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Ontario police forces to focus on education rather than enforcement of new powers

Ontario police forces said Monday that they'll focus on educating the public about following new COVID-19 measures after the government expanded their powers in an effort to combat the pandemic's third wave.


Intelligence committee warns China, Russia targeting Canadian COVID-19 research

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in espionage attacks against Canada, according to a new report from Parliament's special intelligence committee, which repeatedly singles out concerns about the threat posed by China and Russia. The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians says the pandemic has provided extra incentive for foreign states to target Canada's health, science and technology sectors, particularly when it comes to vaccine research.


NDP lawmaker tables bill to decriminalize drug use as overdose deaths soar

An NDP lawmaker is tabling legislation to decriminalize drug use in Canada, seeking to treat it as a health issue amid a lethal opioid crisis. New Democrat health critic Don Davies introduced a private member’s bill last week that would scrap Criminal Code provisions on drug possession, expunge criminal records for the same offence and mandate low-barrier access to a safe supply of medically regulated substances.
 
 
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Quebec court upholds most of province's secularism law

The Quebec Superior Court has largely upheld the province's law that bans certain public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job. » Read now

Dufferin OPP recognize local youth for act of integrity

Dufferin OPP are commending a local 12-year-old girl for her act of integrity. Alana Bauer, a local Grand Valley resident, is being acknowledged and celebrated after returning a “sizable sum of money” she found on the sidewalk during her regular newspaper delivery in Orangeville last month. » Read now

Former police officer found guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and calls for police reform in the United States. » Read now
 
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Blue Line Expo International

Location: Virtual
Date: April 22, 2021
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TACCOM 2021 Show

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Date: April 23-25, 2021
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Fourth International VPD Police Judo Clinic

Location: Online
Date: April 27, 2021
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Bi-weekly Laurier Webinar Series: Online public safety programs

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: April 27, 2021 – June 22, 2021
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HK Memorial Hockey Tournament 2021

Location: Brampton, Ontario
Date: April 29-30, 2021
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