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Providence Health reveals 19 patients were forced to transfer this year due to its MAID policy

Nineteen people this year have been forced to transfer out of Providence Health Care facilities to access medical assistance in…

2 weeks ago

Thousands gather in Surrey, B.C., to honour slain Sikh activist 1 year after his death

A large crowd gathered at a Surrey, B.C. gurdwara Sunday to remember Sikh activist and community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the lead…

2 weeks ago

Inmates at Kenora District Jail not getting proper access to menstrual products, advocates say

First Nations women in northern Ontario are advocating for better access to menstrual products at the Kenora District Jail.Longtime community advocate Tania…

2 weeks ago

Mourning loss of beloved blond bear, wildlife advocates want more protection for the animals

The message from wildlife advocates is clear after the death of a beloved blond bear and her two cubs: more…

3 weeks ago

Inhalation rooms in safe consumption sites could save lives, Alberta advocates say

Alberta's seven supervised consumption sites lack something advocates say would save lives — a room where users can inhale drugs,…

3 weeks ago

NBA advocates for federal regulatory gambling framework in wake of ex-Raptor Porter ban

The NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling…

4 weeks ago

Calgary woman whose MAID access currently blocked by courts now starving herself to death

A Calgary woman whose access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) is currently blocked by the courts is starving herself…

4 weeks ago

Family pursuing negligence lawsuit after son dies at Trenton high school

A Trenton, Ont., family plans to pursue a civil lawsuit over the death of their 16-year-old son after he was allegedly left unattended in a…

1 month ago

Feds reject Toronto’s request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs

The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for…

1 month ago

‘Bureaucratic hurdles’ endanger Afghanistan aid, advocates worry

Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year.But by the time its new system…

2 months ago

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