A northern Ontario First Nation has declared a state of emergency over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa is calling for policing and mental health help from the province and the federal government.
November 19, 2024 - 15:49 | Liam Casey | The Globe and Mail
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November 19, 2024 - 15:34 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
Today is World Toilet Day; a day where we raise awareness about need for all humans to have access to proper sanitation. Does Ottawa have enough public washrooms? That's our Question of the Day! Centretown will be getting two new public washrroms -- and they're self-cleaning! Somerset ward councillor Ariel Troster tells Kristy that they (these 2 washrooms) will be "... a wonderful addition to downtown Ottawa". Meanwhile, Bessa Whitmore, member of the GottaGo! Campaign team, says technology is nice, until it doesn't work. Later, a bigger rate cut next month seem less likely, especially...
November 19, 2024 - 15:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Premier Wab Kinew intends to introduce new legislation against so-called anti-competitive contracts among grocery stores in Manitoba, one of many plans in the coming months that he hopes will make life more affordable for people across the province.In a Throne Speech delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville on Tuesday, the Manitoba government outlined top priorities for the next legislative session, while also highlighting its achievements since coming into power after last year’s provincial election.
November 19, 2024 - 15:25 | Temur Durrani | The Globe and Mail
Mayor Valérie Plante says councillors agree that the high number of unhoused people is an urgent concern but declaring a state of emergency would not help.
November 19, 2024 - 15:07 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
More than 300 plaintiffs who were seeking $1.3M in damages each will now collectively pay the Canadian government $5K in court costs
November 19, 2024 - 15:03 | Kenn Oliver | National Post