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Faced with the rise in hate crimes, organizations are calling for funding and support
Organizations are urging Ottawa to allocate $44 million to fund support services for victims. (File photo) The government must act quickly to contain the explosion of hate crimes against members […]
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Fire in Old Montreal: first victim identified
Fire and police crews adapt their search methods to the condition of the structure. Six days after the tragic fire that ravaged a heritage building in Old Montreal, the police […]
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College Stanislas fires teacher accused of sex crimes
Alexandre Gagné, who taught at Stanislas College, is notably accused of sexual assault and exploitation. Stanislas College said on Wednesday that it fired Alexandre Gagne, an economics teacher facing 15 […]
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Cities urge Ottawa to legislate against PFAS and microfibers in water
Microfibers and perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) are believed to threaten the health of humans, fish and animals in general. On this World Water Day, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities […]
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Lawyer missing for almost 3 weeks in suburban Toronto
Isabella Dan, in her 50s, was last seen March 3 in Markham in the area of Warden Artery and Route 7. Real estate lawyer Isabella Dan, in her 50s, has […]
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Greenwashing: the European Union wants to clean up labels
More than half of green claims reviewed by the European Commission in packaging and advertising in 2020 contained “vague, misleading or unsubstantiated” information. Misleading claims, fanciful green labels , questionable […]
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Halifax police called schools hundreds of times since 2018
Halifax Regional Police records show officers have been called to schools due to violent incidents involving students more than 420 times since 2018. Teachers and support staff want better protection […]
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Sextortion: Moncton suspects trying to set up ring, RCMP say
In cases of sextortion, perpetrators communicate with their young victims primarily through social media, according to the Canadian Center for Child Protection. Three people recently arrested in the Moncton, New […]
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The identity of the victim of Harold LeBel could be known soon
A decision could be rendered shortly at the Rimouski courthouse. (File photo)The victim in the trial of former Rimouski MP Harold LeBel has filed a motion to have the publication […]
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A global water crisis is looming, warns UNESCO
City water demand could increase by 80% by by 2050, when billions of people around the globe are already struggling with water shortages.Due to the pollution of freshwater resources and […]