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'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

‘Like a permanent barrier’: Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

More than one million people in Ontario have a criminal record. For many, the record causes barriers when it comes to finding meaningful work. An organization known for advocating for the betterment of those who’ve been previously incarcerated or have a record, has put forward new recommendations that could help ease their transition into the workforce.

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Alberta doctors, scientists say COVID-19 response report should be dismissed
Star

January 30, 2025

Alberta doctors, scientists say COVID-19 response report should be dismissed

Dozens of Alberta scientists, doctors and researchers have penned an…

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Inside the inferno: Researchers search for answers within Jasper's charred landscape
Star

January 30, 2025

Inside the inferno: Researchers search for answers within Jasper’s charred landscape

Lori Daniels and a team of researchers plan to let…

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Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire
Star

January 30, 2025

Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire

Tourism is rebounding at Jasper National Park, but the influx…

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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
Star

January 30, 2025

Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of…

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Who's the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one
Star

January 29, 2025

Who’s the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one

When a shark egg appeared one day in a shark…

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National, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come…

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National

January 29, 2025

These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days…

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Entertainment, Arts, National, Radio

January 29, 2025

CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald…

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