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Minister of Addictions and Mental Health Ya’ara Saks said Tuesday the federal government has approved the B.C. government’s request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces.  B.C. Premier David Eby asked for an adjustment to the province’s decriminalization program late last month. Minister of Addictions and Mental …

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?  No federal Parliament has ever used the clause to shield a law …

Canadian rap star Drake’s mega-mansion is at the centre of an investigation into a shooting that left a man badly injured, a police source told CBC Toronto.  Man seriously injured in early morning shooting, police say. Canadian rap star Drake’s mega-mansion is at the centre of an investigation into a …

The Canadian military could have modern satellite coverage in the Arctic a decade earlier than envisioned if the federal government is willing to follow the example of other countries and embrace commercial opportunities in space, a House of Commons committee heard Monday.  Planned replacement for Constellation satellites not coming until …

Florida this month became the first U.S. state to ban lab-grown meat. Other states are adopting similar laws while, in Canada, early whispers of the debate are stirring in an ongoing federal public review.  A political debate is taking shape in the U.S. and, quietly, in Canada. Cultured meat, meet …

Rick Tocchet doesn’t mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren’t favoured to win against their next playoff opponent. “I love being doubted,” the head coach said. Analysts have been skeptical of the Canucks all season, Tocchet added.  Vancouver eager to continue performing against odds ahead of series with Edmonton. …

It was a story that could have ended much worse: Windsor, Ont. Grade 6 student Tony Elsoury was chewing as he got up to head to the bathroom and moments later, his friend was giving him a life-saving Heimlich manoeuvre. Zane Bassam and Tony Elsoury are Grade 6 students in …

Liza Soberano has a lovely gift for social media followers. These are photos of her in a variety of swimwears. She might have realized some of them have been waiting for such and for the longest time and she was just well, feeling generous. We could be wrong though. Maybe …

Andrea Brillantes at the 2024 Coachella Music and Arts Festival (Andrea Brillantes via Instagram)  MANILA, Philippines — Young actress Andrea Brillantes gave her advice on how to deal with social media noise by spending time away from the Internet. Andrea spoke to members of the media including Philstar.com after a press conference …

Courtesy: Rudy Gobert/Instagram  New York, United States—Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, matching a league record by taking the honor for the fourth time. The 31-year-old Frenchman previously captured the award in 2018, 2019 and 2021 while with the …