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MPs may get panic buttons after minister reports death threats

MPs may get panic buttons after minister reports death threats

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he received a number of death threats on Instagram after introducing gun control bill
The Jan. 6 hearings are a hit. Will they sway voters in the November midterms?

The Jan. 6 hearings are a hit. Will they sway voters in the November midterms?

Slick new graphics, the seamless integration of riot footage and video testimony and a measured, well-paced narrative all gave the proceedings a sense of urgency and drama
RCMP struggled to promptly inform families in aftermath of Nova Scotia mass shooting

RCMP struggled to promptly inform families in aftermath of Nova Scotia mass shooting

The RCMP struggled to inform families promptly about the loss of their loved ones in the aftermath of the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, with a single officer handling many cases amid an "astronomical" flow of information
For K-pop supergroup BTS, questions remain about its future

For K-pop supergroup BTS, questions remain about its future

The surprise announcement by BTS that they are taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label's stock price and leaving many unanswered questions
Canadian employers willing to hire workers without direct experience, survey says

Canadian employers willing to hire workers without direct experience, survey says

Amid tight labour market, new study shows Canadian employers are willing to hire workers without experience related to the job
Fitzpatrick a winner again at Brookline as U.S. Open champion

Fitzpatrick a winner again at Brookline as U.S. Open champion

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — A playoff was looming Sunday in the U.S. Open, just like it always does at The Country Club, when Matt Fitzpatrick sized up his shot from a bunker left of the 18th fairway.
World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events, starting Monday
Expectations high as Canada prepares to reveal plan for aging North American defences

Expectations high as Canada prepares to reveal plan for aging North American defences

Monday's expected announcement comes amid numerous warnings from U.S. and Canadian military officials and experts about the state of Norad, the shared early-warning defence network that’s badly showing its age
"World lost a good person:" Parents warn of global sextortion targeting teens

"World lost a good person:" Parents warn of global sextortion targeting teens

PILOT MOUND, Man. — Daniel Lints was kind and responsible with a witty sense of humour. The rural Manitoba teenager had a bright future and loving family. He played hockey and was a constant visitor to the nearby community pool.
Experts say Ontario's right to disconnect law too vague to help work-life balance

Experts say Ontario's right to disconnect law too vague to help work-life balance

Lise Jasmin appreciates the flexibility of her job as a community health nurse in Ottawa, but the mix of at-home and in-office work as well as varied scheduling makes it tough to fully disconnect when she's off the clock