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'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the privacy of their own homes.
Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

OTTAWA — The owners of Pornhub say blocking access to Canadians is among options they're considering as they try to persuade parliamentarians to reject an approach for age verification outlined in a controversial Senate bill.
'Tugs at my heart': Volunteers help rebuild as Ukraine war nears second anniversary

'Tugs at my heart': Volunteers help rebuild as Ukraine war nears second anniversary

As Ukraine nears a grim anniversary in its war with Russia, the Red Cross says residents in the strife-torn country are adapting to a new normal of cannibalized houses, intermittent electricity, air raid sirens and rocket attacks.
Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

OTTAWA — Almost 30 years ago, Gail Bocknek turned on the evening news and watched dumbfounded as a man who had worked for her family for decades was identified as a Nazi war criminal.
Amcor screw cap workers launch job action, possibly hitting Quebec's alcohol retailer

Amcor screw cap workers launch job action, possibly hitting Quebec's alcohol retailer

MONTREAL — Workers at global packaging company Amcor are hitting the picket lines in Quebec, launching temporary strikes that kicked off Sunday.
Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough

Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Canada holds 'workshops' for Indian officials on rule of law amid Trudeau, Modi spat

Canada holds 'workshops' for Indian officials on rule of law amid Trudeau, Modi spat

OTTAWA — As experts urge Canada to ease the strain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of helping kill a Canadian, Ottawa is turning to the world of slideshows and flow charts.
Ottawa late to respond to Emergencies Act commission findings

Ottawa late to respond to Emergencies Act commission findings

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has missed a deadline to respond to the findings and recommendations of Justice Paul Rouleau, who headed a federal inquiry into the government's first and only use of the Emergencies Act in 2022.
Timeline of recent tensions between Canada and India

Timeline of recent tensions between Canada and India

OTTAWA — Canada and India have not had a perfect relationship, and issues over Sikh separatism have continue to simmer for decades. But tensions hit a boiling point in the past year. Here's a timeline of the diplomatic row.
'Resilience and bravery:' Nova Scotia honours first Black man to win Victoria Cross

'Resilience and bravery:' Nova Scotia honours first Black man to win Victoria Cross

HALIFAX — Against a backdrop of unimaginable racism and hardship, William Hall's courage on the battlefield in 1857 led him to become the first Black person awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military decoration.
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