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Advocate questions whether Air Canada has 'cultural problem' after issue with teen's wheelchair

Flying over the Grand Canyon was a highlight for the Gellisen family during their trip to Phoenix, but their flight home to Toronto was a much different experience, with several family members forced off of the flight over tensions related to a teen's wheelchair.

A mother says she and other family were forced off a flight from Phoenix to Toronto over what they say were tensions with Air Canada staff over her son's wheelchair. (Submitted)

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice.

Essential oils and a secret code name: Things you didn't know about the coronation

King Charles III's coronation will be held on May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey. Here are some little-known facts about the ceremony:

Why lettuce prices are likely to rise again in Canada next month

Lettuce prices are likely to rise next month and could stay high into the summer, agriculture experts say, as flooding in a key California farming area becomes the latest example of extreme weather's effect on the food chain.

Teen dead after 'unprovoked' stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified a teenager who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.

'Reconciliation through art': Campaign aims to get an Indigenous woman on Canada's $20 bill

A new campaign is aiming to get an Indigenous woman honoured on the next $20 bill in Canada for the first time.

In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

In France, a country that taught the world about people power with its revolution of 1789 -- and a country again seething with anger against its leaders -- graduating from bystander to demonstrator is a generations-old rite of passage.

Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents

The Florence museum housing Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece the 'David' invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.

Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.

Canada

Ahead of Edmonton officers' funeral, families thank Canadians for 'incredible outpouring of support'

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families say.
Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

A new sculpture has been commissioned and a platform has been built -- but a New Brunswick village's oversized avian avatar has still not returned to its roost.
Teen dead after 'unprovoked' stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified a teenager who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo years after Humboldt bus crash

April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which also marks the anniversary of Logan Boulet's death. Boulet, who was involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash five years ago, signed up to be an organ donor just weeks before the crash. Today, Green Shirt Day is meant to promote organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.
117 people remain in encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as province promises more housing

B.C.'s housing minister provided an update Sunday on the work being done to get people living on the streets of the Downtown Eastside into housing.
Burial plots in Metro Vancouver are now so expensive, they're being compared to real estate

Burial plots have become such a hot commodity in Metro Vancouver, one spot in a Burnaby cemetery is being sold privately online for $54,000.

World

Kamala Harris meets with Ghana's president as Africa trip begins

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo Monday, in a show of support for the West African leader, who's facing rising discontent over inflation and fresh concerns about regional security.
Myanmar army leader calls for decisive action to crush foes

As Myanmar's military put on an annual show of strength Monday, its top leader told its assembled ranks they need to take decisive action against those fighting army rule of the country.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said that Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.'
Israeli unions launch strike, upping pressure on Netanyahu

Workers from a range of sectors in Israel launched a nationwide strike on Monday, threatening to paralyze the economy as they joined a surging protest movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary.
In Macron's France, streets and fields seethe with protest

In France, a country that taught the world about people power with its revolution of 1789 -- and a country again seething with anger against its leaders -- graduating from bystander to demonstrator is a generations-old rite of passage.
All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found

All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said.

Politics

Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambssador

The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington's envoy, too, described it Friday as an 'overarching success.'
Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.
Canada argues court misconstrued Charter in directing feds to bring men in Syria home

The Canadian government says a federal judge misinterpreted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in directing officials to secure the release of four men from detention in northeastern Syria.

Health

Hershey looking to remove lead, cadmium from chocolate

Hershey Co. is looking to reduce 'trace' amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate, chief financial officer Steve Voskiul told Reuters on Wednesday, after Consumer Reports found that some dark chocolate bars had potentially harmful levels of the heavy metals.
For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings new challenges

A growing number of Muslim doctors and psychologists are trying to bridge the gap between faith leaders and worshippers with eating disorders, who say they face marginalization when trying to access support within their own communities, as well as in the public health system.
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in U.S.

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

Sci-Tech

Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94

Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died. He was 94.
Scientists say they've solved the mystery of cigar-shaped comet 'Oumuamua

Scientists now say they know outerspace object ‘Oumuamua is, and the answer is more simple than some previous theories have suggested.
Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

At least 2,000 mummified ram heads dating from the Ptolemaic period and a palatial Old Kingdom structure have been uncovered at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt, antiquities officials said on Saturday.

Entertainment

'John Wick: Chapter 4' comes out blazing with US$73.5M

'John Wick: Chapter 4,' the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best US$73.5 million at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Prince Harry in court for privacy suit against tabloid

Prince Harry was in a London court on Monday as the lawyer for a group of British tabloids prepared to ask a judge to toss out lawsuits by the prince, Elton John and several other celebrities who allege phone tapping and other invasions of privacy.
Daniel Radcliffe and longtime girlfriend Erin Darke expecting first child

Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke are going to be parents, a representative for Radcliffe confirmed on Sunday.

Business

First Citizens Bank to acquire Silicon Valley Bank: FDIC

North Carolina-based First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, rattling the banking industry and sending shockwaves around the world.
Strike over pay paralyzes rail, air travel in Germany

Trains, planes and public transit systems stood still across much of Germany on Monday as labour unions called a major one-day strike over salaries in an effort to win inflation-busting raises for their members.
Asian shares mixed after Wall Street logs more gains

Shares surged in Europe on Monday after a mixed session in Asia, with bank stocks mostly gaining after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said it had agreed to the sale of troubled Silicon Valley Bank to North Carolina-based First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.

Lifestyle

Residents protest zipline on iconic Rio mountain

Some 200 protesters gathered beneath Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain to protest the ongoing construction of ziplines aimed at boosting tourism, alleging it will cause unacceptable impacts.
From hidden gems to family favourites, here's a guide to some of Canada's national parks

This past week, Parks Canada opened up its reservation system for the 2023 season, offering places to stay, hikes to take and national historic sites to visit across the country. According to three experts, here's where to travel this summer.
One of the world's best Chinese restaurants is in Tokyo

Japanese chef Tomoya Kawada has achieved a feat no other restaurateur has before; he's created the world's only three-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant in a non-Chinese-speaking city.

Sports

Vanisova's OT goal seals Toronto Isobel Cup; beats Minnesota

Tereza Vanisova scored 4:23 into overtime, and the Premier Hockey Federation's Isobel Cup is heading to Canada for the first time in its eight-year history following the Toronto Six's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Whitecaps on Sunday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo happy again with Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo is feeling at home again. It took only two games for him to make his peace with Portugal's national team and show he is not done impressing at the international level just yet.
Jones, Laing win national mixed curling doubles title

Sunday before a thoroughly packed house in Sudbury, Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing capped a masterful performance at the 2023 Canadian mixed doubles curling championship to add yet another national gold medal, and their first as teammates.

Autos

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only.
Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll

A new survey conducted by Research Co. found that the majority of Canadians support tying speeding tickets to income, otherwise known as ‘progressive punishment.’
'Top Gear' stops filming due to accident, co-presenter with serious injuries

The making of the hugely popular BBC car show 'Top Gear' has been halted following a crash during filming in December that left co-presenter Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff with serious injuries, the broadcaster said late on Thursday.

The 100 most romantic restaurants for 2023, according OpenTable

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