It's hard to imagine a stronger case for terrorism than the one against a man behind a white supremacist manifesto who deliberately drove his truck into a London, Ont., family and confessed to wanting to send a violent message to other Muslims, prosecutors told sentencing court Tuesday. A judge is …
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Convicted killer’s apology at London, Ont., sentencing rejected by Afzaal family members
The man convicted of killing four members of a Muslim family and leaving a fifth orphaned and injured in 2021 told a packed London, Ont., courtroom Tuesday that he's sorry. Relatives of the Afzaals firmly rejected the apology at his sentencing hearing, which also heard legal arguments on the issue …
Read More »3 dead, 4 in critical condition after heli-skiing crash north of Terrace, B.C.
Three people are dead and four others were rushed to hospital in critical condition after a helicopter crash north of Terrace, B.C., on Monday afternoon. Injured patients taken to Mills Memorial Hospital after crash involving Northern Escape Heli-Skiing flight Three people are dead and four others were rushed to hospital …
Read More »Life can change overnight. 2 families share what people should know about power of attorney
A woman who is acting as power of attorney for her previously healthy brother following a massive stroke says there should be more resources available to help Canadians prepare to take over for a loved one when “just in case” becomes a reality. Mary Jarratt was thrown into action as …
Read More »Canada’s controversial ban on adoptions from several Muslim countries sparks court challenge
A major challenge of Canada’s ban on adoptions from many Muslim countries is set to play out in the Federal Court — a move some legal observers say wouldn’t be necessary if the government wasn't upholding what they call a 'discriminatory' policy. Federal government still won’t say if it reviewed …
Read More »Feds won’t appeal landmark citizenship ruling for ‘Lost Canadians’
The federal government will not appeal an Ontario Superior Court ruling overturning a law that denies automatic citizenship to children born outside of Canada if their Canadian parents were also born abroad. Under new ruling, Ottawa obligated to end second-generation cut-off rule for Canadian citizenship The federal government will not …
Read More »Bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada’s 1st Black MP, unveiled at Ontario legislature
A bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's first Black member of parliament and a former lieutenant governor of Ontario, was unveiled at Queen's Park on Sunday. Alexander was a trailblazer in Canadian public life A bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's first Black member of parliament and a former lieutenant governor of …
Read More »Retired custodian designs snow shovel for seniors made of ‘junk’ lying around B.C. school
Southwest B.C.'s first big snowstorm of the year brought the regular grumbles and moans about shoveling and keeping sidewalks clean. Paul Rebucal says his latest invention helps save his back Southwest B.C.'s first big snowstorm of the year brought with it the usual grumbles and moans about cleaning sidewalks. But …
Read More »Oilers top Flames to set record for longest win streak by Canadian NHL team
Sam Gagner's fluke goal was the game winner and Stuart Skinner made 26 saves as the Edmonton Oilers won their 13th game in a row with a 3-1 victory on Saturday night over the Calgary Flames. Edmonton wins 13th straight victory in 3-1 win over Calgary in history-making Battle of …
Read More »A Canadian school has eased its nut ban, but it’s not a given others will follow
For years, peanuts and tree nuts have been considered off-limits in school snacks and lunches as a key precaution to protect those with life-threatening allergies. However, as one Canadian school lifts that restriction, is the tide beginning to turn away from specific food bans? 'We all have the same aim… …
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