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Manitoba government introduces bills on crime, health and other issues
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (158+ words) WINNIPEG " The Manitoba government has introduced bills in the legislature aimed at cracking down on machetes, reducing the use of sick notes and enacting other measures promised in its throne speech last fall. Among more than a dozen bills introduced…...
Ontario takes control of eighth school board, citing mismanagement
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (388+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's education minister placed an eighth school board under supervision Thursday due to what he calls significant governance issues. Paul Calandra put the York Catholic District School Board on notice in late January that he would place it under…...
Kids’ book pulled from Louis Riel School Division shelves over map illustration
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (752+ words) A school library-technician is raising concerns about the swift removal of a new children's book about a Palestinian family preparing to break their fast during Ramadan. The Louis Riel School Division has taken Maysa Odeh's Upside-Down Iftar off its shelves…...
Industry minister urges Manitoba companies to pay close attention to federal military procurement
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (671+ words) Ottawa's minister of industry encouraged Manitoba businesses to pay close attention to upcoming procurement processes as the federal government rolls out its new defence industrial strategy. All provinces have a role to play as the Canadian government invests billions of…...
Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns award to Toronto film critics group, says her speech was censored
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (467+ words) TORONTO " Elle-M'ij' Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out. The TFCA's president Johanna Schneller said Wednesday the Canadian actor and filmmaker's speech…...
Hertl scores in OT to cap Vegas rally in 4-3 victory over Red Wings
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (274+ words) Hertl scored in front off a pass from Mitch Marner as Vegas snapped a three-game losing streak. Marner scored the tying goal with 3:24 left in regulation and had two assists. Reilly Smith and Ivan Barbashev had the other goals for…...
Appeal Court tosses case brought by B.C. health executive fired for vaccine refusal
1+ day, 40+ min ago (393+ words) Winnipeg -11" C, Blowing snow VANCOUVER " The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by a fired B.C. health executive to seek employment insurance benefits, nearly five years after he lost his job for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds....
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (395+ words) Following a letter from a Congressman inquiring about reporting on anonymous allegations, CBP opened an internal inquiry to determine the full story," a U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in an emailed statement Tuesday. This is standard procedure and does…...
Rams, Chiefs working on trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (552+ words) The sources spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the trade has not been finalized. Kansas City will receive the 29th overall pick in the upcoming draft, and fifth-round and sixth-round picks this spring along with a third-round pick next year....
Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev out for season after core muscle surgery
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (125+ words) Winnipeg -11" C, Blowing snow TORONTO " Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The Leafs said the veteran underwent successful core muscle surgery in New York City. Tanev, 36, only…...