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'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

Anne-Marie Robinson says being sexually exploited by her high school teacher in the 1970s completely derailed her life. She always thought what happened was a long time ago and, surely, the system must be fixed by now. But, she says, it hasn't.
Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn't substitute the need for higher interest rates.
Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surveillance video is inconclusive about whether a woman ran over Surrey, B.C.
'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks last winter was a leaderless movement that saw power struggles among its key organizers, a public inquiry heard Tuesday.
Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

REGINA — Saskatchewan's policing minister has apologized for defending the attendance of a notorious convicted killer at her government's tough-on-crime throne speech last week. Christine Tell says she shares Premier Scott Moe's apology from Monday.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader says a proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wake-up call to Premier Danielle Smith to knock off the pseudo-science and put down the wrecking ball aimed at the province’s health system.
Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

Quebec judge says McGill work halted to avoid 'irreparable harm' to Mohawk plaintiffs

MONTREAL — McGill University said Tuesday it will begin discussions with an Indigenous group that has raised concerns about unmarked graves after a court ruled that excavation work on a university expansion project would cause “irreparable harm.
Quebec to open two nurse-run clinics in Montreal to ease emergency room crisis

Quebec to open two nurse-run clinics in Montreal to ease emergency room crisis

MONTREAL — Quebec's health minister on Tuesday promised that his new three-point plan to ease emergency room overcrowding will show results in a few weeks, as ER doctors warned that the network has reached a "breaking point.
Advocates urge MPs to legally enshrine definition of guns banned by Liberals in 2020

Advocates urge MPs to legally enshrine definition of guns banned by Liberals in 2020

OTTAWA — Prominent gun-control groups are urging MPs to legislatively enshrine a comprehensive ban on firearms the government outlawed using regulatory orders more than two years ago.