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Key points in report on L'Arche International sex abuse scandal involving Jean Vanier
L'Arche International, a non-profit charity that helps people with intellectual disabilities, released a report Monday that identified 25 women who experienced a sexual act or an intimate gesture betw...
Jan 30, 2023

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet to retire after overseeing the Vatican's bishops' office
Marc Ouellet, the Quebec cardinal who oversaw the Vatican's powerful bishops' office and who has been recently been hit with accusations of sexual misconduct, announced Monday he would retire in April...
Jan 30, 2023

Parks Canada updating its reservation system to book camping and other activities
CALGARY - Parks Canada says visitors will be able to start booking reservations for camping and other activities at its sites across the country in March. The reservation dates, which are posted onlin...
Jan 30, 2023

Report finds that L'Arche co-founder Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women
MONTREAL - A charitable organization founded by the late Jean Vanier issued a report Monday saying the Canadian sexually abused at least 25 women during his decades with the group. L'Arche Internation...
Jan 30, 2023

President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy...
Jan 30, 2023

Hybrid Parliament can stay, but ministers should show up in person: committee report
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee says the pandemic-era practice of allowing federal elected officials to vote virtually should be allowed to stay. Members of Parliament on the committee for proce...
Jan 30, 2023

No security threat from RCMP's dealings with China-linked firm, minister tells MPs
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says there is no reason to believe Canada's national security was under threat at any time due to the RCMP's dealings with an Ontario company that has l...
Jan 30, 2023

GTHL awaits Hockey Canada's third-party investigation on slurs, threats in group chat
TORONTO - A spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Hockey League says it's waiting for the results of Hockey Canada's third-party investigation into an alleged homophobic incident involving three of its ...
Jan 30, 2023

Candle Lake cracks down on feeding wildlife
A popular resort village has beefed up its animal control bylaw. Candle Lake wants to stop people from feeding wildlife.Mayor Terry Kostyna says the main reason is more sightings of coyotes and wolves...
Jan 30, 2023

McKinsey a 'distraction' from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs
OTTAWA - A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in government contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company said the focus on that one consulting firm is a distraction. Ama...
Jan 30, 2023