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Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

VANCOUVER — Fae Johnstone says "nothing ever could have prepared" her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women's Day campaign for Hershey Canada.
Time running out for missing sub : A look at what's In The News for today

Time running out for missing sub : A look at what's In The News for today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into foreign interference

MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into foreign interference

OTTAWA — All parties in the House of Commons agreed to rise for the summer Wednesday despite there being no formal announcement of a public inquiry into foreign interference.
Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc

Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc

WHISTLER, B.C.
Barrie council halts homeless aid bylaw and promises to update language

Barrie council halts homeless aid bylaw and promises to update language

A city in southern Ontario has halted proposed bylaw amendments that would have prevented the distribution of food, tents and other items to homeless people on public property.
After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

Paul Canary Kanyamu says life felt like "hell on Earth" before he escaped violence and found refuge in Canadaabout two months ago.
Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., said the killers of a Sikh temple leader likely escaped in a vehicle that had been waiting for at least an hour a few blocks away from the crime scene. Sgt.
'Experimental with no oversight:' Experts had concerns about OceanGate sub for years

'Experimental with no oversight:' Experts had concerns about OceanGate sub for years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The small submersible missing in the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean has not been subject to industry-standard tests and scrutiny, according to two subsea engineers who flagged concerns about the vessel in 2018.
Canada Bread fined $50M for bread price fixing, Competition Bureau turns to grocers

Canada Bread fined $50M for bread price fixing, Competition Bureau turns to grocers

Bakery giant Canada Bread Co. has been fined $50 million after pleading guilty to its role in a criminal price-fixing scheme that inflated the price of bread in Canada for years.
Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

OTTAWA — The federal government released its action plan on Wednesday to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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