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The Metro Basketball Association, a minor basketball organization in Nova Scotia, is banning spectators from weekend games in an effort to educate coaches and parents about their behaviour toward officials.  Dozens of officials have quit over the last year. The Metro Basketball Association, a minor basketball organization in Nova Scotia, …

A Calgary bar owner is facing new sexual assault charges after six more women came forward to police following news of his first arrest in October. Grant Lee Cichacki, 42, now faces a total of seven sexual assault charges, all involving women who were his coworkers, employees or acquaintances. The …

A Brampton landlord says he’s out at least $30,000 — so far — because the tenant at one of his properties has refused to pay rent or move out. Rajan Kanwar says he’s been trying to get the tenant out since May and recover some of his losses, but delays …

The Ontario government has passed legislation reforming the use of Notices of Security Interest — liens which housing advocates say can be placed against homes without the owner’s knowledge, leading to surprise payouts. Now, the government is deciding what further action it might take.  Minister responsible says situation with NOSIs …

A man who killed an Indigenous mother of three in the Ottawa Valley a year ago has been found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. In court, both the Crown and defence stood up to say that the case reflects how Ontario’s mental health system is broken.  Adam …

An 11-year-old boy is in intensive care in a Montreal hospital, after he was seriously injured during a hockey practice on Tuesday in Saint-Eustache, a suburb northwest of the city.  Psychological support being offered to families, community members affected by incident. An 11-year-old boy is in intensive care in a …

Over 160,000 teachers are on strike in Quebec, and some of them took part in the strikes against unpaid internships of 2018 and 2019. They say though the context is different, their demands are the same: they want feminized work to be valued.  Strikes the result of the devaluation of …

When he announced the federal government’s $13-billion dental care insurance plan, Health Minister Mark Holland said the new program is meant to “fill the gaps” — not to replace existing provincial programs. But some provinces tell CBC News they are debating whether to continue with their own dental plans.  Ottawa …

Defence Minister Bill Blair says the government has no plans to ban alcohol in the military, but he will speak to senior military leaders in the coming weeks about how to improve the culture at social establishments on military bases that serve alcohol.  Some Forces members resent being compelled to …

Beginning Friday, all federally regulated employers including federal public service departments, crown corporations, banks, airports and train yards must provide free menstrual products in all employee washrooms.  Requirement applies to all employee washrooms, regardless of gender. Beginning Friday, all federally regulated employers including federal public service departments, crown corporations, banks, …