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Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says her party will introduce a bill in the House of Commons next week to protect people from online harassment. Rempel Garner says the Liberals have ha...
Sep 12, 2024
Nova Scotia NDP tables opposition bill to declare domestic violence an epidemic
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's opposition New Democrats have tabled legislation to declare domestic violence an epidemic in the province. Leader Claudia Chender says the bill would legislate a recommendation...
Sep 12, 2024
North Dakota judge strikes down the state's abortion ban
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A state judge struck down North Dakota's ban on abortion Thursday, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before a fetus is viable. In ...
Sep 12, 2024
New York City police commissioner resigns after his phone was seized in federal investigation
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday, one week after it emerged that his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation that touched several members of...
Sep 12, 2024
Province announces funding for up to 60 mental health classrooms
As part of a partnership with CASA Mental Health, the Government of Alberta is investing $70 million over three years for the creation of up to 60 new CASA Mental Health Classrooms across the province...
Sep 12, 2024
'Largely fictitious.' Immigration minister criticizes New Brunswick premier's claims
FREDERICTON - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says claims by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs that Ottawa wants to force the province to take in 4,600 asylum seekers are "largely fictitious." Mille...
Sep 12, 2024
Hedman on Stamkos leaving Lightning: 'His legacy speaks for itself'
LAS VEGAS - Victor Hedman has had some time to digest a seismic summer for the Tampa Bay Lightning. That doesn't make seeing his former teammate - a friend he sat beside on the plane and shared road m...
Sep 12, 2024
Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips
QUBEC - Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping. Simon Jolin-Barrette, minister responsible for consumer protection, has tabled a bill to force merchants to calculate tips based on the price before tax...
Sep 12, 2024
Canada's Michael Woods rethinks retirement, targets Montreal win after Vuelta triumph
Michael Woods thought Father Time had finally come calling. Instead, he's winning Grand Tour stages - and hungry for a big result at home. The 37-year-old from Ottawa rides into this weekend's Montrea...
Sep 12, 2024
Gilbert Paterson Middle School rock band program revived thanks to grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Gilbert Paterson Middle School was at risk of completely losing its rock band program because of insufficient funds. However, MusiCounts gave away one million dollars in funding to 74...
Sep 12, 2024