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Canadian cities struggling to get past 'Whac-A-Mole' solution to homeless encampments

Canadian cities struggling to get past 'Whac-A-Mole' solution to homeless encampments

MONTREAL — On a strip of grass dividing a busy east-end Montreal thoroughfare from a block of residences in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district stand about two dozen tents, a reflection of a housing market that can't provide enough affordable homes.
Some say it's time for Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

Some say it's time for Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

OTTAWA — As a young child, Dennis Saddleman's mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on his forehead and told him how beautiful he was.
NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government

NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government

The resumption of counting in last week's nail-biting British Columbia election has seen the NDP widen its lead in two crucial races and move within 12 votes of the B.C. Conservatives in another.
Minister apologizes for government's handling of First Nations' money in 1800s

Minister apologizes for government's handling of First Nations' money in 1800s

NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS, Ont. — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree has apologized on behalf of the Canadian government to a group of Ontario First Nations for mismanagement of their money over a century ago.
Court docs link Olympian's alleged drug trafficking ring to Ontario homicide

Court docs link Olympian's alleged drug trafficking ring to Ontario homicide

TORONTO — New details are emerging that link a suspected transnational drug trafficking ring allegedly run by a wanted Olympian to an April homicide in Ontario.
Quebec Liberals call to investigate closures of French-language classes for newcomers

Quebec Liberals call to investigate closures of French-language classes for newcomers

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberal Party has called for the French language commissioner to investigate the cancelling of some French-language training courses for newcomers to the province.
People with disabilities ask feds to restore 'hope' and raise benefit amount

People with disabilities ask feds to restore 'hope' and raise benefit amount

TORONTO — Heather Thompson would love to work. The 26-year-old dreams of going back to university to study politics and environmental science, and ultimately pursue a career to "try and make things better" in society.
Frozen waffles from Whole Foods join Canadian recall list over listeria concerns

Frozen waffles from Whole Foods join Canadian recall list over listeria concerns

Whole Foods Market is joining the growing list of brands whose frozen waffles have been recalled in Canada this week because of possible listeria contamination.
Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

WASHINGTON — Environmental experts are warning American voters that whoever takes the White House could set a path forward or pull the world backwards at a critical time for the climate crisis. "The U.S.
Canadian Indigenous leaders call Biden's apology for residential schools 'first step'

Canadian Indigenous leaders call Biden's apology for residential schools 'first step'

MONTREAL — Canadian Indigenous leaders say U.S. President Joe Biden’s apology for his country’s residential school system is only the first step toward healing generations of harm. On Friday, Biden apologized for the U.S.