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An Alberta man wanted MAID. Instead, he died in a Catholic hospital, waiting to be transferred
William Hume knew he was dying and wanted medical assistance in dying (MAID). But when he ended up in a hospital run by a Catholic health-care provider, his last wishes weren’t able to happen. He would die while waiting to transfer so he could receive MAID.
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Carney’s Davos speech did a ‘service’ by describing the world in ‘stark’ terms, ex-CIA director says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a surprisingly conciliatory speech at the Munich Security Conference, and European leaders gave addresses that responded to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s powerful Davos speech and the need for a stronger, more independent Europe. To cut through the messaging and diplomatic fog, the National Post spoke…
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Town of Essex asks province for special flood mitigation funding after 2 floods in 3 years
The Town of Essex is lobbying the provincial government to establish a new funding stream for flood mitigation infrastructure.
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Nor’easter to bring snow, wind to Maritimes starting Monday
Another early week storm is moving into the Maritimes. The latest nor’easter will bring significant snowfall and gusty winds, which will likely lead to travel delays, cancellations and also bring a risk of power outages.
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‘It’s been scary,’ says N.L. woman stuck in Puerto Vallarta
There is a shelter in place order in Puerto Vallarta, where Canadians are being advised to keep a low profile, monitor media reports, and follow orders from local authorities. Originally from Clarke’s Beach, Meghan Mahoney was due to fly home on Sunday. Now, she and many other Canadians are uncertain as to what comes next.
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With gold medal around his neck, Canadian skip Jacobs has a message for the haters
Canada’s Brad Jacobs addresses social media backlash against teammate Marc Kennedy during a press conference following their gold medal win in men’s curling.
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‘Everything is shut down’: Manitobans in Puerto Vallarta take shelter to avoid violence
Some Manitobans have been caught in the violent turmoil that’s shaken up the Mexican city of Puerto Vallarta following a special operation that took down the leader of a powerful drug cartel.
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Trump’s hockey gold medal celebration caps a politically charged Olympics in Milano-Cortina
MILAN — Team USA hockey captain Auston Matthews and players Jack and Quinn Hughes let out giggles as they were asked about the video call they had just had with U.S. President Donald Trump to congratulate them on winning the Olympic gold medal on Sunday. Then, Matthews switched to a more serious tone as Quinn…
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Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here’s what’s being done
Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, students and advocates in the northwestern Ontario city are working to address the illegal exploitation of people, often…