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The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government’s Indigenous child welfare act is constitutional, affirming that First Nations Peoples have sole authority over the protection of their children. In a unanimous decision, the court upheld the law in its entirety and erased the partial gains that the Quebec government had made at the Court of Appeal. Ottawa’s 2019 Act Respecting First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children Youth and Families affirmed that Indigenous Peoples have an inherent right of self-government that includes jurisdiction over child and family services. Quebec put the act to the constitutional test at its…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed a $3.1-billion health-care deal with the federal government to increase access to primary care and reduce wait times. The agreement was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late Friday morning, making Ontario the fifth province to come to an agreement with Ottawa for its share of a $200-billion health accord. The other provinces with agreements include British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Alberta and Nova Scotia. The announcement comes almost a year after the two governments reached a 10-year deal #Thetorontohouse #canada #ovieoftoronto#thetorontohousecanada #viralreels #viralvideos #reels #toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday $3.1 billion in funding over the next year years aimed at easing the health-care crisis in Ontario. Under the agreement, Premier Doug Ford’s government has committed to spending that money on creating new primary care teams and boost access to family doctors. “This investment will help increase access to family doctors, reduce wait times, hire more health-care workers, and ensure faster care for Canadians, including mental health care,” the federal government states in a release. As part of the deal, Ontario is expected to add “hundreds of new family physicians and nurse practitioners, as…

• Download the NBA app The NBA trade deadline is officially over! Check out the latest deals agreed to ahead of the busy 2024 trade deadline. • Official trade tracker• Everything you need to know about the NBA trade deadline Warriors trade Joseph to Pacers The Golden State Warriors made a move on trade deadline day, sending veteran guard Cory Joseph to the Pacers. However, the Pacers waived Joseph after the deal and signed forward James Johnson. Pacers receive: Cory Joseph 2025 2nd round pick (via Charlotte) Cash considerations Warriors receive: Celtics make two moves The Celtics added players to…

The new series is due to return to theaters in the US in February this year, but a UK release date has not yet been announced. This is good news for fans, especially since the original series is returning with season 3 of NCIS: Hawaii.In sad news for fans, the new series will be without the last remaining original cast member, as David McCallum passed away last September at the age of 90.The actor, best known for his role in the 60s spy drama The Man From UNCLE, also starred as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in NCIS, and the new…

Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight bound for St. John’s earlier this week endured nearly seven hours in the air before being diverted back to Toronto following multiple landing attempts due to crosswinds near the destination airport. Air Canada confirmed to CTV News Toronto on Thursday that Flight AC698, scheduled for Atlantic Canada on February 5, encountered challenging weather conditions necessitating the decision to return to its departure point. Severe winter weather in Atlantic Canada compounded the difficulty of finding an alternate landing site. Departing from Toronto at 9:43 p.m., the flight’s duration exceeded the usual three-hour journey, lasting six…

BCE Inc. is divesting 45 of its 103 regional radio stations and implementing a nine percent reduction in its workforce, which includes journalists and other staff within its Bell Media subsidiary. The impacted stations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. In an open letter signed by CEO Mirko Bibic, the company announced the elimination of 4,800 jobs “at all levels of the company.” Some employees have already been informed of layoffs, while the remainder will be notified by spring. Bibic stated that the company will utilize vacancies and natural attrition to mitigate layoffs whenever possible. This…

Days following the loss of all Grammy nominations by five Nigerian music artists, the CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason, provided insights during an interview with a music journalist on winning a Grammy. He highlighted five essential points, triggering significant reactions on social media. The recent 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, hosted by the Recording Academy, saw outcomes prompting extensive discussions, particularly within the Nigerian community. Notably, despite receiving nominations in various categories, five Nigerian music artists failed to secure wins. The absence of victories, including Burna Boy’s loss of four nominations and Davido’s three, surprised many. Consequently,…

Geopolitical tensions, the rise of China, and technological change are creating new pressure points in the global economy. The Washington Post Join her live with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and former World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick to discuss the current outlook for the global economy, fears of economic fragmentation, and the future. Let's talk about the forces that shape the world.Click here for transcript“We have learned an important lesson in recent years: Countries with strong fundamentals and who have built buffers during good times are better able to withstand shocks. It was the same way they…

The first season was incredibly meandering, but thankfully, more is in the works with Season 2 currently in production. We also welcome new cast members!Here's everything we know so far about Mayfair Witches season 2Mayfair Witches season 2 release date speculationAccording to estimates, we can't expect Mayfair Witches season 2 to air any earlier than the end of 2024.More like thisThe series was renewed for a second season very quickly, midway through Season 1, so we hope the production that started in New Orleans gets wrapped up pretty quickly.Given the fact that season 1 also aired on the BBC 10…