Two-thirds of military women experienced sexualised behaviour, survey says
The behaviours include comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping, according to a survey. BBC News
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”. BBC News
James Carville says Democrats lacked ‘endgame plan’ for shutdown, urges party to move on
Democratic strategist James Carville said Tuesday that the Democrats didn’t have “a real endgame” with their government shutdown strategy, but argued no one in the party should be mad with…
French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis
Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon. BBC News
Dems accuse EPA of trying to kill greenhouse gas reporting program that aids cap-and-trade
A group of climate-minded Democrats wrote Monday to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, accusing the agency of improperly moving to terminate a federal greenhouse gas-tracking program that blue states have used…
Family rift: Top Democrat’s own daughter publicly opposes her on shutdown deal
The Senate deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history is not only dividing Democrats, it’s also causing a split in one well-known political family. Democratic…
Winner of Montreal-area coin toss election calls it ‘very taxing’Sean Previl
After a judicial recount confirmed a tie following the Nov. 2 election, a city council seat in Montréal-Est was decided by pulling a name out of a box.
Watch Vancouver’s Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square liveAmy Judd
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at Vancouver’s Victory Square on Tuesday, where a Remembrance Day event has been held every year since 1924.
Trump administration tells states to stop paying full food aid benefits
The food assistance programme has been caught in a back-and-forth legal battle over funding as the government shutdown drags on. BBC News
Watch: How Tim Davie addressed BBC controversies over the years
The BBC’s director general Tim Davie has resigned over Trump documentary edit. BBC News
England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international. BBC News
Packers’ Micah Parsons shares mental health message following death of former teammate Marshawn Kneeland
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Green Bay Packers…
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97Globalnews Digital
NEW YORK (AP) — James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
Lions, Riders ready for West Final showdownGlobalnews Digital
November weather is often an issue once the CFL division finals come around.
Can new recycling rules help solve Ontario’s landfill capacity crisis?Kevin Gallagher
Ontario hopes new, tougher, recycling regulations will help keep more garbage out of landfills. As municipalities across the province are running out of landfill space.
Ford government scrapping its own emissions targets and reporting requirementsIsaac Callan
Buried in the Fall Economic Statement on Thursday was the news that the government would be repealing sections of existing legislation.
UPDATE: UPS Plane Crashes and Explodes at Kentucky Airport, Leaving at Least 9 Dead, Others Missing
A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed and exploded Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving at least 9 people dead and more…
Line between assault, attempted murder based on intent, Winnipeg lawyer saysSam Thompson
A criminal defence lawyer says intent is the key factor when it comes to handing a suspect a higher charge, like attempted murder, and it’s often an uphill battle for…
Canadians to face ‘no issue’ in finding a Christmas tree this year, growers saySean Previl
Christmas tree growers say despite concerns of drought, Canadians can expect there will be a tree for everyone but you may need to be open to different varieties.