[1/2]A Google logo is seen outside of the Google Store, where visitors can try phones and other products from the company, in New York City, New York, US, February 10, 2022. Picture taken February 10, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/ Photo files OTTAWA, June 29 (Reuters) – Google said on Thursday it plans to block Canadian news […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announced on Thursday that it will start blocking links to Canadian news articles once a new law in the country forcing tech companies to bargain with news publishers takes effect. LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle captions LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images Google announced on Thursday that it will start blocking links […]
Continue ReadingTwenty-three municipalities in Quebec have joined together to ask the courts to suspend parts of Quebec’s new language law, which they describe as abusive, while they contest it. All of the cities and towns taking part in the challenge, including Côte Saint-Luc, Beaconsfield, Dorval, Kirkland, Montreal West and Westmount have bilingual status. The Act respecting […]
Continue ReadingBreadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Crime Former Mountie Derek Brassington, convicted of breach of trust, may get his legal fees paid after all Get the latest from Kim Bolan straight to your inbox Signup Published May 30, 2023 • Last updated 1 week ago • 3 minute read Former police officer Derek Brassington arrives […]
Continue ReadingLaws restricting transgender rights have piled up in recent months, underscoring likely 2024 election battle lines. A rush of legislation targeting transgender people has been introduced – and in some cases passed – in state legislatures across the United States as the topic has become a Republican priority. The issue is sure to factor heavily […]
Continue ReadingChildren ages 12 and under aren’t required by law to wear a life-jacket when they’re in a boat in Ontario. But that could change thanks to a new bill. Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari has introduced a private member’s bill, called Joshua’s Law, that would make it mandatory for children ages 12 and under to wear […]
Continue ReadingMadawaska First Nation has gone ahead and cut out the New Brunswick government from taxes collected on tobacco and cannabis sold on-reserve. In response to the province canceling a series of tax revenue-sharing agreements it held with Wolastoqey First Nations, Madawaska has enacted its own cannabis and tobacco licensing act, allowing the band government to […]
Continue ReadingThe BC Court of Appeal has struck down a section of the province’s child protection legislation that allows social workers to access a parent’s medical records without their consent, a search warrant or a court order. A three-judge panel said a section of BC’s Child, Family and Community Service Act was unconstitutional, finding the legislation […]
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