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Desmond inquiry: former soldier was never given two assessments considered essential
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - An inquiry investigating why Lionel Desmond killed three family members and himself in 2017 heard today from a health-care professional who said the former soldier required two...
Mar 24, 2021
Quebec deputy premier condemns rise in femicides as shelters claim underfunding
Quebec deputy premier Genevieve Guilbault held a news conference today to call for an end to violence against women, without announcing anything new to address the problem. Seven femicides have been r...
Mar 24, 2021
Worrisome COVID-19 trends reported amid new vaccine supply concerns
TORONTO - New cases of COVID-19 infections across Canada are trending upward, public health authorities reported on Wednesday in a worrisome development that comes amid new concerns over vaccine suppl...
Mar 24, 2021
Hardest hit businesses call for extension of federal wage, rent subsidies
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are facing calls from some of the hardest-hit businesses in the pandemic to use the coming budget to extend emergency relief programs beyond June, saying many will still ...
Mar 24, 2021
Decision expected in May in Red Deer murder trial
A decision will be made later this spring regarding the fate of an O'Chiese First Nation man charged in a fatal Red Deer stabbing two years ago.Closing arguments in 39-year-old Quentin Strawberry's mu...
Mar 24, 2021
Proposed bill to cut red tape for Alberta non-profits
A new bill aims to make it easier for Alberta non-profits to support their communities in times of need.The Freedom to Care Act, or Bill 58, would make simplify the process for non-profits to access e...
Mar 24, 2021
Twyla Tharp, nearing 80, isn't slowing down. Next question?
NEW YORK - The new PBS documentary on dancer-choreographer Twyla Tharp is called "Twyla Moves." In retrospect, that sounds a bit weak. It really should be called "Twyla Moves And Won't Stop As Long As...
Mar 24, 2021
World mixed doubles curling championship to be held in Scotland
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - The world mixed doubles curling championship will be held in Aberdeen, Scotland in May. The World Curling Federation announced Wednesday the tournament will be held May 17-2...
Mar 24, 2021
Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian officials over treatment of opposition leader
OTTAWA - Canada is imposing new sanctions on nine senior Russian officials in response to what Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau describes as gross and systemic human-rights abuses in the country....
Mar 24, 2021
Few Quebec 'guardian angels' who worked in health care during COVID granted residency
MONTREAL - Advocates for asylum seekers who worked in health care during the pandemic's first wave are calling on Quebec to speed up the processing of immigration applications from workers dubbed "gua...
Mar 24, 2021