Category: Canada
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Sask. on track to see deadlier year on roads in 2023, RCMP say
[ad_1] The Saskatchewan RCMP’s latest data shows 2023 is on track to be a deadlier year on provincial roads than last. From January to November 8, 2023, police said there have been 63 fatal collisions with 70 deaths as a result of those collisions. With the past two months, those numbers are higher. “Since September…
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Should Canada ban smoking tobacco?
[ad_1] As some countries around the world start implementing bans on, or phasing out the use of tobacco, should Canada—a world leader in promoting the dangers of smoking—follow their lead? Michael Chaiton, senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and professor at the University of Toronto, told CTV’s Your Morning…
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I used to work for an NGO promoting peace between Israel and Palestine. Was it worth it?
[ad_1] This First Person article is written by Randi Sommerfeld, a Canadian who lived in Israel for five years. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ. Until recently, the most terrifying exposure I’ve ever had to war was during the 2014 conflict between Israel and Gaza. At the time, I was working in…
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Edmonton Oilers hit rock bottom with 3-2 loss to San Jose
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Nov 09, 2023 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 6 minute read SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Darnell Nurse #25 of the Edmonton Oilers is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center on…
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Cayden Primeau gets first win since 2021 as Canadiens beat Red Wings
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links SportsNHLMontreal CanadiensHockey Inside OutHockey Canadiens 3, Red Wings 2 (OT). Goalie makes 27 saves before Cole Caufield scores the winning goal. Author of the article: Stu Cowan • Montreal Gazette Published Nov 09, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) celebrates…
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America Ferrea urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a room filled with several influential Hollywood figures, “Barbie” star America Ferrera used her platform to address an ongoing industry issue: Latino representation in film. “According to the numbers, the dominant narrative our industry puts into the world is that Latinos either don’t exist or they are poor, immigrant…
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What’s Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework questionnaire really for?
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links OpinionOp-Ed Opinion: It beggars belief that a government would ever consider undoing a law as popular as B.C.’s ban on grizzly hunting — 77 per cent of British Columbians want it made permanent. Published Nov 09, 2023 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 4 minute read A September poll found that…
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Varcoe: Vote in Maine goes Enmax’s way, lets it keep U.S. utility
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Local NewsEnergyColumnistsBusiness Enmax and Versant contributed $16 million to the political action committee Maine Energy Progress, which opposed the referendum question, the state’s ethics commission website indicates Get the latest from Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 09, 2023 • 4 minute read The sign…
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Man accused of sexual assault on TTC bus
[ad_1] Article content An unidentified man is wanted after an alleged sexual assault aboard a TTC bus in Etobicoke. Article content Toronto Police responded to a sexual assault call on Wednesday at 1:19 p.m. in the Kipling Ave.-Dixon Ave. area. Article content Police said a man boarded a bus and sat close to the alleged…
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Peterborough police chief reports ‘positive’ response to ‘Safer Public Spaces’ focus – Peterborough
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Peterborough say they have had nearly five dozen calls over the past month since the launch of their zero-tolerance approach to open-air illicit drug use. The Peterborough Police Service on Oct. 5 launched it “Safer Public Spaces” initiative, focusing on a “no-tolerance approach” to…