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CANADA: Abusive conditions in Canada's immigration detention system, human rights groups say

CANADA: Abusive conditions in Canada's immigration detention system, human rights groups say

The secretary general of Amnesty International Canada says the country’s abusive immigration detention system is in stark contrast to the rich diversity and the values of equality and justice that Canada is known for
ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

The Transportation Safety Board says the pilot suffered serious injuries
ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

Susan Auricchio testified by video conference at the trial of Linda O'Leary, who is charged under the Canada Shipping Act in connection with the incident
VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

Barrie photographer Kevin Biskaborn captures aquatic life in Kempenfelt Bay
ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

Richard Ruh told an Ontario court the boat he was aboard had its navigation lights – a white overhead light and two green and red lights on the bow – on at the time of the late-night crash that killed two people
CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

The centre, known as Fintrac, tries to pinpoint cash linked to terrorism and money laundering by sifting through millions of pieces of information annually from banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, money service businesses, real estate brokers, casinos and others
ONTARIO: What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

ONTARIO: What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

A bill invoking the clause passed Monday and means third parties can only spend $600,000 in the 12 months before an election is called
COVID-19: Ontario's borders with Quebec, Manitoba will reopen Wednesday

COVID-19: Ontario's borders with Quebec, Manitoba will reopen Wednesday

Travellers were banned from driving into Ontario for non-essential purposes
BREAKING: Ontario passes election spending bill with notwithstanding clause

BREAKING: Ontario passes election spending bill with notwithstanding clause

The bill passed this afternoon after a marathon weekend debate in which opposition politicians argued the government was trying to silence criticism ahead of next June's provincial election
ONTARIO: Trial begins for Linda O'Leary, charged in 2019 boat crash that killed two people

ONTARIO: Trial begins for Linda O'Leary, charged in 2019 boat crash that killed two people

Linda O'Leary, the wife of celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary, pleaded not guilty Monday to one charge of careless operation of a vessel under the Canada Shipping Act