Government officials in the U.K. are proposing a smoke free generation law, following in the footsteps of New Zealand. Canadian experts say a generational ban could help. Officials elsewhere want to create the first 'smoke-free generation' The Dose22:46How effective is a cigarette ban in curbing smoking among youth? As some …
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Freedom Convoy made it ‘near impossible’ to live, witness tells criminal trial of protest leaders
The young public servant thrust into the spotlight when she agreed to become the lead plaintiff in a multi-million-dollar proposed class action against Freedom Convoy organizers is testifying in the criminal trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. Trial of convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber enters 17th day …
Read More »He was detained by police after sending a tweet. 8 years later, he’s fighting for a public hearing
A man who was illegally detained by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and housed for six days at a psychiatric unit against his will in 2015 is determined to bring his case to a public hearing. Andrew Abbass is seeking accountability in a public forum for the actions of RNC officers …
Read More »Teens say they were groped by strangers on flights and Air Canada, Air Transat didn’t do enough to help
Two teens say they were groped by the strangers seated next to them on flights and that the airlines did little to help. Air Transat says its crew denied knowledge of incident; Air Canada says protocols were followed WARNING: This story contains distressing details Two teens who say they were …
Read More »Woman who met Nygard at Quebec club is final complainant set to testify in sexual assault trial
A court is expected to hear from the fifth and final complainant in the Peter Nygard sexual assault case on Monday. Her testimony will attempt to add to the narrative the Crown has been trying to push forward — that the fashion mogul established a similar pattern of sexual assault …
Read More »Canada gets new guidelines on diagnosing and treating high-risk drinking
High-risk drinking often goes unrecognized and untreated in Canada, according to a new paper. What's more, certain kinds of antidepressants can drive people to drink more. More than half of Canadians aged 15 and older drink more than recommended, new paper shows At half a bottle of wine a day, …
Read More »Transgender MLA aims to bring change to justice, health-care systems
Logan Oxenham was elected for the first time to Manitoba's legislature with the New Democrats in the Oct. 3 election. The 46-year-old's win has been called historic, as he's believed to be the first openly transgender person elected at the provincial level in Manitoba, and possibly in Canada. Logan Oxenham …
Read More »Pharmacare ultimatum: NDP backs Singh’s ability to kill deal if Liberals don’t deliver
New Democrats have unanimously urged their party to stand firm on negotiating pharmacare, even if it means ending their political agreement with the Liberals. Convention delegates support party’s red line on pharmacare New Democrats have resoundingly urged their party to stand firm on negotiating pharmacare, even if it means ending …
Read More »Professor stands by attending controversial Russian conference
A University of Manitoba professor is under fire for attending an event organized by a Russian think-tank on Canada's sanctions list for spreading disinformation — during which, critics say, she helped Moscow's propaganda efforts against Ukraine. But Radhika Desai says she's done nothing wrong. 'If I thought it was wrong …
Read More »Ottawa fighting to avoid paying $80M in First Nations child welfare legal fees
Ottawa is opposing more than $80 million in legal fees requested by class action lawyers for their work on a historic, multi-billion dollar proposed settlement for First Nations child welfare, CBC News has learned. Federal government calls proposed legal bill 'excessive,' while class action lawyers defend request Ottawa is opposing …
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