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A coroner’s inquest jury looking into the starvation death of a B.C. woman with Down syndrome has ruled her death a homicide and is calling for better pay for home carers of adults with developmental disabilities.It’s among 13 recommendations made by the jury after hearing evidence about the 2018 death of Florence Girard in the home of her caregiver, where she lived as part of a government-funded program.The homicide ruling is not a determination of criminality and inquest juries are not asked to find fault in cases that they hear, but rather make recommendations on how to prevent...
January 24, 2025 - 19:48 | Ashley Joannou | The Globe and Mail
Global News has been exploring youth and technology. As parents strive to keep kids safe online, a piece of federal legislation exploring online safety won't be moving forward.
January 24, 2025 - 19:42 | Morgan Black | Global News - Canada
The jury in the Florence Girard coroner's inquest has made 13 recommendations to prevent similar deaths of vulnerable individuals in care in the future.
January 24, 2025 - 19:05 | | CBC News - Canada
The cheques were announced by the government in the Fall Economic Statement and entitle every taxpaying adult, and their children, to $200 each from the provincial government.
January 24, 2025 - 19:02 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
A familiar argument broke out at a meeting of a Catholic school board in Ontario this week. A committee of the Dufferin-Peel board was determining whether to uphold a decision to ban the raising of the Pride flag outside its main office. The public was invited to weigh in. Should the multicoloured flag fly?Some speakers said no. It was inconsistent with Biblical teaching. One even called it anti-Christ. Others said yes, of course. Flying the flag was a way of demonstrating tolerance and inclusion, helping protect students from bullying.
January 24, 2025 - 18:56 | Marcus Gee | The Globe and Mail
Defence Minister Bill Blair said while Canada can hit the two per cent of GDP target before 2032, his concern is about managing the spending in a 'responsible way.'
January 24, 2025 - 18:56 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
