Canada needs to take part in co-ordinating an international response to citizens who leave their countries to join extremist groups abroad, two experts say. The debate about what to do with foreign fighters revived this week after Jack Letts — dubbed…
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London’s downtown in ‘crisis’ amid drugs, destitution and leadership vacuum
Christine Thomas’s commute to work often involves gingerly stepping over used needles or condoms and sometimes, even the sleeping people who just used them. “I have staff that go back and forth here and we have to experience this,” said Thomas,…
Last chance until 2026 to ensure future of black ash trees
Black ash trees only produce seeds every seven years and 2019 is the year. Now, The Canadian Forest Service National Tree Seed Centre is hoping Canadians will help find some seeds. The seed centre has two main purposes: to provide seed from all tree species…
Why a slowing Manitoba economy matters to the PCs and leader Brian Pallister
If there’s one area where the Manitoba Tories can boast about their performance, it’s managing the provincial books. During the NDP’s final year in power, Manitoba’s deficit mushroomed to $932 million. The Progressive Conservatives promised to slow the flow of red ink when they…
Specialized ‘trishaw’ lets Saskatoon care home residents experience cycling again
A new kind of cycle hitting the streets of Saskatoon is allowing residents of a care home a chance to sit back and enjoy a ride. LutherCare Communities has two trishaw bikes to take its residents out for rides. It’s part…
How a Quispamsis woman’s painting landed a spot at Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday
Melissa May started painting with the help of dollar-store paintbrushes last summer. Now her art will be featured at Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday party in Vienna. “She’s going to be in the presence of my artwork, which is very surreal,”…
Retail pot stores could still come to Lakeshore after public forum in November
The Town of Lakeshore will hold a community open house this fall to discuss allowing cannabis retail stores, almost one year after councillors voted against physical retail spaces in the municipality. The public forum is scheduled for Nov. 4. In the…
A space for gender identity exploration and expression, youth attend unique summer camp in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Today is the first day of a week long summer camp with a pretty specific goal. The Gender Adventures day camp is run out of the Norwest Community Health Centre in Thunder Bay. It is for young people aged 12…
Four people shot in Toronto’s Glen Park neighbourhood
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Saturday, August 24, 2019 6:45AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, August 24, 2019 6:57AM EDT Four people sustained non-life threatening injuries in a shooting in the city’s Glen Park neighbourhood overnight and the hunt is…
How you can help protect Dartmouth lakes
A municipal councillor in Dartmouth is asking for people to step up and help protect lakes in the community. The lakes are under increased pressure from intense housing and commercial development, said Sam Austin the representative for Dartmouth Centre. That…