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Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

The study is believed to be the first to assess changes in mental health before and after the pandemic in relation to residential greenery.
Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week

Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week

More than 10,000 flight attendants for Air Canada will begin voting next week on a new tentative agreement that raises wages and establishes a pay structure for time worked when aircraft are on the ground.
Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy facing charges he intended to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State will remain detained after making a brief appearance Thursday at Montreal's youth courthouse on terrorism charges.
Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

MONTREAL — Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard is advising the leader of the Parti Québécois to "re-examine" his promise to hold a sovereignty referendum in his first mandate if he becomes premier.
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to social and economic inequalities by 10 per cent by 2035.
Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from a false claim that immigrants aged 65 and up receive a partial old age security (OAS) pension immediately upon arrival in Canada — and that it comes fr
'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

The park is scheduled to be closed from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3.
In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Anand set to meet with Rubio in Washington Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to have her first official meeting with U.S.
B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

The B.C. Supreme Court has given the Canadian government until April 2026 to change the Indian Act to bring it into compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms after a successful legal challenge by descendants of people who renounced their status under the law.
B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun

B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun

VANCOUVER — A member of the British Columbia legislature says she is pursuing a private prosecution against a Vancouver woman who praised Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel as "heroic.
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