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Sex abuse claims must be reported immediately, Pope Francis decrees

The Pope has made it a legal requirement for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats to report any allegations of sexual abuse “without delay”. In a policy shift aimed at becoming a model for the Catholic Church worldwide, officials found not to have made police aware of allegations of sexual abuse soon after they are […]

5 things to do this weekend for Friday, March 29

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, March 29, 2019. 1 — Lifestyle ShowMarch 31Heritage Hall, Vancouverhealthyfamilyexpo.com 2 — Forest Walk and CampfireMarch 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Tynehead Regional Parkmetrovancouver.org 3 — Women’s Health ShowMarch 30-31Anvil Centre, New Westminsterwomensvoicemagazine.com 4 — Exotic Reptile ShowMarch 30-31Richmond Nature Parkrichmond.ca 5 — Spring […]

Selwyn man accused of impaired driving after traffic stop in Ennismore: OPP

A Selwyn Township man faces impaired driving charges following a traffic stop on Thursday night. Around 8:30 p.m., Peterborough County OPP say, officers stopped a vehicle on Joseph Street in Ennismore, just north of Peterborough. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol, OPP allege. James Abraham, 65, of Selwyn Township, was […]

Northern Irish DUP says United Kingdom trumps Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) – The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May’s government said on Friday that defending the province’s place in the United Kingdom was a priority that came ahead of delivering Brexit. The Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) 10 lawmakers voted against May’s deal on Friday, sounding its probable death knell and […]

Collingwood woman charged after items reported stolen posted online for sale

A woman has been charged after police located items reported stolen from a pharmacy in Collingwood for sale online. Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP say in mid-March, officers received a report of a shoplifting incident at the Shoppers Drug Mart located on First Street. Police say officers were able to identify a suspect using […]

Alliston man charged after break-ins reported in Innisfil, New Lowell: police

A man has been charged after break-ins were reported at businesses in Innisfil and New Lowell, police say. South Simcoe police say on Thursday, a 30-year-old Alliston man was arrested and charged with break and enter, mischief, disguise with intent and theft. The arrest followed a month-long investigation in collaboration with Nottawasaga OPP. After the […]

Growing movement for gun law reform in the US

Following last month’s school shooting in Florida in which 17 people died, US politicians are considering modest changes to gun laws. US politicians are considering modest changes to gun laws following last month’s school shooting in Florida, in which 17 people died. There’s been talk of change before, but this time the campaign seems to […]

Feds warn Canadians in London, U.K. to avoid potentially violent Brexit protests

The federal government has issued an advisory urging Canadians in London, U.K. to exercise caution amid rising tensions over Brexit. The advisory was issued Friday over planned protests near government buildings on Whitehall and near Westminster Abbey. The advisory warns that some of the protests may turn violent, including confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. […]

HENRY DEEDES on another display of arrogance in the Commons

Beaten by the most detestable and vain MPs of all: HENRY DEEDES on another display of arrogance in the Commons e-mail 21 View comments Theresa May in the House of Commons on Friday All I can say is thank God Big Ben’s covered up. At least it is now spared from the rest of the […]