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Police who found loaded gun in ‘man purse’ did not profile suspect: Quebec judge
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
MONTREAL – A Quebec judge says police who searched a suspect carrying a “man purse” and found a loaded weapon inside did not engage in profiling. The case involves Marcus Nimeri, who was stopped by Montreal police in October 2023 and found to be carrying in his shoulder bag a handgun that had been illegally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Nations say they must not be left out of UN plastic treaty talks
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – First Nations have one message for delegates gathered in Ottawa this week to negotiate a global plastic waste agreement: don’t leave us out. Aamjiwnaang First Nation councillor Janelle Nahmabin lives in an area nicknamed “Chemical Valley.” The First Nation, near Sarnia, Ont., neighbours a chemical plant that researchers say is emitting high levels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As treaty talks continue, new report predicts clouds with a 100% chance of plastic
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – Mother Nature is delivering a typical spring day in Ottawa, with light drizzle, near-freezing temperatures – and thousands of grams of plastic. A new report says based on previous readings, more than 1,000 kilograms of microscopic plastic particles will fall on the national capital throughout the day. The report was compiled by Australia’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre will do ‘anything to win,’ must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government’s federal budget. Polls suggest the Liberal messaging on the budget has yet to resonate – but Trudeau says it’s more of a plan than what Poilievre has put forward, other than trying to exploit public anxieties. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Ottawa adds $36 million to vaccine fund
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Ottawa adds $36M to vaccine injury fund The federal government is putting another $36 million toward a program to compensate people who were seriously injured or killed by vaccines. The new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians should expect politicians to support right to bail, Virani’s office says
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – The office of Canada’s justice minister says the public should expect politicians to support their right to bail and to be presumed innocent – warning that “immediate” and “uninformed reactions” only worsens matters. A jury on Sunday found Umar Zameer not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto police officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poll suggests half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget
By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes. Just shy of half the respondents to Leger’s latest survey said they had a negative opinion of the federal budget, which was presented last Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LGBTQ+ rallies to be held across Canada, billed as largest since marriage equality
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality. Fae Johnstone, president of the Society of Queer Momentum, says there will be rallies across Canada in May. The group, in partnership with other organizations, is pushing for all levels of government to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No winning ticket sold for Tuesday’s $21 million Lotto Max jackpot
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday’s Lotto Max $21 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 26 will be an estimated $26 million... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – The winning numbers in Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated $21 million: 07, 14, 17, 26, 29, 38 & 39. Bonus: 18 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan MP won’t run again, cites Tory decision to disallow open nomination race
By The Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – A Conservative member of Parliament says he isn’t seeking re-election because his party is not allowing an open nomination in a new riding. Gary Vidal cites the party’s response to changing electoral boundaries in his announcement that he won’t run. Vidal was elected in 2019 to represent the sprawling Saskatchewan riding of Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill ... Read More »
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