First Nations groups say police racism played a part in the death of a young child from Prince Albert last month.First Nations groups are demanding an inquest and firings within the Prince Albert Police Service following last month’s death of 13-month old Tanner Brass. (Submitted by FSIN)First Nations groups say police racism played a part in…
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Lawyers for families argue gunman’s spouse must be witness in N.S. shooting inquiry
by Sue JonesLawyers representing participants in the inquiry looking into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that killed 22 people and injured others are debating whether the gunman’s spouse should be called as a witness.The burned remains of the gunman’s cottage, seen here with the unmarked Ford Taurus former police sedan parked outside. The Mass Casualty Commission…
With fighting in Ukraine intensifying, more people around the world are travelling to the region to either join the fight against Russian forces or to lend assistance to besieged civilians. We spoke to several Canadians who say they are preparing to travel to the country to lend a hand however they can.The Canadians going to…
Health Canada is warning anyone with several models of Fitbit’s Ionic smartwatch to immediately stop using the device because its battery can overheat and may cause burns.Approximately 70,561 units of the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch have been sold in Canada from August 2017 to August 2020. (Richard Drew/The Associated Press)Health Canada is warning anyone with several…
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Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus sing Canadian and Ukrainian national anthems ahead of Canadiens-Jets game
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Two Ontario churches that challenged the province’s COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings, claiming they violated their right to freedom of religion and assembly under the Constitution, have lost in court. The Church of God in Aylmer, Ont., live-streamed in-person services, such as this gathering on May 2, 2021, in defiance of Ontario’s emergency orders. (Church of God…
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Canada’s new sanctions targeting Russia could hurt Canada’s economy as well, Freeland says
by Sue JonesCanada will hit Russia with more sanctions and economic policies designed to undermine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war — and some of those moves might end up hurting Canada’s economy, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland told reporters in Ottawa Tuesday that more sanctions…
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Frantic radio logs reveal confusion, fear as Mounties responded to N.S. shootings
by Sue JonesThe only three Mounties in a subdivision in Portapique, N.S., for 90 minutes reported hearing either gunshots or explosion and feared their suspect, who they knew had shot at numerous people, could be lurking in the darkness of heavily wooded lots.Twenty-two people died on April 18 and 19. Top row from left: Gina Goulet, Dawn…
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Kasabonika Lake First Nation declares state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak
by Sue JonesKasabonika Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency over a COVID-19 outbreak in the community.Kasabonika Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency over a COVID-19 outbreak in the community. (Google)Kasabonika Lake, a remote northern Ontario First Nation about 600 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, has declared a state of emergency over…
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Indigenous man died on CTrain station floor as dozens of Flames fans walked by, judge told
by Sue JonesAn Indigenous man died on the floor of a CTrain station as dozens of Calgary Flames fans walked by or sat near the injured man, a Calgary judge heard Monday. Benjamin Rain, 29, died on the floor of the Heritage CTrain station. His girlfriend, Mae Tallow, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday. (Google Street View )An…