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Biting cold weather in Ottawa to allow Family Day skating on Rideau Canal

Biting cold weather in Ottawa to allow Family Day skating on Rideau Canal

OTTAWA — Families will be able to lace up for another rare session on the Rideau Canal skateway today.
N.S. man's letters indicate suicide risk as short-staffed jail kept inmates in cells

N.S. man's letters indicate suicide risk as short-staffed jail kept inmates in cells

HALIFAX — For days on end, Richard Murray barely left his jail cell, trapped by staffing shortages that forced officials to lock down inmates. "This is total cruelty and I only exist in these four walls of hell ....
In the news today: Ukraine working to rebuild as war with Russia nears two year mark

In the news today: Ukraine working to rebuild as war with Russia nears two year mark

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the privacy of their own homes.
Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

OTTAWA — The owners of Pornhub say blocking access to Canadians is among options they're considering as they try to persuade parliamentarians to reject an approach for age verification outlined in a controversial Senate bill.
Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

OTTAWA — Almost 30 years ago, Gail Bocknek turned on the evening news and watched dumbfounded as a man who had worked for her family for decades was identified as a Nazi war criminal.
'Tugs at my heart': Volunteers help rebuild as Ukraine war nears second anniversary

'Tugs at my heart': Volunteers help rebuild as Ukraine war nears second anniversary

As Ukraine nears a grim anniversary in its war with Russia, the Red Cross says residents in the strife-torn country are adapting to a new normal of cannibalized houses, intermittent electricity, air raid sirens and rocket attacks.
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors

Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors

VANCOUVER — A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her family as they celebrate the six-year anniversary of her kidney donation to her older sister. That's been the traditional dessert to mark Feb.
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still 'thorn' in BoC's side

Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still 'thorn' in BoC's side

OTTAWA — As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting interest rates, some economists are arguing that its decision shouldn't hinge on the housing market.
Ontario legislature resuming with Bill 124 repeal, politically charged omnibus bill

Ontario legislature resuming with Bill 124 repeal, politically charged omnibus bill

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature will resume sitting this week with a flurry of activity, from repealing an unconstitutional wage restraint law to enacting a reversal of a decision to dissolve Peel Region and introducing politically charged omnibus le