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ONTARIO: York-region babysitter, Santa impersonator faces historic sex assault charges

ONTARIO: York-region babysitter, Santa impersonator faces historic sex assault charges

York police say a 55-year-old man from Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., is accused of sexually assaulting a girl he used to babysit
CANADA: Canadians can expect more remains to be found at residential school sites, Murray Sinclair says

CANADA: Canadians can expect more remains to be found at residential school sites, Murray Sinclair says

The former chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says when the commission asked if it could conduct a fuller inquiry to explore these stories, the request was denied
CANADA: Indigenous women's group releases own plan on MMIWG, citing 'toxic' federal process

CANADA: Indigenous women's group releases own plan on MMIWG, citing 'toxic' federal process

At an emotional news conference on Tuesday, the organization drew a firm line between the government's work on the issue and the grassroots efforts of many Indigenous women
CANADA: Retired judge calls for overhaul of military's handling of sexual misconduct cases

CANADA: Retired judge calls for overhaul of military's handling of sexual misconduct cases

The report comes amid frustration and anger over how the government and Canadian Armed Forces have handled sexual misconduct allegations, particularly when it comes to those against top commanders
CANADA: Ryerson University to rename journalism school publications ahead of new school year

CANADA: Ryerson University to rename journalism school publications ahead of new school year

The statement comes a day after a statue of Egerton Ryerson was vandalized with red paint and graffiti
COVID-19: AstraZeneca recipients can get Moderna or Pfizer for second dose, advisory committee says

COVID-19: AstraZeneca recipients can get Moderna or Pfizer for second dose, advisory committee says

Several European countries are giving Pfizer or Moderna as second doses to AstraZeneca recipients, including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Spain
ONTARIO: Province spending $31 million more for children and youth mental health services

ONTARIO: Province spending $31 million more for children and youth mental health services

Elliott says the money will help improve access to specialized mental health services and shorten wait lists and wait times
ONTARIO: Opposition calls on Ford to provide clarity on school reopening decision

ONTARIO: Opposition calls on Ford to provide clarity on school reopening decision

Green party Leader Mike Schreiner says the premier's handling of the issue is a failure of leadership
ONTARIO 'He'll give you a straight answer,' colleagues say of next top doctor

ONTARIO 'He'll give you a straight answer,' colleagues say of next top doctor

The province said it was Moore's success in guiding Kingston and 10 other municipalities throughout the pandemic that led to his hiring
COVID-19: Canada won't rush reopening border with United States, Trudeau says

COVID-19: Canada won't rush reopening border with United States, Trudeau says

Trudeau said 75 per cent of Canadians need to be vaccinated and daily cases need to continue to decline across the country before his government would be willing to ease travel restrictions