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Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
March 06, 2026 - 6:14 AM

OTTAWA — Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces, Canada's highest court said on Friday, leading to strong rebukes from members of the provincial government.
In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos
March 03, 2026 - 7:15 PM

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Inuit look to Greenland's social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
February 13, 2026 - 9:00 PM

NUUK — As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the Far North, Inuit say they want Canada to take tips from Greenland — where a Nordic social model adapted to local needs has built health, housing and education services deemed superior to anything in Canada's Arctic.
Advocates call for federal, provincial governments to strengthen child-care system
January 30, 2026 - 7:45 AM

Child-care advocates called Friday on the federal and provincial governments to commit to strengthening the $10-a-day system, as the ministers responsible met in Ottawa.
Minnesotans continue to grapple with fatal ICE shooting
January 09, 2026 - 9:42 AM

MINNEAPOLIS — Drivers in a line of vehicles blared their horns Friday afternoon in a trendy Minneapolis neighbourhood as cyclists racing down nearby sidewalks blew on whistles.
Intergenerational daycare aiming to strengthen bonds between kids and 'grandfriends'
December 19, 2025 - 9:01 PM

Among the thousands of new child-care spaces opening up across the country is a unique centre in Ottawa nestled at the heart of a long-term care campus, a dementia- and kid-friendly space meant to truly integrate the children and the seniors they sweetly dub "grandfriends."
Jewish organization calls for 'action' to protect community after Sydney shooting
December 18, 2025 - 5:35 AM

OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities in Canada following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
There's a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada
December 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM

MONTREAL — Joshua Bujold, an upbeat psychology student in his first semester at Montreal's Dawson College, was taken aback to find out that happiness among young Canadians has plunged.
Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack
October 03, 2025 - 12:39 PM

OTTAWA — A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on "leaders of all levels" to enhance security at synagogues after a vehicle and knife attack at a U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
September 22, 2025 - 2:47 PM

OTTAWA — Civil liberties' groups are warning that the Liberal government's new hate crimes bill could undermine the right to protest.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare

In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos

Inuit look to Greenland's social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic

Advocates call for federal, provincial governments to strengthen child-care system

Minnesotans continue to grapple with fatal ICE shooting

Intergenerational daycare aiming to strengthen bonds between kids and 'grandfriends'

Jewish organization calls for 'action' to protect community after Sydney shooting

There's a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada

Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack

Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says

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