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Orchard Villa families detail conditions at facility before long-term care commission

Orchard Villa families detail conditions at facility before long-term care commission

Residents of a long-term care home hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic were crammed into overstuffed rooms and denied access to life-saving treatment because the facility was short on both staff and equipment, their families told Ontario's commission o
PM warns premiers that feds don't have 'infinite' resources to assist COVID-19 fight

PM warns premiers that feds don't have 'infinite' resources to assist COVID-19 fight

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning premiers that provinces need to take stronger action to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19 or the federal government could face "impossible decisions" about where to allocate its limited resources.
Federal fisheries minister concerned about size of Mi'kmaq fishery in Cape Breton bay

Federal fisheries minister concerned about size of Mi'kmaq fishery in Cape Breton bay

HALIFAX — The federal fisheries minister is raising concerns about the health of the lobster stock in Cape Breton in connection with an Indigenous self-regulated fishery underway in St. Peters Bay.
More COVID-19 cases found in North; Nunavut shuts some schools, mandates masks

More COVID-19 cases found in North; Nunavut shuts some schools, mandates masks

Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in western Nunavut to add to the territory's three other infections. The cases prompted Dr.
Labour minister hails progress on pay equity but says it will take time to deliver

Labour minister hails progress on pay equity but says it will take time to deliver

OTTAWA — The government is proposing to give federally regulated companies at least three years to develop plans to give their female employees equal pay for work of equal value.
Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

OTTAWA — More than 3.8 million rapid tests for COVID-19 are now in the hands of provincial health authorities but many jurisdictions are still evaluating how the devices might help battle the pandemic.
Supreme Court of Canada sides with Hydro-Québec over transmission line project

Supreme Court of Canada sides with Hydro-Québec over transmission line project

OTTAWA — Hydro-Québec has the right to construct an electric-power transmission line along an existing corridor despite the objections of land owners, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Change of power in the U.S. an opportunity for Canada's immigration goals: minister

Change of power in the U.S. an opportunity for Canada's immigration goals: minister

OTTAWA — A pledge by U.S. president-elect Joe Biden to rip up some of the Trump administration's most controversial immigration policies is an opportunity for Canada, says federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.
N.L. report promotes alternative paths to justice for sexual assault survivors

N.L. report promotes alternative paths to justice for sexual assault survivors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A new report from a women’s group in St. John’s says despite years of reforms, the Canadian justice system is failing sexual assault victims.
Friday the 13th bikers descend on Port Dover, Ont., despite pleas to stay away

Friday the 13th bikers descend on Port Dover, Ont., despite pleas to stay away

PORT DOVER, Ont. — The frequent roar of motorcycles drowned out warnings from politicians who had called on bikers to sit out their traditional Friday the 13th pilgrimage to this otherwise sleepy Lake Erie town because of the COVID-19 pandemic.