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Members of Ontario church cannot sue over expulsions from congregation: Supreme Court

Members of Ontario church cannot sue over expulsions from congregation: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — Former members of a Toronto church do not have legal recourse over their expulsions from the congregation, the Supreme Court of Canada says in a decision likely to have implications for other voluntary associations.
New survey a 'first step' to dismantling anti-Black racism, says researcher

New survey a 'first step' to dismantling anti-Black racism, says researcher

TORONTO — Seven in 10 Black Canadians have experienced racism on a regular or occasional basis, suggests a preliminary study that experts are calling a "first step" toward dismantling systemic discrimination.
U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority

U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority

VANCOUVER — When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia's port communities, it came as little surprise to Ian Robertson.
Environmentalists press Bank of Canada to be more active on climate change

Environmentalists press Bank of Canada to be more active on climate change

OTTAWA — Environmentalists are pressing Canada's central bank to become more forceful in driving financing towards green investments, including actively buying a proposed federal tool to fund the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Nunavut to ease restrictions in some Baffin communities; Iqaluit outbreak ongoing

Nunavut to ease restrictions in some Baffin communities; Iqaluit outbreak ongoing

IQALUIT — Nunavut's chief public health officer says it's safe to ease COVID-19 restrictions in communities in the Baffin region, except for Iqaluit and Kinngait where there are active cases. Dr.
Holding Iran accountable and vaccine passports: In The News for May 21

Holding Iran accountable and vaccine passports: In The News for May 21

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 May 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. There are 1,347,445 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,347,445 confirmed cases (59,968 active, 1,262,366 resolved, 25,111 deaths).
Canadians in Japan say the Olympics should be cancelled

Canadians in Japan say the Olympics should be cancelled

Canadian Jordan Dallaire-Gagné just wanted to be part of the largest sporting event in the world. Working or volunteering at the Tokyo Olympics was top of mind when the Montrealer moved to Japan a little over a year ago.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 21, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 396,687 new vaccinations administered for a total of 19,840,991 doses given. Nationwide, 1,529,111 people or 4.
Ontario court rules deadly shootdown of Flight 752 in Iran was act of terrorism

Ontario court rules deadly shootdown of Flight 752 in Iran was act of terrorism

TORONTO — An Ontario court has ruled that the Iranian military's downing of a passenger jet early last year was an intentional act of terrorism, paving the way for relatives of those killed to seek compensation from the country.