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U.S. senator wants Canada on religious freedom watch list over pastor COVID arrests

U.S. senator wants Canada on religious freedom watch list over pastor COVID arrests

"I am troubled that our Canadian neighbours are effectively being forced to gather in secret, undisclosed locations to exercise their basic freedom to worship," Missouri Republican Josh Hawley wrote in a letter released Thursday.
Trudeau resists calls to fire Bennett over 'hurtful' text, says he knows her 'heart'

Trudeau resists calls to fire Bennett over 'hurtful' text, says he knows her 'heart'

Members of Parliament must serve for six years before becoming eligible for a pension, so Bennett appeared to be suggesting that Wilson-Raybould, who is Indigenous, was only concerned about losing her pension if she were voted out before she hits the six-year mark in October.
The costs of being an elite athlete

The costs of being an elite athlete

Barrhead national team bobsledder to hold fundraiser for new bobsleigh runners
Trudeau faces mounting calls for independent probe of residential school deaths

Trudeau faces mounting calls for independent probe of residential school deaths

"My pledge to all Canadians is that we will put Indigenous peoples and their wishes for their loved ones, for their communities, at the very core of whatever next steps we take," said Canada's prime minister.
Storm-chasing summer underway for Airdrie photographer Chris Ratzlaff

Storm-chasing summer underway for Airdrie photographer Chris Ratzlaff

Airdrie resident Chris Ratzlaff has always felt a sense of wonder when he looks up into the sky. The clouds were always what did it for him. The different shapes and colours and the range of opacity held within themselves so much power – the power to amaze, bewilder and destroy.
Abandoned but not forgotten

Abandoned but not forgotten

Calgary photographer finds the stories behind long-abandoned prairie structures.
Foothills farmers looking for rain to save crops

Foothills farmers looking for rain to save crops

Hot, dry weather has reduced hay crop yields and could affect cereal crops.
Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner

Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner

B.C. is the only jurisdiction in Canada that has privacy laws that ensure the activities of political parties are subject to independent oversight, including the use of identity technology, said Michael McEvoy.
Lionel Desmond inquiry: Veterans Affairs review cites delays, calls for changes

Lionel Desmond inquiry: Veterans Affairs review cites delays, calls for changes

Among other things, the six-page document says the department's "opportunities for improvement" include reducing the amount of time it takes for veterans to be assigned a case manager once they are released from the military.
Women attacked in hate-motivated crime in St. Albert

Women attacked in hate-motivated crime in St. Albert

Two women were walking on a pathway near Alderwood park today just after noon when they were attacked by a man yelling racial remarks.
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