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Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirt

Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirt

Ever since 1990 when Baltej Singh Dhillon won the right to wear a turban while on duty, the RCMP, on occasion, adjusted its uniform regulations to reflect cultural and religious diversity in its ranks. The latest edition, a ribbon skirt, is now part of the ceremonial uniform options for Indigenous officers who identify as women

Conservative MP pushes boundaries with fake news video

Conservative MP pushes boundaries with fake news video

New Democrats say they are planning to ask the House of Commons Ethics Committee to include a video by a Conservative MP as part of an ongoing study into the impact of disinformation on Canadian politics. Manitoba MP Brandon Leslie distributed a video on his social media accounts titled, “Breaking News: Trudeau resigns.” It contains

1 dead, dozens injured after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

1 dead, dozens injured after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

A Singapore Airlines flight headed from London to Singapore made an emergency landing in Bangkok after hitting severe turbulence. One passenger, a 73-year-old man suspected of having a heart condition, died. Redmond Shannon reports on what the terrified passengers and crew endured during the mid-air scare, and Dawna Friesen explains what causes clear-air turbulence, and

N.B. law student speaks out about lack of accessibility at graduation

N.B. law student speaks out about lack of accessibility at graduation

A University of New Brunswick graduate said a lack of accessible facilities at his graduation ceremony prevented him from crossing the stage. Law graduate Blair Curtis, who uses a wheelchair, said he wasn’t able to independently cross the stage on graduation day after attempts to coordinate with the university months in advance. Anna Mandin has