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Ahead of King Charles’ coronation, some Nova Scotians question monarchy’s future – Halifax

On May 6, King Charles III’s coronation will be televised for the whole world to see. But in recent years, there has been a growing anti-monarchist sentiment amongst the younger generation. Recent poll data collected by Ipsos on behalf of Global News reveals that of those surveyed, 67 per cent …

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‘We are being ignored:’ older women in Ontario struggle with rising cost of housing

Katherine Goodes has always enjoyed her own company, but at the age of 67 she’s going to be moving in with three strangers to help make ends meet. Goodes, who has worked for decades as an editor in the education sector, doesn’t have significant savings, her monthly government support cheques …

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Toronto man sought after police allege he removed court-ordered ankle monitor – Toronto

Toronto police say they are looking for a man they allege removed his GPS ankle monitor, which was part of his release conditions. Police said on Wednesday at around 8 p.m., officers responded to the area of Highway 427 and Burnhamthorpe Road. Investigators said the man was released from court …

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Manitoba to collect self-declared, race-based hospital patient data – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is set to begin collecting race-based patient data in a push for more equitable health care. Patients at hospitals will be asked about their race, ethnicity and Indigenous identity during the registration process at hospitals, and the information will be collected …

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Homes flooded, streets blocked off as spring flooding hits Hudson – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hudson has fallen victim to spring flooding as the waters of the Ottawa River spilled over, flooding dozens of homes Thursday in the off-island suburb west of Montreal. Water levels rose 19 centimetres in the past 24 hours, according to town officials. …

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‘Excruciating delays’ at Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board: Ombudsman report

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2023 11:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Ontario’s ombudsman says a backlog of cases at the Landlord and Tenant Board has grown to 38,000 and it is taking an average of seven or eight months — …

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New Brunswick man charged after driving into RCMP cruiser, fleeing: police – New Brunswick

By Mitchell Bailey Global News Posted May 4, 2023 11:55 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 29-year-old New Brunswick man is facing several charges after police say the man drove into a police vehicle twice and fled the scene after failing to pull over during an …

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