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Calls to ban books are on the rise in Canada. So is the opposition to any bans

Most Canadians ‘stand with authors … stand with a child’s right to read,’ says writer whose book was pulled Danny Ramadan recalls self-censoring his writing in Syria before his arrival Read more

For man switched at birth, path toward reclaiming lost Métis identity takes a step forward

‘I felt I was officially Métis,’ says Edward Ambrose, 68, after obtaining MMF citizenship A Winnipeg man who was switched at birth and grew up believing he was of Ukrainian Read more

Doug Ford government introduces Get It Done Act. Here’s what’s in it

New legislation would shorten environmental assessments for highways, allow quicker expropriations Premier Doug Ford’s government introduced a major new piece of legislation on Tuesday designed to speed up construction of new Read more

Sask. small town reeling after house fire kills 2 seniors and 3 children

Family described as loving and kind A Saskatchewan town of around 1,100 people is reeling after a house fire killed two seniors and three children. Craik RCMP responded around noon CST Read more

As unruly guests disturb the peace, Muskoka Lakes considers licences for short-term rentals

Renters say responsible property owners are being punished for the actions of a few bad apples The Township of Muskoka Lakes, which covers a popular part of Ontario’s cottage country,Read more

He died trying to save a woman in a home in Peawanuck, Ont., where firefighting resources are limited

NDP MP presses Indigenous services minister for more firefighting resources for First Nations Michael Ranger says his stepson is dead after trying to save someone’s life in a community that critics Read more

Seniors unclear on whether they can drop their private dental insurance for national plan

Ottawa says those with dental coverage are ineligible but the rules are less clear on dropping existing plans Eligible seniors are now receiving letters inviting them to sign up for Read more

Yukon skier makes history with ‘sensational’ upset win at world championship meet

Sonjaa Schmidt, 21, is the 1st Canadian woman to win gold at U23 Nordic World Ski Championship event A young cross country skier from Whitehorse has been proclaimed a “star Read more

Saskatchewan actor revelling in breakthrough role as Qavvik in True Detective: Night Country

Joel D. Montgrand’s love for acting was started after unexpectedly landing lead role in high school musical The latest season for one of television’s most beloved crime drama series has Read more

Selina Robinson steps down as B.C. cabinet minister over comments on Middle East

Premier David Eby says Robinson has significant work to do to address the harm she’s caused British Columbia Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson is stepping down amid an outcry over her remarks Read more

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