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Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:49:00 EST
RCMP operation puts end to Wet’suwet’en blockade, latest tumultuous chapter in northern B.C. pipeline saga
The dramatic developments on Wet’suwet’en territory were the latest episode in an ongoing dispute which, two years ago, saw protests stretch across Canada.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:22:00 EST
‘We are not out of this thing by a long shot.’: As military arrives, B.C. scrambles to repair critical roadways amid fears of hoarding
‘Thousands more’ soldiers are on standby as the province prepares to use state of emergency powers to stymie price gouging.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:00:00 EST
Health Canada is set to approve the Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids. Here’s what you need to know
The announcement expected Friday means one of the biggest pediatric vaccination efforts in Canada’s history will soon be underway.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:54:31 EST
Ontario giving students rapid COVID-19 tests to take home over holiday break
The provincial government announced Thursday that it will send home five rapid test kits with every public school student — a total of 11 million tests — before the winter break, to use twice a week during their time off and before they return to...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:26:38 EST
Caroline Mulroney says public inquiry into Ottawa LRT fiasco is not about settling political scores
Transportation minister insists she’s not worried the public inquiry into the Ottawa LRT fiasco sets a precedent to probe other potential boondoggles like Highway 413 or the Bradford Bypass.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:45:48 EST
The Leafs get offence from defence in fifth straight win, courtesy of Morgan Rielly
Rielly bagged the first two goals of the game, one on the power play, and the Leafs picked up their fifth win in a row — 10th in their last 11 games — against the New York Rangers, who had won four straight.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:39:00 EST
Margaret Atwood’s feminist paradox: The art and complicated politics of Canada’s most famous author
Over six decades the author of The Handmaid’s Tale has created iconic heroines, chronicled women’s struggles — and challenged the sisterhood.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:29:00 EST
Soaring backlogs, disgruntled applicants — Canada’s immigration system has been upended by COVID-19. This is the man in charge of fixing it
Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser says he wants to clear application backlogs and ‘make the process less painful for families’ trying to come here.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:41:39 EST
Nathaniel McLellan manslaughter case delayed until December as accused retains new lawyer
The case will now continue in court on Dec. 16, presumably to set a date for trial.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:04:00 EST
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 711 cases; federal government to announce Health Canada has approved the vaccine for children aged five to 11
Meanwhile, it will take “a few days to perhaps a week,” before kids can get their shots, says Health Minister Christine Elliotth; eading into the holiday season, Ontario will take COVID-19 testing into shopping malls and other busy locations; stu...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:22:00 EST
Family demands answers in shooting death of ‘harmless’ gunsmith by Toronto police officer
‘A cop shot a guy they didn’t need to, and we want to know why’ — SIU investigators interviewing civilian, police witnesses while family of Rodger Kotanko left wondering why the fatal shooting happened

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:15:00 EST
Fleet of Greyhound buses up for sale after company shut down all Canadian operations permanently
Corporate Assets Inc., the auction company hosting the listing, has released details of an auction for 38 “exceptionally maintained” motorcoach models. In May 2021, Greyhound Canada closed its remaining Canadian routes in Ontario and Quebec.



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