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Reforms needed for transgender people to access justice: Canadian Bar Association
OTTAWA - A new study says Canada's justice system features "significant and pervasive" barriers for transgender people who encounter legal issues. The Canadian Bar Association and the HIV & AIDS L...
Feb 03, 2023
Canada summons Chinese ambassador over high-altitude surveillance balloon
OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada has been called onto the carpet to explain a high-altitude surveillance balloon that is hovering over the U.S. Global Affairs Canada says Ambassador Cong Peiwu wa...
Feb 03, 2023
Andreescu through to semifinals at Thailand Open with win over Kostyuk
HUA HIN, Thailand - Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the semifinal of the Thailand Open tennis tournament with a 6-0, 7-6 (3) win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Friday. Andreescu, the tournament...
Feb 03, 2023
Federal government to withdraw amendment to gun bill: Report
The federal government is withdrawing an amendment to its gun bill that had caused a lot of concern in Saskatchewan.According to The Canadian Press, the Liberals decided to pull the amendment that wou...
Feb 03, 2023
Japanese chemical company to close Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago
MONTREAL - The Quebec-based biopharmaceutical firm that produced a COVID-19 vaccine is being shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical. The Japanese chemical company said Thursday it would stop ...
Feb 03, 2023
Chase theAce in support of Make-A-Wish
Chase the Ace, presented by BN Steel & Metals Inc. and in support of Make-A-Wish Canada, has been going strong since September 1, 2022. We are now in week 22 and the progressive jackpot is approac...
Feb 03, 2023
US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future huntin...
Feb 03, 2023
Police: Man arrested in taking of monkeys from Dallas Zoo
DALLAS (AP) - A 24-year-old man has been arrested in the case of the two monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo after he was spotted near the animal exhibits at an aquarium in the city, police said Friday....
Feb 03, 2023
Freeland meets with provincial, territorial finance ministers in Toronto
TORONTO - Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting today with the provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto to discuss issues includin...
Feb 03, 2023
RCMP searching for man who escaped Sask. Pen
Police are searching for a man who escaped from the minimum-security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.At around 9:30 Thursday night, RCMP were notified that Brian Patrick Aubicho...
Feb 03, 2023
