A scathing Federal Court decision says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal justice minister have "failed" Canadians seeking timely justice by letting the number of judicial vacancies reach a state of crisis. Federal Court justice says Ottawa didn't offer any justification for its lack of action A scathing Federal …
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N.S. family say they’re stuck in home where they lost loved ones in 2017 murder-suicide
The family of the wife of military veteran Lionel Desmond is calling on the federal or Nova Scotia governments to relieve them of the home where the horrific murder-suicide took place. Desmond inquiry didn't address the family home as it was outside its mandate WARNING: This story contains details of …
Read More »He died trying to save a woman in a home in Peawanuck, Ont., where firefighting resources are limited
Jared Guerard, 26, was one of two people who died in a house fire in the remote Cree community of Peawanuck, Ont., on Feb. 1 after he rushed in to try to help a woman. Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus is pressing the government for "a major overhaul" of …
Read More »Heart disease hits South Asians earlier and harder. Blood vessel repairs offer clue as to why: study
A potential reason why South Asians face a greater risk of heart disease than white people could be a diminished ability to repair blood vessel damage, according to a new Canadian study. Toronto doctor, study's co-author, says it's important to be aware of risk factors The timeline for heart disease …
Read More »Canadian trailblazers Sarah Nurse, Saroya Tinker reflect on experiences of being Black women in hockey
Canadian hockey trailblazers Sarah Nurse and Saroya Tinker recently sat down with CBC Sports for a one-on-one conversation about what it means to be a Black woman in the sport, and how they are mentoring young girls following in their footsteps. Pair of influential mentors aim to create a space …
Read More »ArriveCan is a mess — but the scandal hides some bigger questions
There is undoubtedly much to be said — and asked — about the ArriveCan endeavour. But it's not clear (and not for the first time) whether any elected official is ready or willing to think about it too deeply. There are lessons here about how the public service ought to …
Read More »Should dementia patients be able to make advance requests for medical assistance in dying?
There's currently a petition before the House of Commons requesting a Criminal Code amendment to allow people facing a capacity-diminishing diagnosis to request MAID in advance. A petition before the House of Commons has more than 16,000 signatures As the number of dementia patients in Canada continues to climb, so …
Read More »As unruly guests disturb the peace, this popular Ontario cottage community considers licences for short-term rentals
As short-term rentals have become big business in cottage country, Muskoka Lakes property owners say partying and noise are a growing problem. The township wants more regulation, but some say proposed fees and limitations hurt responsible renters. Renters say responsible property owners are being punished for the actions of a …
Read More »Police recover two bodies from Ontario Lake
The bodies of two people have been recovered from Charleston Lake after falling through the ice on Sunday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police said. 3 people had been reported missing Sunday evening, 1 later found safe The bodies of two people reported missing after falling through the ice on Charleston Lake …
Read More »Surveillance footage shows arson attempt at Regina church
A masked person was caught on a surveillance camera pouring gasoline, lighting it on fire then fleeing on foot from Regina's Blessed Sacrament Parish. Police says fire crews found the church's back door on fire in early morning on Feb. 9 Arson attempt at Regina church caught on surveillance camera …
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