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Newfoundland to replace its outdated, Victorian era men’s prison
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador has announced it is replacing its notorious Victorian-era men’s prison, one of the oldest in Canada. Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s, N.L. has faced decades of criticism for its harsh, violent conditions…
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Working group needed to examine live performance industry, lawyer tells inquest
TORONTO – The Ontario government should form a working group to examine the processes involved in the live performance industry, including the construction of temporary stages like the one that fatally crushed a drum technician before a Radiohead show nearly…
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Two Mi’kmaq fishermen die after oyster boat capsizes off Nova Scotia
BAYFIELD, N.S. – Two young Mi’kmaq fishermen have died after their boat capsized near Bayfield, N.S. RCMP said the men’s skiff capsized in strong winds Monday afternoon. The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation said on its Facebook page that the men were…
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Judge dismisses charges against jail guards in death of N.S. inmate
MONCTON, N.B. – A judge has dismissed charges against two correctional officers in the death of an inmate who was pepper-sprayed inside New Brunswick’s Dorchester Penitentiary. The guards — 48-year-old Alvida Ross and 31-year-old Mathieu Bourgoin — had faced manslaughter…
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N.S. RCMP officer injured after out of control vehicle hits his SUV
FALL RIVER, N.S. – A Nova Scotia Mountie was injured when his SUV was hit by an out-of-control motorist at the scene of a separate collision. RCMP say the officer was treated for minor injuries at hospital and released. The…
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Harassment scandal sparks proposed changes in N.L. legislature
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A year after a harassment and bullying scandal rocked the province’s Liberal government, a new workplace policy was tabled Monday in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature. A legislature committee drafted the blueprint after consultations found concerns…
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Lawsuit alleging sexism in Waterloo police ranks can’t proceed: court
TORONTO – A group of current and former officers alleging systemic sexism and harassment in the ranks of a southern Ontario police force cannot proceed with a proposed class-action lawsuit against the service, Ontario’s top court ruled Friday. The Court…
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Toronto councillor reports recent security incidents, says they’re tied to work
TORONTO – A veteran Toronto city councillor alleges he’s recently experienced two serious security incidents at his home that he believes are tied to his role in municipal government. John Filion says several shots were fired into his unoccupied car…
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Via Rail says no one injured as passenger train derails in New Brunswick
HALIFAX – A Halifax-bound Via Rail train derailed Thursday in New Brunswick, but the rail carrier says there were no injuries to the 94 passengers and 15 crew. Via said in a statement that two cars on Train 14 out…
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N.S. woman plans constitutional challenge of roadside cannabis test
HALIFAX – A lawyer for a Nova Scotia motorist whose licence was suspended after her saliva tested positive for cannabis says his firm will use the case to launch a constitutional challenge of Canada’s revamped impaired driving laws. Jack Lloyd…
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Man, 27, suffers life threatening injuries in gypsum mine accident
HAGERSVILLE, Ont. – Provincial police say a man is in life-threatening condition after a large rock fell on him at a gypsum mine southwest of Hamilton. The Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate after the workplace accident…
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Saskatchewan government introduces parental leave for politicians
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government has changed its rules so legislature members can take parental leave and bring their babies to work. The governing Saskatchewan Party and Opposition NDP collaborated on the changes that were adopted Monday. The move came…
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Nova Scotia’s education minister under fire again over his behaviour
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s premier says he was never told about old allegations of verbal and physical confrontations involving current Education Minister Zach Churchill. Former NDP education minister Ramona Jennex sent an email Monday to legislature Speaker Kevin Murphy, alleging…
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Legacies of Broncos bus crash include truck safety, seatbelts and organ donation
HUMBOLDT, Sask. – Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured a year ago when a semi-truck and a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided in rural Saskatchewan. An inexperienced truck driver who blew a stop sign,…
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Speaker issues update of dress code at B.C. legislature; sleeveless clothing OK
VICTORIA – Women who work in British Columbia’s legislature are now allowed to wear sleeveless dresses, shirts and blouses, after a preliminary review prompted alterations to the building’s decades-old dress code. Speaker Darryl Plecas said Monday that a full review…
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Former Whitecaps women’s soccer players want change after harassment allegations
VANCOUVER – A group of female soccer players is calling for change amidst allegations of harassment and bullying by a former coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Canada Soccer. Twelve players released a joint statement on Monday alleging they witnessed…
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Reporter Paul Bliss was fired for repeated sexual misconduct, CTV alleges
TORONTO – A veteran television reporter who left CTV after a woman accused him of lewd behaviour at the Ontario legislature was fired for repeated sexual misconduct involving young women, new court documents allege. In an untested filing in Superior…
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Officers alleging systemic sexism take case to Ontario’s top court
A group of current and former officers alleging systemic sexism in a southern Ontario police force is asking the province’s top court to allow them to pursue a proposed class-action lawsuit. The collection of primarily female officers saw their bid…
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Ontario launching new mental health supports for provincial police officers
Ontario announced new mental health supports for provincial police officers Friday, after more than a dozen have died by suicide in recent years. Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Sylvia Jones said the Ontario Provincial Police are facing a mental…
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One dead, one in critical condition after plane crash north of Kenora: police
KENORA, Ont. – Police in northern Ontario say one person is dead and another is in serious condition after a small plane crashed north of Kenora, Ont. Provincial police say the crash took place on Saturday afternoon on Snowshoe Lake,…