The Canadian Press MEDICINE HAT, Alta.–The lawyer for a former journalist convicted of robbing banks has told a sentencing in Alberta that his client was suffering from a deep depression at the time of the robberies and hadn’t been able to find work. Stephen Vogelsang appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The federal government is giving Ontario $54 million over the next three years to combat illegal gun and gang activity, with the funds earmarked for specialized prosecutors, policing projects and intelligence-gathering efforts in jails. Federal Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair, who made the announcement yesterday, said […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Marin MONTREAL–A pilot project that analyzed wastewater in five major urban centres suggests Canadians’ may use drugs differently depending on which city they call home. For example, the analysis by Statistics Canada showed cannabis levels are much higher in Montreal and Halifax than in Toronto, Vancouver and […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Doug Ford says the fate of Ontario’s carbon tax court challenge will be decided after the federal election, raising the possibility that his government could end up abandoning the legal action. When asked Friday what he would do if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are re-elected […]
The Canadian Press PICTON, Ont.–Provincial police say a man rolled through cow manure in an effort to evade officers in Prince Edward County last week. OPP allege the 23-year-old man was involved in an early morning collision on Friday and ran from the scene. They got reports around 1 a.m. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal Liberals have decided on a slogan they hope will resonate with voters and best represent their political brand as they roll out their campaign for the October election. A release from the party says “Choose Forward” is the official campaign theme that will be stamped […]
The Canadian Press SURREY, B.C.–At the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in a pleasant neighbourhood, a tall stucco house overlooks a well-kept lawn and lush flowerbeds. The home is in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, where the average price of a detached property is $1.1 million. Before an officer […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge The operator of Ontario’s GO Transit service is asking bus drivers to accommodate an autistic man by spitting out their chewing gum if asked, a directive meant to encourage employees to meet the needs of those with invisible disabilities. Metrolinx says a regular passenger, who is […]
By Maria Cheng The Associated Press LONDON — The World Health Organization says it’s theoretically possible to wipe out malaria, but probably not with the imperfect vaccine and other control methods being used at the moment. Dr. Pedro Alonso, the U.N. health agency’s global malaria director, said WHO is “unequivocally […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Ontario government has released the new sexual-education curriculum, replacing a much-criticized teaching plan brought in after the Progressive Conservatives took power last year. The province says the curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 has been updated following feedback from the public and consultation with experts. The […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner says the government is going to court to prevent the release of Premier Doug Ford’s mandate letters to his cabinet ministers, which outline their key priorities. Former premier Kathleen Wynne began making those documents public in 2014, but the current government is […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–The Canadian Armed Forces is facing calls to drop what experts say is a reactive approach to racism and hate in the ranks, and instead launch a concentrated, proactive effort campaign to root out extremist beliefs and behaviours. The demand, including more training to identify and […]
