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Five things to know about Canadian immigration detention centres
The treatment of migrants has recently been thrust into the spotlight as accounts emerge of overcrowding and unsanitary conditions in American border detention facilities.
Encana Corp. selling assets Oklahoma's Arkoma Basin for $165 million
Encana Corp. says its wholly owned subsidiary, Newfield Exploration Mid-Continent Inc., has signed a deal to sell its natural gas assets in Oklahoma's Arkoma Basin for $165 million.
Quebec invests $47 million in youth protection to cut down wait lists
The Quebec government is investing $47 million in the province's maligned youth protection system, in an effort to add more staff and cut down on lengthy wait lists.
Quebec LGBTQ activist Laurent McCutcheon dies after long cancer battle
Laurent McCutcheon, a leading figure in the fight for LGBTQ rights in Quebec, died on Thursday, June 4, 2019, after receiving medical assistance in dying, his spouse said on Friday, June 5, 2019.
Lac-Megantic marks sixth anniversary of rail disaster that claimed 47 lives
The sixth anniversary of the rail disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que., will be marked this weekend with events aimed at remembering those who were lost and recognizing how the community has grown since the tragedy.
Endangered southern resident killer whales spotted with baby off B.C. coast
Researchers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are cheering after spotting all three pods that make up the endangered southern resident killer whale population.
Three endangered North Atlantic right whales found entangled in ropes
More endangered North Atlantic right whales are in trouble in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
New sergeant-at-arms appointed in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming the appointment of Patrick McDonell as the official sergeant-at-arms of the House of Commons.
Coleman set for cross-examination today after judge clears path for her evidence
The sexual-assault trial of former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle will proceed today, July 3, 2019, after the judge decided evidence given earlier in the trial is still admissible.
Indigenous group says Trans Mountain bid could be ready next week
An Indigenous-led group says it will soon be ready to make a bid for majority ownership of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline currently owned by the federal government.