Thunder Bay, Ont., family who took fight for girl's autism funding to court to learn if it was worth it
July 11, 2025
Patrick Cully will find out next week whether his five-year-old daughter Scarlet, who has autism, will be able to continue life-changing therapy that's helped her speak on her own. Last month, a Federal Court gave Indigenous Services Canada until July 18 to decide whether the family will get further Jordan's Principle funding. Here's the latest about the case and what researchers have to say.
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The U.S. State Department has announced that a new visa bond program will take effect starting Aug. 20. Certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, may have to post a bond of up to US$15,000 in order to visit the U.S. The new policy is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants in the country, and it comes after the government introduced a US$250 visa integrity fee in June. Here’s what to know about the visa bond policy and who will be impacted by it.
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A visa bond means visitors are required to pay a certain...
August 7, 2025 - 16:36 | Marina Santos Meireles | National Post
An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on its traditional territory is now asking the courts to prevent the provincial and federal governments from mineral development in the region.Marten Falls First Nation, located about 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, has filed a statement of claim asking for interim and permanent injunctions preventing Ontario and Canada from funding or participating in mining-related activities in the Ring of Fire.
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Ottawa police are seeking information about a fire that damaged a public play structure in Kanata on Wednesday night. Read More
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