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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:32:00 ESTYou’re on our land, say six First Nations, as they put J.D. Irving and other big companies on notice
First Nations that are fighting a court battle to assert their claim to two-thirds of New Brunswick’s land have expanded their challenge to some of the biggest corporations in the province.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:02:30 EST117 Toronto cops placed on ‘indefinite unpaid absence’ after missing vaccine deadline. Police say staff 97 per cent fully vaccinated
These employees have “rendered themselves unable to perform their duties,” Toronto police said. A further 88 civilian employees are also off the job.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:52:00 ESTCanada has new travel rules as Omicron bans roll out. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the airport or border
All travellers 12 and older must now be fully vaccinated in order to board flights and trains in Canada, with few exceptions. More Canadian airports are allowed to receive international flights starting Tuesday.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:46:00 ESTCanada ramps up against Omicron, puts COVID-19 testing in airports and expands travel ban
Canada is adding Nigeria, Malawi and Egypt to the list of countries from which it is banning travellers.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:36:34 ESTOntario hospitals lack capacity for surges of critically ill patients, report says
Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table points to factors that include staffing shortages and burnout among health-care workers, as coronavirus case are on the rise again.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:39:34 ESTA teacher now accused of abusing 200 kids was sanctioned by the Alberta Teachers’ Association back in 2006 — but it didn’t tell the police
Three former students have launched a $40-million lawsuit that alleges Michael Gregory groomed and sexually abused potentially hundreds of children between at least 1989 and 2005.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:25:00 ESTExpect at least 7 years of downtown Toronto traffic delays from Ontario Line construction — of up to 30 minutes
Downtown Toronto faces years of painful traffic disruptions from the construction of six Ontario Line stations.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:58:35 ESTAlphonso Davies’ goal of the year was a reminder he could be Canada’s athlete of the year again
The 2020 co-winner is the most valuable young player in Europe’s top soccer leagues.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:40:29 ESTSIU investigating report of injury during police ‘interaction’ with protesters outside police station Friday
The arm’s-length agency is not investigating reports of injuries allegedly suffered by protesters during a clash with police at J.C. Beemer Park on Wednesday.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:42:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: All travellers arriving by air, except from U.S., must now test at airport; Alberta confirms its first case of Omicron
Meanwhile, Canada adds 3 more countries to Omicron travel ban.