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Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment
OTTAWA - The Liberals are facing mounting calls to appoint a senior diplomat to advocate for LGBTQ people abroad, including within their caucus. The Dignity Network, a coalition of Canadian groups tha...
Jun 08, 2023
Tuition-free training offered to early childhood educators in Saskatchewan
Early childhood educators in Saskatchewan will have greater access to training and professional development, thanks to a $12-million investment from the provincial government.According to the Saskatch...
Jun 08, 2023
Amended bill that would extend citizenship rights to some born abroad heads to House
OTTAWA - A committee of MPs has approved Citizenship Act changes that allow some born abroad to adopt their Canadian parent's citizenship, despite objections from Conservatives about a lack of due pro...
Jun 08, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to get a life-saving organ transplant. Annette Lewis was ...
Jun 08, 2023
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada. It's the second st...
Jun 08, 2023
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada. It's the second st...
Jun 08, 2023
Trudeau says kids denied a Pride flag at their schools have one on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says children who do not see a Pride flag at their schools should know one is flying for them on Parliament Hill. Trudeau hoisted the flag that celebrates the LG...
Jun 08, 2023
Quebec fires: fierce fight in Normétal as flames within 500 metres of municipality
MONTREAL - Quebec's wildfire fight is focused today in the province's northern region where flames have reached the doorstep of a municipality of roughly 800 people. Authorities say a wildfire is with...
Jun 08, 2023
Set Up Your Lemonade Stand: Lemonade for Wishes
Long summer days are coming, which means warm breezes, cloudless days bathed in sunshine and the tangy sweetness of an ice-cold glass of lemonade. Lemonade for Wishes is an annual do-it-yourself event...
Jun 08, 2023
Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill
OTTAWA - The federal government is telling Canada's broadcasting regulator to exclude individual social media creators in the regulations to implement the government's new online streaming law. The bi...
Jun 08, 2023