Licence to break the law: More Canadian spies get permission to commit crimes, memo shows

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The number of Canadian spies with permission to break the law is rising, according to an internal memorandum. The memo, marked secret, provides a glimpse into a murky world of how operatives can ignore normal rules with prior approval. Under current legislation, people working with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) who are “acting in good … Read more

License to break the law: More Canadian spies get permission to commit crimes, memo shows

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The number of Canadian spies with permission to break the law is rising, according to an internal memorandum. The memo, marked secret, provides a glimpse into a murky world of how operatives can ignore normal rules with prior approval. Under current legislation, people working with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) who are “acting in good … Read more

Melatonin commonly taken by kids not a magic bullet, pediatricians say

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New research says it’s becoming “exceedingly common” for children and teens in the U.S. to take melatonin supplements for sleep, a trend some Canadian pediatricians are watching with caution in this country. Researchers behind a University of Colorado Boulder letter published in the November issue of the journal JAMA Pediatrics say they want to raise awareness for parents and clinicians and … Read more

Generations of girls say goodbye, and thank you, to soccer legend Christine Sinclair

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Janice Ruelle starts to cry as she stands with her teenage daughter on a dark December night surrounded by dozens of young female athletes who have come to see their hero in action for the last time. The crowd was waiting to watch soccer sensation Christine Sinclair play her penultimate game Friday in Langford, B.C. The world’s all-time … Read more

Ontario to implement new comprehensive epilepsy policy in schools

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Schools across Ontario will soon be implementing new policies regarding the administration of epilepsy rescue medications for students living with the condition. The motion, which was passed at Queen’s Park on Nov. 15, will require school boards to implement a comprehensive epilepsy policy, which includes training teachers and staff on the administration of the medication to … Read more

2 patients die while waiting in Montreal-area ER, investigations launched

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Multiple investigations are underway after two patients died in separate incidents in the emergency room of a Montreal-area hospital last week. The patients died at Hôpital Anna-Laberge in Châteauguay, a city located on Montreal’s south shore. The news was first reported by French-language digital outlet La Presse. … Read more