Source Feed: Ottawa Citizen
Author: Peter Hum
Publication Date: April 30, 2024 - 07:00
Today's Letters: City of Ottawa should not diminish the Canadian Tulip Festival
April 30, 2024
Re: City should focus on saving events we already have, Apr. 26 Read More
Unpublished Newswire
A wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods last week is no longer classified as out-of-control.Alberta Wildfire says the blaze, which is still burning south of the city and is close to 200 square kilometres in size, was re-classified to “being held” as of late Sunday.In announcing the change on social media, Alberta Wildfire says recent rain allowed firefighters and heavy equipment operators to make excellent progress on containing the fire.
May 21, 2024 - 02:03 | | The Globe and Mail
The federal government plans to amend the Criminal Code to stiffen penalties for thefts with ties to violence, organized crime and money laundering as part of a national strategy to address soaring auto thefts.Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Justice Minister Arif Virani made the announcement in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, which has become a hotbed for auto thefts.
May 20, 2024 - 21:09 | Kristy Kirkup | The Globe and Mail
The political fallout from New Brunswick’s changes to self-identification rules in the classroom is ramping up in provincial courtrooms, with legal challenges arguing that the policy harms gender-diverse students and violates their right to equality under the Charter.Adding to the controversy, at least four district education councils are defying the provincial directive to implement the new rule to restrict youth under 16 from choosing their own pronouns without parental consent.
May 20, 2024 - 19:47 | Lindsay Jones | The Globe and Mail
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