A court date has been set for the third man charged with the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, coinciding with that of the other two suspects.
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Minister said ‘hundreds’ of Canadians might use Gaza visa. More than 7,500 applied.
An immigration lawyer in Toronto says new figures from the federal government show just how “grudging” Ottawa’s efforts have been to rescue Canadians’ family members from the war in the Gaza Strip.
NDP leader slams Liberals for giving nearly $26M to Costco, Loblaw in recent years
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is slamming the federal Liberals for giving nearly $26 million to Costco and Loblaw for energy-efficient appliances.
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard for hygienists
The federal health minister says he isn’t convinced by the rationale used to deny independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services dentists’ offices offer under a new national plan.
3 GTA men charged following Markham carjacking incidents
Three men from the GTA have been arrested and charged after police intervened in a May 3 carjacking attempt in Markham.
Vaughan city council endorses proposed bylaw to ban protests near places of worship
Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca says city council has unanimously endorsed a proposed bylaw that would ban protests near places of worship after the city saw a number of demonstrations earlier this year that he said “crossed the line.
London, Ont. cop already suspended due to assault case now faces harassment charge
An officer previously charged in an off-duty incident late last year is facing additional charges related to criminal harassment, the London Police Service said Tuesday.
Quebec government considering banning cell phones in all schools
Quebec’s education minister is now considering banning cell phones everywhere in schools, not just in the classroom, as is currently the case.
Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests
A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses.
Garbage truck tips over near entrance of Kelowna landfill
Emergency crews are at the scene of a garbage truck rollover near Kelowna’s landfill.The truck has tipped over at the landfill entrance road off John Hindle Drive.Access to the dump appears to remain open, but drivers should expect delays while traveling through the area….