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Author Ruby Remenda Swanson is pictured in Edmonton on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Remenda Swanson says she never thought her hometown high school would be the only place to bar her from sharing her family’s story. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Hometown high school rejects Saskatchewan author’s bid to talk about gay son

‘A Family Outing’ discusses what it was like when Ruby Remenda Swanson’s teen son came out

Author Ruby Remenda Swanson is pictured in Edmonton on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Remenda Swanson says she never thought her hometown high school would be the only place to bar her from sharing her family’s story. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The interim board for the grocery code of conduct has sent a progress report to the federal, territorial and provincial agriculture ministers that it says marks a transition to the next phase of the code. A meat counter in a grocery store is seen in Montreal, on Thursday, April 30, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Canadian grocery code of conduct delayed by major company holdouts

‘Without the full participation of all major grocers, (code) would create an unlevel playing field’

The interim board for the grocery code of conduct has sent a progress report to the federal, territorial and provincial agriculture ministers that it says marks a transition to the next phase of the code. A meat counter in a grocery store is seen in Montreal, on Thursday, April 30, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Archie Chantyman rests after his long march for truth and healing from his home Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation back to the site of St. Joseph’s Mission where he and many other Indigenous children were interned in residential school. (Araiah Fraser photo)

Public residential school awareness growing across Canada, study shows

However researchers conclude more needs to be done to educate people on their lasting impact

Archie Chantyman rests after his long march for truth and healing from his home Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation back to the site of St. Joseph’s Mission where he and many other Indigenous children were interned in residential school. (Araiah Fraser photo)
Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada could compensate by perpetrating hoaxes with the help of artificial intelligence, says a newly released analysis. A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto in this Sunday, Oct. 9, 2023 photo illustration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

AI-generated hoaxes threaten public safety, federal terrorism report says

Intelligence centre expects threat actors to post deepfake images depicting Canadian interests

Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada could compensate by perpetrating hoaxes with the help of artificial intelligence, says a newly released analysis. A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto in this Sunday, Oct. 9, 2023 photo illustration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
This photo provided by NASA shows, from left, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a test at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. NASA kicked off 2023 by introducing the four astronauts who are slated to fly around the moon in late 2024. The second crew, still unidentified, will actually land. (NASA via AP)

Moon-bound astronaut prepares for banner year for Canadians in space

Jeremy Hansen will be on first crewed voyage to lunar space in more than half a century

This photo provided by NASA shows, from left, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a test at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. NASA kicked off 2023 by introducing the four astronauts who are slated to fly around the moon in late 2024. The second crew, still unidentified, will actually land. (NASA via AP)
CBC President and CEO Catherine Tait talks on a cellphone before appearing at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St. Onge says the government will convene a committee early in the new year to begin searching for Tait’s replacement’s as the head of CBC/Radio-Canada.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Ottawa mum on CBC head, will being work to find successor next year

Term of public broadcaster’s current president and CEO since 2018 is set to expire in January 2025

CBC President and CEO Catherine Tait talks on a cellphone before appearing at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St. Onge says the government will convene a committee early in the new year to begin searching for Tait’s replacement’s as the head of CBC/Radio-Canada.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Minister of Health Mark Holland listens to a question following an announcement on dental care, Monday, December 11, 2023 in Ottawa. The federal government has announced enrolment details for a new federal dental plan that resembles typical insurance coverage, down to the benefits card patients show at the dentists’ office. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Not insurance: What Canadian dentists what you to know about new benefit plan

Feds to start accepting enrolment applications this month from qualifying seniors over age of 87

Minister of Health Mark Holland listens to a question following an announcement on dental care, Monday, December 11, 2023 in Ottawa. The federal government has announced enrolment details for a new federal dental plan that resembles typical insurance coverage, down to the benefits card patients show at the dentists’ office. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests. A section of the official English document of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. THE CANADIAN PRESS

‘People are confused’: Survey suggests Canadians need lesson on Charter rights

Many don’t know the difference between the Charter and U.S. Declaration of Independence

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests. A section of the official English document of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. THE CANADIAN PRESS
People shop in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

As grocer profits double, Ottawa accelerates pressure for code of conduct

Reports says retailers took advantage of pandemic and its aftermath to increase their profits

People shop in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau waves to supporters as he speaks at a Liberal fundraiser, in Gatineau, Que., Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Economic fallout: How inflation, interest rates are tanking the Liberals

Polls suggest governing party is badly trailing the Conservatives, cost of living top of mind

Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau waves to supporters as he speaks at a Liberal fundraiser, in Gatineau, Que., Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. The federal government is planning to launch a catalogue of pre-approved home designs to speed up the homebuilding process for developers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada taps post-war era to bring back pre-approved home design catalogue

Move aimed at speeding and smoothing construction process for developers

New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. The federal government is planning to launch a catalogue of pre-approved home designs to speed up the homebuilding process for developers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities today. Hajdu rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Feds introduce new bill covering Indigenous water access and use

Hajdu tables Liberal government’s long-anticipated First Nations water legislation

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities today. Hajdu rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
As high inflation eats away the revenues of cities and towns, communities are increasingly being battered by historic fires, flooding, heat and ice storms, and having to dispense additional sums to guard against severe weather and clean up in its aftermath. A motorist makes their way along a street through pooling water during heavy rain in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Climate change pounding municipal finances across Canada

Improving and repairing infrastructure to deal with Mother Nature hitting community coffers hard

As high inflation eats away the revenues of cities and towns, communities are increasingly being battered by historic fires, flooding, heat and ice storms, and having to dispense additional sums to guard against severe weather and clean up in its aftermath. A motorist makes their way along a street through pooling water during heavy rain in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Time is running out for the Liberals to table pharmacare legislation before the end of the year, but the NDP’s health critic says almost-daily phone calls are still giving him hope. Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in Toronto, Dec. 23, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Hope remains for a pharmacare bill this session but just 5 days left

Liberals and NDP still attempting to hammer out a deal that will lead to tabling of legislation

Time is running out for the Liberals to table pharmacare legislation before the end of the year, but the NDP’s health critic says almost-daily phone calls are still giving him hope. Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in Toronto, Dec. 23, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
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Canadians to access new dental plan in bite-size chunks

Feds expected to unveil rollout today of plan that would see coverage for about 9 million people

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Canadian wireless companies collectively spent about $2.1 billion on chunks of 5G bandwidth in the federal government’s most recent spectrum auction. A man uses a cell phone to capture images at Federal Hill Park, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Baltimore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Julio Cortez

Wireless companies’ spectrum gains could have lasting effect on 5G quality, pricing

Canada’s recent spectrum auction awarded telecom companies 4,099 spectrum licences

Canadian wireless companies collectively spent about $2.1 billion on chunks of 5G bandwidth in the federal government’s most recent spectrum auction. A man uses a cell phone to capture images at Federal Hill Park, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Baltimore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Julio Cortez
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday. Hajdu is shown at her office in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill

Bill to attempt to tackle clean drinking water problem, after numerous government failings

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday. Hajdu is shown at her office in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Adoptee Anne Sheldon poses for a photograph on Church Hill in downtown St. John’s, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Canada has a secretive history of adoption. Some want it brought to light

Unwed mothers from the 1940s to ’70s were often shamed into giving their babies up, says non-profit

Adoptee Anne Sheldon poses for a photograph on Church Hill in downtown St. John’s, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Chris Boudreau, whose son Damian Clairmont converted to Islam and died fighting in Syria last winter, is shown speaking to reporters Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Boudreau is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

Alberta woman fears war could push young people on both sides to join radicalized groups

Chris Boudreau, whose son Damian Clairmont converted to Islam and died fighting in Syria last winter, is shown speaking to reporters Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Boudreau is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland
Vancouver resident Omar Mansour spends the few minutes when he is able to talk to his parents, brother and sisters, telling them he loves them. Mansour and his mother, Sanaa Omar are seen in an undated handout photo taken in their house in the Gaza Strip. He says every call with his family may be the last. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Omar Mansour, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Every phone call is a goodbye, says Vancouver resident with family in Gaza

5 of Omar Mansour’s cousins were killed by Israeli snipers over the past week

Vancouver resident Omar Mansour spends the few minutes when he is able to talk to his parents, brother and sisters, telling them he loves them. Mansour and his mother, Sanaa Omar are seen in an undated handout photo taken in their house in the Gaza Strip. He says every call with his family may be the last. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Omar Mansour, *MANDATORY CREDIT*