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A new directory of Black health-care professionals across Canada launched Thursday, and creators of the database say its goal is to help improve access to practitioners for Black Canadians, who often struggle to find providers that understand their culture. Directory to include multiple kinds of professionals including doctors, dentists, psychologists. …

‘Enough is enough’: Ontario’s premier is taking aim at the Bank of Canada ahead of Wednesday’s rate hike decision. Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier has now also written to the governor, mirroring the initial move from B.C.’s premier last week.  David Dodge says the premiers’ message is political but it’s nothing …

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber helped lead thousands of protesters and a convoy of truckers to Ottawa in 2022. Their trial began Tuesday with a police witness.  Tamara Lich, Chris Barber arrived in Ottawa court Tuesday and greeted by supporters. The high profile trial of two “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara …

Air Canada says it has apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane by security after protesting that their seats were smeared with vomit.  Incident occurred during boarding for an Aug. 26 flight from Las Vegas to Montreal. Air Canada says it has apologized to two passengers who …

Amtrak says it aims to relaunch passenger train service between Montreal and New York City next week, a route that typically carries more than 100,000 travellers per year.  Service shut down since June due to speed restrictions prompted by summer heat. Amtrak says it aims to relaunch passenger train service …

Hamilton police have arrested two men for the 2020 murder of Giorgio Barresi, a 42-year-old realtor from Hamilton’s Stoney Creek area. Jamal Chemin, 41, and Sorossa Moude, 27, have both been charged with first-degree murder. They are both Toronto residents with ties to organized crime, police said. Det. Sgt. Jim …

The only unionized Starbucks outlet in Vancouver will shut down at the end of September. Leanna Rizzi, a spokesperson for the Seattle-based coffee chain, confirmed the closure of the Dunbar Street location via email, saying the move is due to the lease expiring. Rizzi said the store is one of …

RCMP say it’s okay to post photos of your child’s first day of school… as long as you don’t include too much information. (Sylvan Lake RCMP) P.E.I. RCMP are advising parents to think twice before posting back-to-school pictures of their children online. Photos including a banner with a child’s name, …

Ottawa’s police chief says investigators believe Saturday’s fatal shooting at a wedding reception was targeted.  Assunnah Muslim Association offering support to wedding guests. Ottawa police say shooting at wedding reception was targeted Chief Eric Stubbs said, while there’s no indication the shooting that killed two people and injured six others …

In 2022, there was a never-before-seen billion dollars worth of vehicles stolen in Canada, and nearly all of them were exported overseas by organized crime. In West Africa, where many of the vehicles end up, authorities are pleading with Canada to stop the flow of stolen cars. Auto theft considered …