Quebec’s education minister is now considering banning cell phones everywhere in schools, not just in the classroom, as is currently the case.
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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….
Saskatchewan care home where elderly man was allegedly attacked suspended after inspection
A Saskatchewan care home where an elderly man was allegedly attacked is suspended from taking on hospital patients following a recent inspection of the facility.
Kelowna bystanders prevent suspected impaired driver from leaving scene
Kelowna RCMP say they arrested a man for impaired driving near Kelowna’s Capri Centre on Tuesday.The incident occurred around noon at 1181 Sutherland Avenue.Witnesses reported seeing a black car hit a cone and drag it, eventually coming to a stop behind a parked vehicle.Police stated tha…
Police investigating stabbing of driver after collision in Oshawa
A driver was stabbed following a collision in Oshawa Tuesday afternoon, Durham police say.
TTC to boost service on 24 bus routes starting Sunday
The TTC says that improvements to two-dozen bus routes will start coming online later this week and will eventually boost overall transit service in the city to 96 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
11% decrease year-over-year in toxic drug deaths, B.C.’s March data shows
At least 192 people died in B.C. from toxic drugs in March, the latest data from the provincial coroner shows.
Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges
A political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.
3 Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.
Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court Tuesday over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with India.