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Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Land Mine Policy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.

Toronto hikes land transfer tax on luxury homes over $3M

Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.

SIU Clears Windsor Officers in Arrest Injury Case

Ontario's police watchdog will not lay charges against Windsor officers after a man suffered a broken nose during an arrest. The SIU concluded the use of force was legally justified.

Toronto Should Ditch Land Transfer Tax, Analyst Says

Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.

Barrie Police Use of Force Deemed Justified

The SIU has cleared Barrie police officers after a custody altercation left a man with a broken nose. The ruling, citing justified force, was released on December 16, 2025.

San Diego Considers $30M Settlement in Police Shooting

San Diego officials are considering a $30 million settlement for the family of Konoa Wilson, a Black teen fatally shot by police in January 2025. The case has sparked significant debate over police use of force.

Scromiting: Cannabis-Linked Illness Rising in Canada

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, known as 'scromiting,' is increasing. Learn about this severe condition linked to long-term marijuana use, its symptoms, and the urgent health warning for Canadians.

Tribunal clears way for major Cambridge condo project

A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.

Cowichan Tribes Land Case Implications for BC

The Cowichan Tribes land title ruling is now Canada's most significant case, sparking fierce debate over Indigenous rights and private property certainty. Explore the legal and political fallout.

Open drug use declines in Sudbury's downtown core

A Greater Sudbury police initiative to improve downtown safety is yielding positive results, with a noticeable drop in open drug use and other offences. Learn about the strategy and its impact.

50-Bed Addiction Treatment Centre to Open in N.B.

A new 50-bed live-in facility for substance use treatment will open in New Brunswick in summer 2026 at Eagle's Eye View Cottages, marking a significant expansion of addiction recovery services in the province.

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