People who search for human remains in Alberta say a new study identifying predominant scavengers in the region will help them conduct their searches more efficiently. Forensic scientist Shari Forbes says research helps police, search and rescue groups. People who search for human remains in Alberta say a new study …
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Poilievre backs banning trans women from female sports, change rooms and bathrooms
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate over trans rights on Wednesday, saying “biological males” should be banned from women’s sports, change rooms and bathrooms. Conservative leader says federal jurisdiction may limit what he can do to restrict trans women’s access. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate …
Read More »Canada set to help bankroll massive ammunition shipments to Ukraine: sources
Canada has signalled it’s prepared to get behind a Czech Republic initiative to ship tens of thousands of artillery shells from different countries to Ukraine on an urgent basis. Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops pulled back from strategic city in part due to a lack of ammunition. Canada has signalled it’s …
Read More »Assange went ‘way beyond’ journalism, U.S. says at his last-ditch extradition appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States because he put innocent lives at risk and went beyond journalism in his bid to solicit, steal and indiscriminately publish classified U.S. government documents, lawyers for the American government argued Wednesday. Decision on extradition weeks away as Assange …
Read More »Muslim groups say MPs won’t be welcome in mosques until they call for Gaza ceasefire
With Ramadan just around the corner, national Muslim community groups say members of Parliament won’t be welcome in their mosques unless they call for a ceasefire in Gaza, demand restoration of funding for the UN’s Gaza aid agency and condemn what they call Israel’s “war crimes.” In letter to MPs, …
Read More »Dozens missing, 14 dead after illegal gold mine collapses in Venezuela
The collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela killed at least 14 people and injured several more, state authorities said Wednesday, as some other officials reported an undetermined number of people could be trapped. Miner who survived collapse describes terrifying conditions at the scene. The collapse …
Read More »P.E.I. teacher joins Ukrainian friends on trip home as war passes 2-year mark
A P.E.I. teacher who works with students displaced by war and conflict spent two weeks in Ukraine with Ukrainian friends who have now made the Island their home. Ukrainian Canadian Congress-P.E.I. Branch is hosting a solidarity march on Saturday. Jennifer Holdway had heard stories of what life was like in …
Read More »Dollarama will pay out $2.5 million in class-action lawsuit settlement over ‘oversight’ in EHF price display
Canadians who shop at Dollarama may be entitled to part of a $2.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the retailer for not properly showcasing the price on certain electronic products. The plaintiff in the suit, Montreal firm LPC Avocat Inc, alleged that Dollarama was displaying certain electronic products …
Read More »Ontario developers deny they’re feeding housing crisis by sitting on land
Developers are pushing back against claims that they’re slowing the pace of new home construction in Ontario by sitting on land that’s already been approved for housing. Report commissioned by industry groups finds new home construction at 33-year high. Developers are pushing back against claims that they’re slowing the pace …
Read More »1 dead after crane load falls onto building in Vancouver
One person has died after a tower crane dropped its load onto a building under construction in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood on Wednesday, according to emergency crews. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) closed Cambie Street between West 41st Avenue and West 45th Avenue through the evening rush hour as they responded …
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