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Messy gaps for some clients, landlords in Ottawa's housing first strategy

Some landlords in Ottawa are raising alarm bells about the city’s housing first program. They say some tenants aren't getting the proper support from housing agencies and damages are piling up.
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Messy gaps for some clients, landlords in Ottawa's housing first strategy

Some landlords in Ottawa are raising alarm bells about the city’s housing first program. They say some tenants aren't getting the proper support from housing agencies and damages are piling up.

Hours on hold and endless queues: Canadians still grappling with poor passport service

Canadians routinely wait hours on the phone and in person when dealing with Passport Canada, and it's left some people fed up with the quality of customer service.
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Hours on hold and endless queues: Canadians still grappling with poor passport service

Canadians routinely wait hours on the phone and in person when dealing with Passport Canada, and it's left some people fed up with the quality of customer service.

Polyamorous relationships are on the rise in Canada. The law is still catching up

You can have more than one friend at a time. You can love multiple family members. What's the difference if you're in a meaningful, consensual romantic relationship with more than one person at once? That's the philosophy behind polyamorous relationships
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Polyamorous relationships are on the rise in Canada. The law is still catching up

You can have more than one friend at a time. You can love multiple family members. What's the difference if you're in a meaningful, consensual romantic relationship with more than one person at once? That's the philosophy behind polyamorous relationships, and a new report says they're on the rise.

Alleged serial killer's video confession to be revealed in Winnipeg courtroom

Jeremy Skibicki unexpectedly confessed to killing three more women in Winnipeg during a lengthy police interrogation as he was grilled about the discovered remains of Rebecca Contois in 2022.
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Alleged serial killer's video confession to be revealed in Winnipeg courtroom

Jeremy Skibicki unexpectedly confessed to killing three more women in Winnipeg during a lengthy police interrogation as he was grilled about the discovered remains of Rebecca Contois in 2022.

Woman's Canadian citizenship revoked after 32 years amid 'error'

The federal government has cancelled an Ajax, Ont., woman's Canadian citizenship over an error it said it made more than 30 years ago — forcing her to pay hundreds of dollars in a bid to get it back.
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Woman's Canadian citizenship revoked after 32 years amid 'error'

The federal government has cancelled an Ajax, Ont., woman's Canadian citizenship over an error it said it made more than 30 years ago — forcing her to pay hundreds of dollars in a bid to get it back.

Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today, with the exception of Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15.
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Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today, with the exception of Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15.

City of Ottawa will fly Israeli flag at City Hall on May 14 but won't hold flag raising ceremony

The flag of Israel will fly at Ottawa City Hall on May 14 to mark the country's Independence Day, but the City of Ottawa says it will not hold the customary flag-raising ceremony due to concerns about public safety.
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City of Ottawa will fly Israeli flag at City Hall on May 14 but won't hold flag raising ceremony

The flag of Israel will fly at Ottawa City Hall on May 14 to mark the country's Independence Day, but the City of Ottawa says it will not hold the customary flag-raising ceremony due to concerns about public safety.

Military judge orders suspended jail sentence, $3K fine for B.C. sailor who stole from shipmates

A former Canadian navy sailor was handed a $3,000 fine and a suspended jail sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from his shipmates aboard a Pacific fleet frigate.
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Military judge orders suspended jail sentence, $3K fine for B.C. sailor who stole from shipmates

A former Canadian navy sailor was handed a $3,000 fine and a suspended jail sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from his shipmates aboard a Pacific fleet frigate.

Alcohol believed to be a factor in boating incident after 2 men die: N.S. RCMP

Two Nova Scotia men are dead after a boat they were travelling in sank in the Annapolis River in Granville Centre, N.S., on Monday.
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Alcohol believed to be a factor in boating incident after 2 men die: N.S. RCMP

Two Nova Scotia men are dead after a boat they were travelling in sank in the Annapolis River in Granville Centre, N.S., on Monday.

3 accused in Nijjar killing make first court appearance in B.C.

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have appeared by video in a British Columbia court, with scores of Sikh community members inside and outside the hearing.
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3 accused in Nijjar killing make first court appearance in B.C.

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have appeared by video in a British Columbia court, with scores of Sikh community members inside and outside the hearing.

Jeremy Skibicki has 'uphill battle' to prove he's not criminally responsible in Winnipeg killings: legal analysts

Accused killer Jeremy Skibicki could have a challenging time convincing a judge that he is not criminally responsible for the deaths of four Indigenous women, a legal analyst says.
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Jeremy Skibicki has 'uphill battle' to prove he's not criminally responsible in Winnipeg killings: legal analysts

Accused killer Jeremy Skibicki could have a challenging time convincing a judge that he is not criminally responsible for the deaths of four Indigenous women, a legal analyst says.

Crown, defence present closing arguments for N.L. lawyer accused of sexual assault

The trial of a Newfoundland lawyer accused of sexual assault ended Tuesday with his defence team alleging the complainant lied under oath, while the prosecution said her memory lapses were understandable.
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Crown, defence present closing arguments for N.L. lawyer accused of sexual assault

The trial of a Newfoundland lawyer accused of sexual assault ended Tuesday with his defence team alleging the complainant lied under oath, while the prosecution said her memory lapses were understandable.

Former homicide detective explains how police will investigate shooting outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion

Footage from dozens of security cameras in the area of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion could be the key to identifying the suspect responsible for shooting and seriously injuring a security guard outside the rapper’s sprawling home early Tuesday morning, a fo
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Former homicide detective explains how police will investigate shooting outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion

Footage from dozens of security cameras in the area of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion could be the key to identifying the suspect responsible for shooting and seriously injuring a security guard outside the rapper’s sprawling home early Tuesday morning, a former Toronto homicide detective says.

Federal government grants B.C.'s request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces

The federal government is granting British Columbia's request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces, nearly two weeks after the province asked to end its pilot project early over concerns of public drug use.
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Federal government grants B.C.'s request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces

The federal government is granting British Columbia's request to recriminalize hard drugs in public spaces, nearly two weeks after the province asked to end its pilot project early over concerns of public drug use.

Feds put $15M into pathogen tracking, health-care supply chain research to prep for next pandemic

A new $15-million cross-border research project is underway to monitor the movement of pathogens in Canada and the U.S. in the event of future pandemics. The federal government put up the money that will cover four years of equipment and research.
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Feds put $15M into pathogen tracking, health-care supply chain research to prep for next pandemic

A new $15-million cross-border research project is underway to monitor the movement of pathogens in Canada and the U.S. in the event of future pandemics. The federal government put up the money that will cover four years of equipment and research.

Police investigating shooting outside of Drake's Bridle Path mansion: source

Toronto police are investigating a shooting that took place outside of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion early Tuesday morning, a source tells CP24.
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Police investigating shooting outside of Drake's Bridle Path mansion: source

Toronto police are investigating a shooting that took place outside of Drake’s Bridle Path mansion early Tuesday morning, a source tells CP24.

3 Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court Tuesday over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with India.
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3 Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court Tuesday over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with India.

From handknit socks to rural experience, here are ideas for attracting doctors to small towns

Dr. Sarah Giles and Dr. Sarah Newbery provide their insights on staffing shortages in rural health-care facilities.
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From handknit socks to rural experience, here are ideas for attracting doctors to small towns

Dr. Sarah Giles and Dr. Sarah Newbery provide their insights on staffing shortages in rural health-care facilities.

Border officers relied on outdated intel to decide whether to search incoming vessels, audit warns

The risk assessments border officers have used for years to decide whether vessels entering Canadian waters should be searched have been based on outdated and inaccurate data, increasing the risk of high-risk goods and inadmissible people slipping into the
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Border officers relied on outdated intel to decide whether to search incoming vessels, audit warns

The risk assessments border officers have used for years to decide whether vessels entering Canadian waters should be searched have been based on outdated and inaccurate data, increasing the risk of high-risk goods and inadmissible people slipping into the country, a recently released audit says.

Just how far is Pierre Poilievre willing to take the notwithstanding clause?

Pierre Poilievre promises to “stop the crime” and “restore freedom” — to enforce law and order and free citizens from the burden of an overbearing government. But can those principles be squared with some of his recent pronouncements?
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Just how far is Pierre Poilievre willing to take the notwithstanding clause?

Pierre Poilievre promises to “stop the crime” and “restore freedom” — to enforce law and order and free citizens from the burden of an overbearing government. But can those principles be squared with some of his recent pronouncements?

Ottawa will stop providing COVID-19 rapid tests to regions

The Government of Canada plans to stop supplying provinces and territories with free COVID-19 rapid tests, which has an infection control epidemiologist worried about two-tiered health care, increased spread and increased health-care costs.
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Ottawa will stop providing COVID-19 rapid tests to regions

The Government of Canada plans to stop supplying provinces and territories with free COVID-19 rapid tests, which has an infection control epidemiologist worried about two-tiered health care, increased spread and increased health-care costs.

For cities and towns trying to cut out plastic, here's what's worked and what hasn't

Across Canada, communities are trying single-use plastic bans, fees and other policies to tackle plastic pollution locally. Some, such as Montreal and Banff, have been ambitious and seem successful so far. But there have been some setbacks in cities like Calg
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For cities and towns trying to cut out plastic, here's what's worked and what hasn't

Across Canada, communities are trying single-use plastic bans, fees and other policies to tackle plastic pollution locally. Some, such as Montreal and Banff, have been ambitious and seem successful so far. But there have been some setbacks in cities like Calgary and Vancouver. Here's a closer look at the range of strategies, what's working and what's not.

Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard's application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard's application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

'Real despair': High-ranking Toronto police officer felt isolation, mistreatment at TPS pushed her to help officers cheat on exam, lawyer says

The first female Black superintendent in Toronto Police Service history was attempting to diversify the ranks on her own when she helped six constables cheat in a promotions exam, her lawyer told a police tribunal.
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'Real despair': High-ranking Toronto police officer felt isolation, mistreatment at TPS pushed her to help officers cheat on exam, lawyer says

The first female Black superintendent in Toronto Police Service history was attempting to diversify the ranks on her own when she helped six constables cheat in a promotions exam, her lawyer told a police tribunal.

Concern over speeding in Fredericton neighbourhood grows after 2 teens, young adult killed in crash

Three people – including two teens – are dead, and two others are injured after a crash that has left a greater Fredericton community shaken.
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Concern over speeding in Fredericton neighbourhood grows after 2 teens, young adult killed in crash

Three people – including two teens – are dead, and two others are injured after a crash that has left a greater Fredericton community shaken.

Officer convicted of on-duty rape no longer with Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says an officer convicted in 2021 of raping a woman while on duty is no longer with the force.
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Officer convicted of on-duty rape no longer with Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says an officer convicted in 2021 of raping a woman while on duty is no longer with the force.

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to 'justify' the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism.
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Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to 'justify' the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism.

Trial of Winnipeg man who admits to killing 4 women to be heard by judge alone

The jury trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will now instead be heard by a judge alone, a change that comes after Jeremy Skibicki's lawyers said he admits to killing the women but will ask to be found not criminally responsible.
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Trial of Winnipeg man who admits to killing 4 women to be heard by judge alone

The jury trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will now instead be heard by a judge alone, a change that comes after Jeremy Skibicki's lawyers said he admits to killing the women but will ask to be found not criminally responsible.

Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than
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Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than a jury trial.

U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospital
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U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospitals, and experts point to studies suggesting what's good for the firms’ bottom line may not help patient care.

This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.
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This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.

Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.
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Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.

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