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Some RCMP officers still aren’t taking sexual assault claims seriously enough, watchdog says

RCMP says it is updating its manual to help with sexual violence investigations and provides online training The civilian watchdog agency overseeing the RCMP routinely takes Mounties to task for bungling Read more

Pukatawagan residents celebrate opening of First Nation’s new community-owned grocery store

‘The people have waited for a very long time to have a store to call … their own,’ says Chief Lorna Bighetty Helen Bighetty gleamed with excitement as she shopped in the Read more

Bridge leading to former residential school on Vancouver Island vandalized with racial slur

Riverbend Bridge near Port Alberni, B.C., was recently painted to say ‘Every child matters’ The Tseshaht First Nation is condemning an act of hate after a bridge leading to a former Read more

Ontario, Quebec still keeping migrant-detention contract with CBSA

Imprisoning migrants for administrative reasons violates international law Migrants are currently being held in provincial jails across Canada even though they are not accused of a crime. Under agreements with the Read more

Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis shows

In 2021, severe weather caused $2.1 billion in insured damages Canadians will see lower incomes and a choice between higher taxes or fewer government services if there isn’t more effort Read more

Drug company Apotex formerly owned by Barry Sherman agrees to takeover

Billionaire founder was found dead in his home in 2018 Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. has signed a deal to be acquired by U.S. private equity investment firm SK Capital Partners.Read more

Former Alberta justice minister apologizes for racist videos — if they depict ‘real events’

Videos on social media appear to show Jonathan Denis performing a caricature of Indigenous people Warning: This story contains a video that contains vulgar language and content. Jonathan Denis, a Read more

Fiona’s insurance bill could hit $700M — but most damage won’t be covered

Flood damage from storm surges not covered by most insurance policies Post-tropical storm Fiona is well on its way to being the costliest storm to ever hit Atlantic Canada —Read more

Priced out of Toronto’s housing market? Alberta wants you to turn your eyes west

Average detached home in Edmonton costs $490K, compared to $1.4M in Toronto If you’ve been priced out of Toronto’s real estate market, Alberta hopes its latest ploy will have you looking Read more

Racism against Indigenous people entrenched in health care, Manitoba CEO admits while vowing to eradicate it Social Sharing

3 partners sign declaration to eliminate Indigenous-specific racism, commit to biannual progress reports The head of northern Manitoba’s health-care system is apologizing for historic and continuing racism against Indigenous people Read more

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