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London·Breaking London, Ont., police Chief Thai Truong apologized Monday that it took six years to lay sexual assault charges against five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, saying he recognizes the “courage” and “strength” it took for the woman to come forward. Police chief recognizes her ‘courage,Continue Reading

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Politics Applications for the federal government’s greener homes grant program will close within two weeks as the government transitions to a home energy retrofit program focusing on “affordability.” New program under development will target low-to-median incomes, Ottawa says David Thurton · CBC News · Posted: Feb 05, 2024 1:03 PMContinue Reading

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Politics Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced an icy reception in Ottawa Monday as a Liberal cabinet minister from her province called her proposed transgender policies “reckless” and “irresponsible” and left the door open to a court challenge. Alberta premier says she wants ‘guidelines’ for transitioning kids; Liberal minister calls them ‘harmful’Continue Reading

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Manitoba·Updated Winnipeg police have charged two parents with manslaughter after their one-year-old daughter died from fentanyl intoxication. Police arrested 38-year-old man, 37-year-old woman Friday after daughter’s death last March Rachel Ferstl · CBC News · Posted: Feb 05, 2024 12:05 PM EST | Last Updated: 20 minutes ago The parentsContinue Reading

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Business Manulife will cover specialty drugs filled at any pharmacy, the insurance company said Monday, backtracking on its decision to only cover drugs filled at Loblaw-owned pharmacies less than a week after the exclusivity deal was announced. Company said it would implement change quickly following public feedback Jenna Benchetrit · CBC NewsContinue Reading

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Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that if his party forms government he will tackle rising car theft across the country by imposing mandatory jail time and tightening bail conditions for repeat offenders.  Conservative leader says proposed reforms to Criminal Code will be ‘Charter proof and constitutionally sound’ PeterContinue Reading