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Local Mayors React to Boundary Adjustment Act

Mayors of Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte respond to provincial boundary changes. Negotiations progress with Ontario government approval for municipal adjustments.

Edmonton Elks Read to Students for Literacy

Edmonton Elks players and alumni visited St. Maria Goretti Catholic School to promote literacy. Discover how this community effort is inspiring young readers.

B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers

B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.

CRTC Drops Canadian Content Rules for Porn

The CRTC has announced that pornography will no longer be subject to Canadian content quotas, exempting adult programming from CanCon requirements. Learn what this means for the industry.

Inquest into 2021 death at Ottawa detention centre

A mandatory inquest has been announced into the 2021 death of Taher Hashemi at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. The probe aims to examine the circumstances and prevent future deaths.

Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling against Texas' 2026 congressional map. The decision could impact elections and voting rights nationwide. Follow this developing story.

NB Power cuts senior's power with no explanation

Theresa Beaudin endured 9 days without electricity after NB Power disconnected her power without warning or explanation. Read her shocking story and learn about utility accountability.

St. Mary's Students Reflect on Homelessness Experience

Students at St. Mary's High School in Kitchener gained firsthand insight into homelessness through an overnight tent initiative, fostering empathy and awareness about housing insecurity in their community.

LCBO adopting Ontario paper bags by summer 2026

The LCBO plans to introduce paper bags manufactured in Ontario by summer 2026, marking a significant sustainability shift for Canada's liquor retailer. Learn about this environmental initiative.

Carney's chief of staff draws rebuke for ethics comparison

PM Mark Carney's chief of staff, Marc-André Blanchard, faces Conservative criticism for comparing Carney's extensive ethics screen to that of Stephen Harper's former chief of staff. Discover the details of the conflict of interest review.

Corb Lund petition to ban Alberta coal mining

Country artist Corb Lund launches citizen initiative to permanently protect Alberta's Eastern Slopes from coal mining. 177,752 signatures needed to advance the petition.

Saskatchewan spends $1.5M on homeless hotel rooms

Saskatchewan government allocates $1.5 million for emergency hotel accommodations to support people experiencing homelessness during winter months. Learn about this critical initiative.

Trump 'Crashing Out' Over Epstein Ties

Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivers scorching testimony about Trump's Epstein relationship during House hearing. Learn about the political fallout and transparency demands.

Trump Rolls Back Endangered Species Act Rules

The Trump administration proposes eliminating automatic protections for threatened species, sparking environmental concerns. Learn how this affects Canadian wildlife.

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