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Transparency law changes block release of Ford government speed cameras studies

Ontario government officials have rejected a freedom of information request for information on the effectiveness of speed cameras after sitting on it for months while transparency laws were changed. As Premier Doug Ford railed against automated speed cameras and called them a “cash grab”...

Concern over social media posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz – Edmonton

Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz is no stranger to social media, but some of his recent posts have Edmonton’s Jewish community concerned he is spreading misinformation that could be harmful. The Jewish Federation of Edmonton saved several screenshots of content shared to the city...

Calgary family mourns 7-year-old girl who drowned in southeast pond – Calgary

The family of Drihanna Matamona, the young girl who drowned in a Legacy storm pond Sunday, says she was bright, loving and brought joy to everyone she met. “When Drihanna was here, you would notice her presence,” says Ninon Ignoumba, Drihanna’s godmother.“There are no...

Heat, staffing shortages push Montreal emergency rooms past 200% capacity – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several Montreal emergency rooms are operating at more than 200 per cent capacity as extreme heat adds pressure to an already strained health-care system. Health ministry data shows hospitals including Lakeshore General and the Royal Victoria Hospital are...

Bail hearing adjourned for Edmonton man charged in Granville assaults during World Cup – BC

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The bail hearing for an Edmonton man arrested in Vancouver’s Granville Street pedestrian zone during the FIFA World Cup, has been adjourned until next week. Jiel Simon Uguak, 32, is accused of two counts of assault in connection...

‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile reveals ‘early stage’ brain tumour diagnosis – National

Bachelorette alum Joe Amabile revealed that doctors have found “what looks to be an early stage brain tumour” in his head after undergoing a full-body MRI scan. Amabile shared the medical news in an Instagram video on Monday, saying, “So a little medical update… they...
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