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Federal government overhauls pesticide regulations amidst backlash
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (256+ words) RED FM Canada Federal government overhauls pesticide regulations amidst backlash The federal government has enacted major changes to the way pesticides are regulated in Canada, following the passage of Bill C-30 on Thursday. The legislation, which cleared both the House of…...
Ammonia leak at Langley ice rink prompts shelter-in-place order, no injuries reported
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (213+ words) The City of Langley says no injuries have been reported after an ammonia gas leak at a local ice rink prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The city later confirmed to The Canadian Press that the order was lifted…...
Federal government expands cabinet powers over pesticide approvals through bill C-30
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (204+ words) The federal government has passed legislation that significantly changes how pesticides are regulated in Canada, giving cabinet the authority to approve certain products even if they have been deemed unsafe by Health Canada. Bill C-30 cleared both the House of Commons…...
Canada restores mandatory minimums to keep kids safe from predators
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (205+ words) Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government is taking a tougher stance against crimes targeting children after the Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16) received Royal Assent. Fraser said the legislation restores mandatory minimum prison sentences for a number of serious…...
Cyber attack disrupts website and campus systems at Mount Royal University
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (184+ words) RED FM Canada - Cyber attack disrupts website and campus systems at Mount Royal University Mount Royal University is investigating a cyber attack that disrupted several key campus systems beginning Wednesday, prompting the university to implement containment measures and bring in…...
Alberta expands support for seniors and introduces new Disability Assistance Program
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (118+ words) RED FM Canada - Alberta expands support for seniors and introduces new Disability Assistance Program As Alberta's senior population grows and demand for care services increases, the provincial government says it is working to help more seniors remain safely in their…...
Gun control and women's advocacy groups urge full implementation of firearms safety law
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (197+ words) RED FM Canada - Gun control and women's advocacy groups urge full implementation of firearms safety law Several women's advocacy and gun control organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to fully implement a key provision of federal firearms legislation…...
Operation Endgame'RCMP join international partners in crackdown of Russian cybercriminal network
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (325+ words) Canadian and international law enforcement agencies say they have dealt a significant blow to a major cybercriminal network during a coordinated operation known as Operation Endgame. The operation involved authorities from the Netherlands, Canada, the United States and Germany, with…...
Taxpayers Federation urges Carney to scrap automatic tax filing after PBO cost estimate
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (358+ words) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to abandon plans to expand automatic tax filing after a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) estimated the program would cost taxpayers $340 for each simple tax return…...
Halton Police Warn Burlington Residents About Increase in Home Repair Scams
4+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is warning Burlington residents to remain cautious amid a rise in home repair scams targeting homeowners in the city. Police say they have received multiple reports of individuals going door-to-door offering unsolicited roofing and…...