to become law. Here’s what to know. What does the U.K. law say? The bill, which had its first reading in November of 2024 ,…
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Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial postponed until next year
Canadian businessman Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial has been pushed back to May 2027.
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Mark Podlasly: Canada’s First Nations are owners and investors, not obstacles to development
Canada is entering a moment of enormous opportunity in energy, minerals and infrastructure — and much of that opportunity is taking place on Indigenous lands. Global instability has reshaped energy and commodity markets , creating unprecedented demand for the resources this country holds in abundance. Trade relationships that once seemed permanent are fracturing. The wars…
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Suffer from seasonal allergies? Research has revealed two provinces are pollen hotspots
New research has revealed Canada’s best and most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies, and one province is home to four of the five locations with the highest pollen loads. The report from Aerobiology Research Laboratories shows that four cities in southern Ontario — Windsor, Hamilton, Barrie and Kingston — are among the most…