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What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has invoked the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution in tabling legislation that prevents children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.
'We have to do what it takes': Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're ready to fight

'We have to do what it takes': Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're ready to fight

MONTREAL — Temima Silver is waiting for the call to report for duty in the Israeli military. Born and raised in Ottawa, the 21-year-old moved to Israel in 2020 to join the Israel Defense Forces.
P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A village in southeastern Prince Edward Island has ordered an investigation into a councillor who displayed a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.
Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expressed support for general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday and acknowledged the need for improved communication and transparency with the team's players.
Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.
John Herdman approaches massive Toronto FC rescue job with a smile on his face

John Herdman approaches massive Toronto FC rescue job with a smile on his face

TORONTO — John Herdman is no stranger to rescue jobs. He took over a Canadian women's team that was broken after finishing last at the 2011 FIFA World Cup.
Riders' defensive back Williams following in his father's footsteps

Riders' defensive back Williams following in his father's footsteps

For Deontai Williams, father does indeed know best. Williams is in his first season as a defensive back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But before the 27-year-old Jacksonville, Fla.
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

OTTAWA — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has reached an undisclosed settlement in his lawsuit over how the Canadian military and federal government responded to an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Canada's Roger Sloan sees return to PGA Tour as a product of diligent work

Canada's Roger Sloan sees return to PGA Tour as a product of diligent work

Roger Sloan and his team sat down earlier this year and re-examined his entire process as a golfer. How he practises, his nutrition, everything. Their goal was to make the 36-year-old from Merritt, B.C., the best player that he could be.
B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia were up in September by more than 10 per cent from the same time last year. However, the B.C.
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