The RCMP is asking the Newfoundland and Labrador government for additional help to bolster its law enforcement efforts in Conception Bay North following a surge last year in crime and mental health-related calls. Justice minister slams door on increased funding, saying the RCMP needs to address vacancy rates The RCMP …
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Book-ban attempts are rising in Canada. But so are the number of librarians and authors willing to fight them
As Canada marks the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, experts are highlighting the importance of students' being free to access books from a variety of perspectives and why schools must have (and stick to) clear policies when navigating book challenges that come their way. When book challenges arise, …
Read More »Changes could be coming to sexual health education in Alberta. Here’s what we know
Premier Danielle Smith's plan to make lessons on sexual health, and sexual orientation and gender identity opt-in would make Alberta the first Canadian province to assume students are excluded from sex education by default Proposal part of sweeping changes to Alberta's student gender identity, sports and surgery policies Late last …
Read More »TikTok is becoming a popular source for news. Can it help fill the gaps left by local TV news cuts?
Frank Cirinna didn’t necessarily set out to become someone people turn to for news headlines, but that’s exactly what has happened with his popular TikTok account, something that’s also indicative of shifting news viewership habits. Media experts say loss of news programming, journalism jobs not easily replaced Frank Cirinna didn't …
Read More »No more lease transfers? Quebec is about to pass a new housing law. Here’s what’s in it
Quebec's housing minister has pitched the new law as a way to “re-establish balance between renters and landlords and increase housing supply.” Advocates worry it will make things worse for tenants by making it easier for landlords to refuse lease transfers. Lease transfers kept rents low for some tenants but …
Read More »For man switched at birth, path toward reclaiming lost Métis identity takes a step forward
Edward Ambrose's journey toward reclaiming a side of his identity remains filled with challenges, but he says being formally recognized as Métis brings him one step closer to understanding where he comes from and who he is. 'I felt I was officially Métis,' says Edward Ambrose, 68, after obtaining MMF …
Read More »Quebec asks Ottawa for $1B to cover rising costs of asylum seekers
More than half of all asylum seekers currently residing in Canada —160,651 people out of 289,047 — are in Quebec. Education network approaching ‘breaking point,’ minister says The Quebec government is calling on Ottawa to reimburse $1 billion — the amount the province says it has spent to welcome a …
Read More »Sask. small town reeling after house fire kills 2 seniors and 3 children
Davidson, a small Saskatchewan town of around 1,100 people, is reeling after a house fire Sunday. killed two seniors and three children. The town's mayor extender her thoughts to the family and the volunteer firefighters who first responded to the scene. Family described as loving and kind A Saskatchewan town …
Read More »Homeowners, renters promised more security in B.C. throne speech
As the cost of living, health-care shortfalls and an eight-year toxic drug crisis continue to plague British Columbia, the provincial government delivered the speech from the throne on Tuesday afternoon, outlining its priorities for the year ahead. House-flipping tax to be introduced this session, housing minister says As the cost …
Read More »Winnipeg man loses more than $600K in alleged wire-transfer fraud
Peter Squire never imagined what it would be like to lose his retirement savings of more than $600,000 to a fraudster. 'A lot of restless nights' as Peter Squire seeks changes in banking regulations to help prevent fraud Peter Squire never imagined what it would be like to lose his …
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