Montreal’s mayor resigns following his arrest
Michael Applebaum has announced he is stepping down as the interim mayor of Montreal. Continue reading
Senate cancels motivational speakers hired in midst of spending scandal
The Senate will no longer hear from two speakers who were scheduled to help denizens of the maligned upper chamber “feel better about themselves.” Continue reading
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US taxicab driver pursues charges after anti-Muslim rant; second incident reported since May
For the second time in as many months, a Muslim civil rights group is pursuing criminal charges on behalf of a taxicab driver who was subjected to an anti-Islamic rant caught on tape. Continue reading
“In practice, (the initiative’s) result would be that a person over 18 years of age, responsible for his actions, who is homosexual and wants to reorient his sexuality, can be attended by a psychologist.”Lawmaker Joao Campos Brazil congressional panel approves controversial bill that would allow ‘gay cure’ treatments →
No review for abortion-doctor killer suspected in Canadian shootings
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a petition to review the murder case of an anti-abortion extremist who is also suspected in the shootings of three Canadian doctors. Continue reading
Afghan forces reaching ‘milestones’ as Canadian training mission winds down
The first of the last deployments of Canadian troops to Afghanistan is en route to Kabul, to train Afghan forces and eventually hand over control of the country’s security operations. Continue reading
McDonald’s worker in US suing over high fees to access wages
A Pennsylvania woman has filed suit to avoid fees she may be charged to get her McDonald’s wages from a debit card. Continue reading
Senate committee calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on harassment within RCMP
The RCMP should amend its code of conduct to explicitly define and prohibit harassment, a Senate committee recommends. Continue reading
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Watch: Daring cliff rescue in California
Watch as the California Highway Patrol rescue two teenagers who were stranded on a 8,600 foot high cliff in Northern California Continue reading
Tornado spotted near Denver airport
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather passed, officials said. Continue reading