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Ontario orders closure of St. Catharines waste plant where explosion led to worker's death

A hazardous waste facility in St. Catharines, Ont., has been ordered to permanently close after an investigation into an explosion that killed 37-year-old Ryan Konkin in 2023.

Montreal police to 'increase vigilance' after mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Australia

Montreal police said they will increase their vigilance and visibility in areas where Jewish neighbourhood celebrations are taking place until the end of Hanukkah after a mass shooting in Australia.
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Montreal police to 'increase vigilance' after mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Australia

Montreal police said they will increase their vigilance and visibility in areas where Jewish neighbourhood celebrations are taking place until the end of Hanukkah after a mass shooting in Australia.

‘Luck of the draw’ for passengers with WestJet’s half-completed seating changes

WestJet is pressing pause on its overhaul of the seating arrangements, after completing about half of its fleet. One passenger says she noticed a considerable difference in legroom on her two WestJet flights on the same type of plane about a week apart.
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‘Luck of the draw’ for passengers with WestJet’s half-completed seating changes

WestJet is pressing pause on its overhaul of the seating arrangements, after completing about half of its fleet. One passenger says she noticed a considerable difference in legroom on her two WestJet flights on the same type of plane about a week apart.

Want to recall a Canadian politician? It's not easy — if it's even allowed where you live

Only two provinces allow for the recall of politicians. But with the bar set high for the process, most politicians targeted are likely not in any jeopardy. Here's a closer look at recall legislation in Canada, its history, arguments for and against, and the
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Want to recall a Canadian politician? It's not easy — if it's even allowed where you live

Only two provinces allow for the recall of politicians. But with the bar set high for the process, most politicians targeted are likely not in any jeopardy. Here's a closer look at recall legislation in Canada, its history, arguments for and against, and the chances of a recall succeeding.

Founder of Moose Jaw health centre suggests ‘ALS drug industry’ was behind CBC investigation of his business

The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed “a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring function of people with ALS” says a recent CBC story about his company is evidence that he is seen as “a direct threat
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Founder of Moose Jaw health centre suggests ‘ALS drug industry’ was behind CBC investigation of his business

The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed “a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring function of people with ALS” says a recent CBC story about his company is evidence that he is seen as “a direct threat to the ALS drug industry.”

B.C. government looks to offer loan guarantees to property owners in Cowichan Aboriginal title area

British Columbia’s premier says his government is working on a plan to underwrite mortgages and loans for property owners and businesses in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area.
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B.C. government looks to offer loan guarantees to property owners in Cowichan Aboriginal title area

British Columbia’s premier says his government is working on a plan to underwrite mortgages and loans for property owners and businesses in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area.

Toronto axes traffic camera pilot to fight gridlock after Ford government's speed camera ban

Toronto has cancelled an automated traffic enforcement pilot intended to help fight congestion in the wake of the provincial government’s ban on speed cameras in Ontario, CBC Toronto has learned.
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Toronto axes traffic camera pilot to fight gridlock after Ford government's speed camera ban

Toronto has cancelled an automated traffic enforcement pilot intended to help fight congestion in the wake of the provincial government’s ban on speed cameras in Ontario, CBC Toronto has learned.

How 4 years in Halifax shaped this music producer who's up for 7 Grammys

Henry Walter is a sought-after music producer and songwriter who's had a hand in some of the biggest songs of the past decade and a half, but four years in his teens in Halifax helped shape the artist known as Cirkut.
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How 4 years in Halifax shaped this music producer who's up for 7 Grammys

Henry Walter is a sought-after music producer and songwriter who's had a hand in some of the biggest songs of the past decade and a half, but four years in his teens in Halifax helped shape the artist known as Cirkut.

Children’s Aid Society knew women zip-tied boys into pyjamas but didn’t intervene, Ontario murder trial told

A Halton Children's Aid Society worker advised the Burlington, Ont., couple not to zip-tie the two brothers in their care into tents overnight, which the Crown has argued the women continued to do, the two women's murder trial in Milton has been told.
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Children’s Aid Society knew women zip-tied boys into pyjamas but didn’t intervene, Ontario murder trial told

A Halton Children's Aid Society worker advised the Burlington, Ont., couple not to zip-tie the two brothers in their care into tents overnight, which the Crown has argued the women continued to do, the two women's murder trial in Milton has been told.

How Canada’s refugee system has changed since 2015

A decade after Ottawa did much to help resettle displaced Syrians, refugees and advocates say wait times have lengthened, funding has dwindled and federal policies may tighten the path to safety.
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How Canada’s refugee system has changed since 2015

A decade after Ottawa did much to help resettle displaced Syrians, refugees and advocates say wait times have lengthened, funding has dwindled and federal policies may tighten the path to safety.

Quebec scraps penalties for family doctors, obligations tied to patient load in tentative deal

The agreement in principle reached between Quebec’s family doctors and the Legault government scraps penalties for doctors who miss performance targets, along with a host of other concessions.
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Quebec scraps penalties for family doctors, obligations tied to patient load in tentative deal

The agreement in principle reached between Quebec’s family doctors and the Legault government scraps penalties for doctors who miss performance targets, along with a host of other concessions.

15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency

The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's «appalled» to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation
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15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency

The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's «appalled» to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.

Got empties? Finding a place to return them in Ontario is getting harder

Environmental activists say a recent agreement between the Beer Store and grocers puts the future of Ontario’s successful deposit return program at risk. Grocers with alcohol licences were expected to start accepting empties in the new year, but now they wo
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Got empties? Finding a place to return them in Ontario is getting harder

Environmental activists say a recent agreement between the Beer Store and grocers puts the future of Ontario’s successful deposit return program at risk. Grocers with alcohol licences were expected to start accepting empties in the new year, but now they won’t have to after all.

Now your EV charger can earn some money for you

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a couple of ways you can use your EV charger to earn some extra cash; take a closer look at China's approach to climate action; and find out why Winnipeg is moving to scrap rules that protect migrato
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Now your EV charger can earn some money for you

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a couple of ways you can use your EV charger to earn some extra cash; take a closer look at China's approach to climate action; and find out why Winnipeg is moving to scrap rules that protect migratory birds from smashing into windows.

Turkey or lasagna? How some Canadians are celebrating the season amid rising costs

With food prices soaring — and meat in particular making a dent in wallets — some people may be planning a holiday meal that looks a little different this year.
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Turkey or lasagna? How some Canadians are celebrating the season amid rising costs

With food prices soaring — and meat in particular making a dent in wallets — some people may be planning a holiday meal that looks a little different this year.

Air Canada wins court battle to quash $2,000 payout to passenger for delayed luggage

Following an 11-month court battle, Air Canada has successfully overturned a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) decision requiring the airline to pay a passenger $2,079 for delayed baggage. But the case isn't over yet.
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Air Canada wins court battle to quash $2,000 payout to passenger for delayed luggage

Following an 11-month court battle, Air Canada has successfully overturned a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) decision requiring the airline to pay a passenger $2,079 for delayed baggage. But the case isn't over yet.

Toronto police ID killer in 3 homicide cold cases involving young women

Toronto police say DNA testing has identified Kenneth Smith, who died in Windsor in 2019, as the killer of three women in Toronto between 1982 and 1997.
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Toronto police ID killer in 3 homicide cold cases involving young women

Toronto police say DNA testing has identified Kenneth Smith, who died in Windsor in 2019, as the killer of three women in Toronto between 1982 and 1997.

Longueuil, Que., police chief allegedly gave police watchdog erroneous information about fatal teen shooting

The chief of the Longueuil, Que., police force allegedly gave erroneous information about the fatal police shooting of a 15-year-old to Quebec’s police watchdog, according to documents obtained by Radio-Canada.
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Longueuil, Que., police chief allegedly gave police watchdog erroneous information about fatal teen shooting

The chief of the Longueuil, Que., police force allegedly gave erroneous information about the fatal police shooting of a 15-year-old to Quebec’s police watchdog, according to documents obtained by Radio-Canada.

Rob Lantz resigns as P.E.I. premier to run for provincial PC Party's permanent leadership

Rob Lantz has resigned as P.E.I.’s 34th premier and announced his bid for the permanent leadership of the province’s Progressive Conservative Party.
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Rob Lantz resigns as P.E.I. premier to run for provincial PC Party's permanent leadership

Rob Lantz has resigned as P.E.I.’s 34th premier and announced his bid for the permanent leadership of the province’s Progressive Conservative Party.

Via Rail passengers finally on the move after being stranded overnight in Brockville, Ont.

Significant problems with Via Rail trains south of Ottawa stranded passengers coming from Toronto for several hours overnight.
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Via Rail passengers finally on the move after being stranded overnight in Brockville, Ont.

Significant problems with Via Rail trains south of Ottawa stranded passengers coming from Toronto for several hours overnight.

Homeowner shaken after vandals destroy Christmas inflatables display in Scarborough

A Scarborough homeowner is shaken after masked vandals using hammers destroyed a display of large Christmas inflatables on his front lawn over the weekend.
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Homeowner shaken after vandals destroy Christmas inflatables display in Scarborough

A Scarborough homeowner is shaken after masked vandals using hammers destroyed a display of large Christmas inflatables on his front lawn over the weekend.

Report alleges national museum CEO mistreated staff, called leadership team 'sluts'

Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway found that Marie Chapman, who holds the most senior job at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, engaged in a pattern of behaviour over a decade that caused emotional harm to employees.
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Report alleges national museum CEO mistreated staff, called leadership team 'sluts'

Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway found that Marie Chapman, who holds the most senior job at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, engaged in a pattern of behaviour over a decade that caused emotional harm to employees.

With the Grinch behind bars, this N.L. MP brings 'jail not bail' message to local Christmas parade

Terra Nova-The Peninsulas MP Jonathan Rowe entered a float in the Trinity Bight Christmas parade featuring the Grinch behind bars and under a banner reading «jail not bail.» One resident is raising questions about the place of politics in parades
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With the Grinch behind bars, this N.L. MP brings 'jail not bail' message to local Christmas parade

Terra Nova-The Peninsulas MP Jonathan Rowe entered a float in the Trinity Bight Christmas parade featuring the Grinch behind bars and under a banner reading «jail not bail.» One resident is raising questions about the place of politics in parades, while Rowe is remaining tongue-in-cheek.

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