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Nunavut judge rules mandatory minimum for sexual crime violates Charter
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A Nunavut judge has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for inviting a person under the age of 16 years to sexual touching violates Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A ...
Jun 14, 2023
Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated
OTTAWA - A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons,...
Jun 14, 2023
Redblacks to host Stampeders on Thursday as both teams look for first win
OTTAWA - It's only the second week of the season and already the Ottawa Redblacks are under pressure to perform. After dropping their season opener 19-12 to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks (0-1-...
Jun 14, 2023
Budget increased for major Terminal Ave upgrade with construction to begin shortly
NANAIMO - A major infrastructure project in Nanaimo's downtown will start work in a few weeks after Council approved a budget increase.During a Wednesday, June 14 finance and audit committee meeting, ...
Jun 14, 2023
A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform
TORONTO - BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per cent of its workforce, and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to "significantly ada...
Jun 14, 2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment
MIAMI (AP) - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald T...
Jun 14, 2023
Police: More complaints possible after ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor charged in Alberta
TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION - Police in Alberta say they anticipate more people will come forward after a former actor and self-described medicine man was charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assaul...
Jun 14, 2023
All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons
TORONTO - Jamal Peters has returned home. The all-star cornerback practised with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, his first time with the CFL club since helping it capture the 2022 Grey Cup with a ...
Jun 14, 2023
Ottawa mayor Sutcliffe 'delighted' with Andlauer agreement to buy NHL's Senators
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he is "delighted" that Michael Andlauer's bidding group has reached a deal in principle to buy the NHL's Senators. The team announced Tuesday that Andlauer and his gro...
Jun 14, 2023
Suicides in Quebec: Coroner wants friends and family included in mental health care
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the province's Health Department should do more to involve friends and family members in the treatment of people suffering from mental health issues and addictions in ...
Jun 14, 2023