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Woman whose partner died after Winnipeg police encounter files lawsuit against officers, city
A woman from Tataskweyak Cree Nation is suing the City of Winnipeg and two police officers after her common-law husband died following a 2023 encounter with Winnipeg police. Source link
Former diplomat speaks out after Federal Court intervenes in discrimination complaint
Minority rights advocates say the case of a former diplomat who had to appeal to the Federal Court to force her employer to investigate her discrimination complaints underscores the need to reform whistleblower protection in Canada’s public service. Source link
Children among at least 6 killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, officials say
Russia launched a wide drone and missile attack across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, Ukrainian officials said, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on hold, saying he didn’t want it to be a “waste of time.” Source link
Cape Breton doctor concerned about health zone's pain services
Dr. Robert MacNeill is calling for more resources to help a Sydney pain clinic deal with its heavy patient load. Source link
Ingersoll, Ont., residents react to 'awful news' GM is ending CAMI plant's electric van production
People in Ingersoll, Ont., are trying to come to terms with news that General Motors is halting production of the BrightDrop delivery vehicle at the CAMI assembly plant, the town’s largest employer. “It means a lot to people in this town, so it’s kind of heartbreaking. It’s one of the backbones of this town,” says […]
With Bill C-2’s fate uncertain, spy agency argues its ability to do its job ‘eroding’
With the fate of the Liberal government’s security bill in doubt, Canada’s spy agency is laying its cards on the table, arguing for urgent change to how it legally accesses Canadians’ electronic information. Source link
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Momentum, expectations grow for Canadian men's alpine ski team
A resurgent Canadian men’s alpine ski team has won world championship and Olympic medals, landed on World Cup podiums, and scored a victory at the famed Kitzbuhel downhill. Head coach John Kucera believes it’s just the beginning as the newest generation of uber-talented Canadian ski racers enter their prime. Source link
Misogynistic ideas made popular online are popping up in Canadian classrooms, survey says
A recent survey from Angus Reid and White Ribbon found that four in five educators said they had witnessed sexist or misogynistic behaviours in the classroom. And when students repeat misogynistic language, teachers say they don’t have the right tools to tackle it. Source link