Trudeau to visit B.C. First Nation in ‘path to healing’ after graves discovery
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the discovery of unmarked graves at residential school sites has highlighted for all Canadians the horrors of our past for which we all bear some responsibility. Trudeau will visit the Williams Lake First...
Navy barred from acting against religious vaccine refusers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.
Saskatchewan’s child advocate calls for more mental-health supports
REGINA — A report released by Saskatchewan's children's advocate says the province has failed for decades to act on recommendations aimed at improving the mental health of youth. Lisa Broda tabled her report in the legislature Tuesday calling for bette...
Italian leader, coalition partner clash on military spending
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi has met with Italy’s president after a key party in Italy's governing coalition has put in question its support for Italy’s commitment to raise its military spending in response to Russia's invasion of
Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents typically say a few words before they turn legislation into law. But Joe Biden flipped the script Tuesday when it came time to put his signature on the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act.
Make three-digit suicide prevention hotline accessible, CRTC told in consultations
OTTAWA — A consultation by the telecommunications regulator has been told that a three-digit suicide prevention hotline should be accessible to people who are deaf or living with other disabilities. Responses to a consultation by the Canadian Radio-tel...
Greek independent authority rejects migrant pushback claims
Greece's independent authority for transparency said Tuesday that after an in-depth investigation it has found no basis for reports that Greek authorities have illegally turned back asylum-seekers entering the country from Turkey.
Ontario needs over 86,000 child-care spaces to meet demand with lower fees: advocates
TORONTO — Ontario's deal with the federal government to introduce $10-a-day child care includes a promise to create 86,000 licensed spaces, but advocates say that may not be enough to meet demand. Gordon Cleveland, a child-care policy expert and associ...
Univ of SC trustees blistered for secret trip, coach buyouts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A small group of powerful lawmakers is refusing to approve reelection bids for five University of South Carolina trustees. The lawmakers are upset
Children’s rep tells B.C. to fix ‘fiscal discrimination’ against Indigenous kids
VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says the system of funding child welfare services for Indigenous kids is "deeply flawed" and there's an urgent need to overhaul practices to make data accessible and transparent. Jenni...
