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Delayed introduction of First Nations clean water bill 'unacceptable,' say chiefs
Chiefs in Ontario are denouncing the federal government’s delayed introduction of a bill to ensure First Nations have safe drinking water. They’re also concerned that Canada intends to weaken proposed legislation before tabling it. Source link
‘We want to go home,’ residents say as blaze in Toronto's east end continues for 6th day
Almost one week after the Thorncliffe Park blaze started, engineers and fire crews have officially decided they’ll need to destroy the wall to access the burning material and extinguish it. Source link
Legal experts ask UN to scrutinize Quebec’s proposed constitution over rights concerns
A group of legal experts has requested United Nations special rapporteurs examine Bill 1 to determine if it infringes on human rights. Source link
Residents of Quebec town worry Port of Montreal expansion will ruin their 'natural treasure'
The Major Projects Office is backing an expansion project by the Port of Montreal in Contrecoeur, Que. Experts question whether this is the best site for federal backing and community members worry it will leave lasting environmental damage. Source link
Air Transat pilots give union the power to declare a strike
The union that represents Air Transat’s pilots said on Wednesday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Source link
Trump targets Minnesota’s Somali community amid reports of targeted crackdown
Recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump and top administration officials disparaging Minnesota’s large Somali community have focused renewed attention on the immigrants from the war-torn east African country and their descendants. Source link
European ministers accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace talks
Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough. Source link
80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine
A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in early November, after calling Health Link to confirm she qualifies for a free dose. Source link
Feds gave Stellantis more than $220M before Brampton decision, records show
The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show. Source link
Burlington, Ont., couple joked about being brothers' jailers in text messages shown at murder trial
The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in 2022. Source link