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RCMP watchdog without senior leadership for months, stalling investigations
The watchdog body meant to investigate Mounties’ conduct has been without a chairperson for months, stalling investigations and weakening transparency about how the nation’s police force interacts with Canadians across the country. Source link
I love my daughter. But it stings when people ask if I want another child
Kyle Meyer always used to imagine a second child would complete their family. But after miscarriages and infertility challenges, he’s come to resent certain assumptions people make about having children. Source link
Speed cameras are controversial in Canada. So why does Europe love them?
Speed cameras are widely in use across Europe, where studies have shown they are highly effective at preventing accidents. Source link
Wind turbines keep killing bats in Canada. Advocates say this needs to change
Bats don’t exactly have a glowing public image. After all, they’re often associated with blood-sucking vampires, gloomy caves and all things spooky. But migratory bats in Canada are in desperate need of protection, according to researchers. Source link
Ottawa woman speaks out against former head of Manitoba Inuit Association
Inuit women and gender-diverse people say a grassroots social media movement publicizing allegations of sexual and physical assault against the CEO of the Manitoba Inuit Association is giving them the courage to come forward with their own accusations against him. Source link
2036 or bust: India is building an ambitious Olympics bid
India is pitching Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2036 Olympic Games, but there are significant hurdles to India’s longstanding ambitions, including persistent questions over mismanagement and governance issues within the country’s Olympic Association, as well as low medal counts at previous Games. Source link
3 women murdered. The score for the killer's probation officer? 'Target met'
A rare disclosure of probation records reveals that two days after a repeat domestic violence offender murdered three ex-partners while on probation, his probation officer was given the highest score possible for their work. CBC News has also learned that two other management reviews happened in the years before the murders, but no changes to […]
Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no mention of emissions cap
Ahead of the release of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s climate competitiveness strategy, his energy minister offered some hints of what will be included when it’s introduced in Tuesday’s budget. Source link
MPs urge Carney government to release special agency governing documents
Opposition MPs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to make public the documents that govern three special agencies it has created to manage billions of dollars for major projects, defence procurement and the construction of affordable homes. Source link
Blue Jays ambush Dodgers to move within 1 win of World Series title
With back-to-back leadoff home runs to start things off and a pitching performance for the ages from a rookie starter in their 6-1 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays are one victory away from their first title in 32 years. They’ll have the chance to clinch back in Toronto […]