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Committee studying assisted dying calls for more engagement from government

Committee studying assisted dying calls for more engagement from government

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has made 23 recommendations to improve Canada's assisted-dying regime.
Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

Man convicted in brutal murder of Indigenous woman receives day parole

SASKATOON — Family members of a woman brutally murdered in Saskatoon more than 20 years ago say they are devastated the man convicted in her death has received day parole against their wishes and the advice of Correctional Service Canada.
Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

OTTAWA — Opposition parties have changed the Liberal government's official languages bill so much, a Quebec Liberal MP said he's not sure he can still vote for it.
Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

OTTAWA — Canada's long-awaited Black justice strategy will be developed by a committee of community leaders.
Squamish council critical of FortisBC work camp and construction yard applications

Squamish council critical of FortisBC work camp and construction yard applications

Elected officials say traffic, noise, affordable housing and safety details still need to be resolved.
China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

China blasts US over response to Chinese balloon incursion

BEIJING (AP) — China's ceremonial parliament has accused American lawmakers of trampling on the sovereignty of other nations after the U.S. passed a measure condemning a suspected Chinese spy balloon's intrusion into U.S. airspace.
Alberta Opposition NDP promise health teams to improve access to family physicians

Alberta Opposition NDP promise health teams to improve access to family physicians

CALGARY — Alberta’s Opposition NDP is promising more access to a family doctor by creating health teams.
Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

CALGARY — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda.
MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

MPs ask CSIS to help them spot foreign interference

OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament say they have no idea how to spot foreign interference, as Canada's spy agency warns that all elected officials are targets for hostile states.
Maxed Out: Dissecting Whistler’s new Rainbow Park connections

Maxed Out: Dissecting Whistler’s new Rainbow Park connections

It might be important to recall one of council’s strategic initiatives is community consultation
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