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Quebec eyes possible changes to bill that angered transgender community
MONTREAL - Facing a deluge of criticism from transgender-rights advocates in the province, Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he is open to seeking better solutions over proposed change...
Oct 27, 2021
Judge in Prince Andrew suit says key document can be secret
NEW YORK (AP) - A 2008 settlement agreement that a lawyer for Prince Andrew says would protect him against claims that he sexually abused an American when she was 17 can remain secret, a New York judg...
Oct 27, 2021
Economy and recovery likely government priorities in coming legislative session
On Wednesday afternoon, the new legislative session in Saskatchewan will begin with the throne speech, outlining the government's priorities for the coming eight weeks.On Monday, in his State of the P...
Oct 27, 2021
O'Toole faces caucus as he plots out next steps on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole faces his caucus today to discuss what to do about its position around mandatory vaccinations, and what that means for unvaccinated members. The issue is top ...
Oct 27, 2021
Reconciliation: Red Indian Lake in central Newfoundland to be renamed Beothuk Lake
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced today it plans to change the name of Red Indian Lake to Beothuk Lake following a series of public consultations aimed at supportin...
Oct 27, 2021
Pope Francis to visit Canada, meet with Indigenous leaders: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada as part of reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples, but there is no mention of a papal apology in today's brief statement.The Vatican sa...
Oct 27, 2021
STICK IT TO COVID: Expanding Physician Engagement on Vaccinations
People trust their family physicians to guide their health care decisions and supporting conversations on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines can only protect more residents during the pandemic.W...
Oct 27, 2021
Vatican says Pope Francis willing to visit Canada as Indigenous leaders seek apology
The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada, as Indigenous leaders call on him apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The Vatican said in a statement that the Ca...
Oct 27, 2021
MN-S election candidate hopes to amplify voices of Metis youth
The presidential election for the Metis Youth Council of Saskatchewan is just days away and one of the three candidates wants to ACT on her promises.Autumn LaRose-Smith is a proud queer, Metis, woman ...
Oct 27, 2021
EU court tells Poland to pay $1.2M a day in judicial dispute
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union acerbated a standoff with Poland over judicial independence and the primacy of EU or national law Wednesday as the bloc's top court fined the recalcitrant member nat...
Oct 27, 2021