Murderers Dellen Millard and Mark Smich have had their convictions upheld by Ontario's top court for the high-profile killing of Hamilton's Tim Bosma. Dellen Millard and Mark Smich were found guilty of murder in Tim Bosma's death in 2016 Murderers Dellen Millard and Mark Smich have had their convictions upheld …
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Buying a car has never been more expensive, assuming you can even find one — here’s why
The pandemic caused upheaval in the vehicle market. But three years later, most of the supply chain problems have been fixed, yet a new conundrum is emerging: prices are sky high, and buyers are facing lengthy wait time if they're lucky enough to find a dealer to sell them one. …
Read More »Catholic Church’s reconciliation fund draws mixed reaction from residential school survivors
A national Catholic Church reconciliation fund is one-third of the way to its $30-million target. One church-appointed survivor overseeing the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund says it's a good start, but other survivors say the church doesn't appear to be making a serious effort. $10M of promised $30M has been raised following …
Read More »Patient lawsuits say fake nurse caused ‘excruciating’ pain, loss of trust in health-care system
Seven women who say a serial imposter posing as a nurse left them in “excruciating” pain, exposed them to infection, injured them or personally insulted them have all filed lawsuits, alleging negligence by the operators of the Vancouver hospital where Brigitte Cleroux worked for a year. 7 new claims filed …
Read More »RCMP says it’s opened an investigation into allegations China intimidated MP Chong and his family
The head of the RCMP says his organization has opened an investigation into allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family. The head of the RCMP says his organization has opened an investigation into allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael …
Read More »RCMP says it has opened an investigation into claims China intimidated MP Chong and his family
The head of the RCMP says his organization has opened an investigation into allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family. The head of the RCMP says his organization has opened an investigation into allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael …
Read More »Michael Andlauer reaches agreement to buy Ottawa Senators
Michael Andlauer's group has emerged from a long and public bidding process with an agreement in principle to be the new owner of the Ottawa Senators. Montreal Canadiens minority owner works in transportation, health care, banking A group led by Michael Andlauer has emerged from a long and public bidding …
Read More »He spent 730 days in solitary confinement as a child. Now he’s fighting for change
Jack Whalen was one of dozens of kids abused at the youth detention centre in Whitbourne. But the provincial government won't settle with Whalen, as it did with other kids who were abused. Jack Whalen wants to see Newfoundland and Labrador remove the statute of limitations for child abuse Jack …
Read More »Canadian schools are experimenting with cellphone bans, but some parents say the devices are lifelines
Some schools across Canada are banning cell phones in order to reduce bad behaviour, remove distractions and improve quality of life in the classroom. Meanwhile, one Ontario parent says his daughter's phone was a 'lifeline' when she was being bullied. Phones impact students' mental health, reduce the ability to concentrate …
Read More »Would you share a single room with 3 other people? Why student housing is in a crisis
The soaring rents that have hit some of Canada’s biggest cities have also walloped college and university towns, creating a challenge for students looking for housing for the fall. Anxious students call for urgent action to ease rental crunch For the next year, this is what Alexandra Mussar will call …
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