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The difficult history of prosecuting hate in Canada

Warning: This story contains some disturbing details. Late one night in April 2015, a drunk man entered a convenience store in the town...

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WorkSafeBC told to investigate allegation of ‘culturally unsafe’ workplace at City of Vancouver

WorkSafeBC, a government agency that oversees workers’ health and safety in the province, has been ordered to investigate an Indigenous woman’s claim that she...

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Family of young black man killed in Brampton, Ont., says he was shot by police after calling 911 himself

D’Andre Campbell was known for his big heart and big dreams. He was one of eight siblings living with their parents in a...

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RCMP watchdog’s misconduct reports caught in limbo, stalling their release

The RCMP continues to mull over a number of high-profile investigations completed by its watchdog body involving allegations of Mountie misbehaviour — ultimately stalling their release and raising...

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Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings could extend into 2021

Legal arguments at the B.C. Supreme Court in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou may stretch into next year. Crown lawyer...

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Inside the Halifax high-rise at the centre of a Canadian COVID-19 tragedy

Gerald Jackson spent his final days with COVID-19 lying just centimetres from another man’s bed, separated by a curtain in an eighth-floor room....

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Bell, Telus to use Nokia and Ericsson, not Huawei, in building their next-generation 5G networks

BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. will both use equipment from Scandinavian component makers Nokia and Ericsson to build out their next-generation 5G networks...

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Bell, Telus to use Nokia and Ericsson, not Huawei, in building their next-generation 5G networks

BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. will both use equipment from Scandinavian component makers Nokia and Ericsson to build out their next-generation 5G networks...

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Canadian military, Supporters say space spending is justified despite the pandemic: Don Pittis

This week’s reports by the Canadian military of appalling conditions in long-term care homes during the pandemic illustrates a perennial challenge for those...

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Weeds get a bad rap, but many are crucial to the ecosystem

Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...

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Military report reveals what sector has long known: Ontario’s nursing homes are in trouble

Jacqueline Mitchell hasn’t been able to hug her 94-old-mother since March, and now, in the face of a shocking Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)...

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18 months after Meng Wanzhou’s arrest, a judge will decide on the future of her extradition case

A B.C. Supreme Court judge will deliver a groundbreaking decision Wednesday in the extradition case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. After four months...

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Prince William Says Having Kids Brought Back Emotions From Diana’s Death

Prince William Says Having Kids Brought Back Emotions From Diana’s Death, Prince William says the “life-changing” experience of becoming a father brought back...

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Ben Affleck Steps Out With Girlfriend Ana de Armas and His Kids so lovely

Ben Affleck Steps Out With Girlfriend Ana de Armas and His Kids so lovely, Happy family. Ben Affleck took a walk with his...

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Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties apply for federal wage subsidy as donations dry up

Four of the main political parties in Canada have joined a growing list of organizations looking for federal support during the pandemic. Spokespeople...

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Province won’t seek outside help to investigate mass killing

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service won’t seek help from outside the province as it investigates the deaths of 22 people in last...