Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women
Image source, AFPImage caption, Female university students were stopped by Taliban security personnel in Kabul on WednesdayBy Aalia Farzan & Frances MaoBBC NewsIt's an order that girls and women across Afghanistan had been dreading ever since the Taliban returned. On Wednesday, girls in their hijabs turned up to their university campuses to be blocked and
Ambulance strike: Blame game escalates between unions and ministers
Media caption, Ambulance strike: Unions refused to work with us on national planning - Steve BarclayBy Becky MortonPolitical reporterMinisters and unions have clashed over who would be to blame for preventable deaths during ambulance strikes.Unite boss Sharon Graham accused Health Secretary Steve Barclay of telling "a blatant lie" when he said ambulance unions had "taken
Ottawa police won’t allow repeat of convoy protest, new chief vows
OttawaThe Ottawa Police Service (OPS) won't allow a repeat of the Freedom Convoy protest that jammed the city's downtown with thousands of noisy trucks for three...
Naawi-Oodena officially becomes largest urban reserve in Canada after repatriation of Winnipeg barracks
The largest urban reserve in Canada was officially established on Friday, after lands of the former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg were repatriated to a...
Michael Melling out as head of CTV News following Lisa LaFlamme furor
EntertainmentMichael Melling, the head of CTV News who went on leave following the ouster of chief anchor Lisa LaFlamme, has now been permanently replaced,...
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