Several Canadian cities have recently dipped their toes into allowing drinking in public parks, under certain conditions, but not without pushback. While some see it as a 'bit of responsible fun,' others worry about the public health impacts of normalizing alcohol consumption. As laws around drinking in parks relax in …
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Man charged with killing Jewell Parchman Langford was on police radar decades ago
Montreal police have confirmed the man recently charged for the murder of Jewell Parchman Langford was considered a person of interest when she was reported missing by her family in the summer of 1975. Rodney Nichols was early person of interest in Tennessee woman's 1975 disappearance Montreal police have confirmed …
Read More »2nd developer goes to court to avoid questions from Ontario auditor general in Greenbelt probe
A second prominent Toronto-area developer who owns land that was removed from southern Ontario's protected Greenbelt last year is going to court to avoid answering questions from the province's auditor general. Rice Group CEO Michael Rice seeks to block or delay summons A second prominent Toronto-area developer who owns land …
Read More »First Nations won’t be excluded from critical minerals ‘gold rush,’ say leaders
First Nations say they were pushed to the sidelines during previous waves of resource development, but that the current critical minerals "gold rush" won't happen without them. A Saskatchewan chief is set to deliver that message to a powerful international audience on Friday. Sask. chief delivering message Friday in Washington …
Read More »Alberta oil refinery operating for years without provincial approval faces enforcement order
A refinery near Slave Lake, Alta., that started processing oil 22 years ago is facing an enforcement order for operating without regulatory approval. Critics say the infraction is troubling evidence of cracks in Alberta's complex regulatory system. Plant near Slave Lake can continue operating for now, under restrictions A refinery …
Read More »RCMP say more than 70 teens sexually abused at N.S. youth jail over 3 decades
The RCMP are opening a confidential hotline to assist with their investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre between 1988 and 2017. Police have launched confidential hotline and are encouraging more survivors to come forward The RCMP are launching a confidential hotline to assist with …
Read More »Demand for biofuels sparks Canadian boom. But will U.S. subsidies pull investment south?
Canada’s biofuel industry is seeing a major uptick in investment spurred on by growing global demand for biofuel and, in particular, the implementation of the country’s new Clean Fuel Regulations. Subsidies from U.S. Inflation Reduction Act will make it cheaper to produce fuel stateside Canada's biofuel industry is seeing a …
Read More »BMI is an ‘imperfect’ way to measure health. But replacing it is complicated
Last month, the American Medical Association (AMA) formally recognized BMI’s shortcomings and created a new policy advising caution when using it. BMI still integral for researchers, clinical trials, and as a screening tool Vishal Gentle isn't the avid gym-goer he was before his daughter was born a few months ago. …
Read More »Mendicino’s call for RCMP to ban neck restraint not backed up by evidence: external panel
The federal government's demand that the Mounties ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and a controversial neck restraint is not backed up by evidence, says the RCMP's external advisory board. Former RCMP head promised to review the carotid control technique after George Floyd's death The federal government's demand …
Read More »Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike
The federal labour minister says he has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike. Seamus O'Regan says difference between union and employer not enough to justify prolonging strike The federal labour minister says he has given a federal mediator …
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