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Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

9 Dec 09:18 3 articles

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

9 Dec 09:18 KitchenerToday.com 52741008946496767.html
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De

9 Dec 09:18 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245941681123.html
Kenney and cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet federal counterparts

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa today as part of a trip to meet their federal counterparts. Kenney will speak at the Canadian Club this afternoon and later host a reception.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741008975895202.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

9 Dec 09:40 3 articles

Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Express & Star 7324224460103676990.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Shropshire Star 3480199992557499454.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774639080510.html
Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17

9 Dec 09:35 3 articles

Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17

A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597459533308.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597321867214.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010412963188.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

9 Dec 09:16 3 articles

Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Express & Star 7324224459666585981.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy, 4, slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:43 Breaking News 4415806918560488701.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Shropshire Star 3480199992120408445.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

9 Dec 09:43 3 articles

Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774639080510.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Express & Star 7324224460103676990.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Shropshire Star 3480199992557499454.html
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

9 Dec 09:18 3 articles

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De

9 Dec 09:18 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245941681123.html
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

9 Dec 09:18 KitchenerToday.com 52741008946496767.html
Kenney and cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet federal counterparts

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa today as part of a trip to meet their federal counterparts. Kenney will speak at the Canadian Club this afternoon and later host a reception.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741008975895202.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

9 Dec 09:16 3 articles

Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Shropshire Star 3480199992120408445.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Express & Star 7324224459666585981.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy, 4, slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:43 Breaking News 4415806918560488701.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

9 Dec 09:00 3 articles

Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010412963188.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597321867214.html
Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17

A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597459533308.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

9 Dec 09:40 3 articles

Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Shropshire Star 3480199992557499454.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:40 Express & Star 7324224460103676990.html
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref

The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.

9 Dec 09:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774639080510.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

9 Dec 09:00 3 articles

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010506428382.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in

9 Dec 09:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244134490397.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:39 CTVNews 2422791598108596091.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

9 Dec 09:00 3 articles

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in

9 Dec 09:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244134490397.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010506428382.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:39 CTVNews 2422791598108596091.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

9 Dec 09:35 3 articles

Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597321867214.html
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010412963188.html
Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17

A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week.

9 Dec 09:35 CTVNews 2422791597459533308.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

9 Dec 09:39 3 articles

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:39 CTVNews 2422791598108596091.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in

9 Dec 09:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244134490397.html
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

9 Dec 09:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010506428382.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy, 4, slept on hospital floor

9 Dec 09:43 3 articles

Boris Johnson apologises after boy, 4, slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:43 Breaking News 4415806918560488701.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Express & Star 7324224459666585981.html
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor

Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.

9 Dec 09:16 Shropshire Star 3480199992120408445.html
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain 'as their own country'

9 Dec 09:47 2 articles

Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain 'as their own country'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

9 Dec 09:47 Business Insider Australia 5575934300187749268.html
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain ‘as their own country’

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

9 Dec 09:47 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882428218260.html
People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls

9 Dec 09:01 2 articles

People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls

Bypolls were for 15 of 17 seats left vacant by MLAs who resigned in July, causing collapse of Cong-JD(S) and BJP's takeover.

9 Dec 09:01 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364209547327.html
Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.

9 Dec 09:58 Oneindia 2023829371147353004.html
Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

9 Dec 09:58 2 articles

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.

9 Dec 09:58 Oneindia 2023829371147353004.html
People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls

Bypolls were for 15 of 17 seats left vacant by MLAs who resigned in July, causing collapse of Cong-JD(S) and BJP's takeover.

9 Dec 09:01 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364209547327.html
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

9 Dec 09:16 2 articles

SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.

9 Dec 09:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773812603261.html
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.

9 Dec 09:14 Shropshire Star 3480199991731022205.html
New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

9 Dec 09:58 2 articles

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

9 Dec 09:58 WION 1570469240549652603.html
At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air

New Zealand Police said the site is too dangerous to attempt to rescue anybody. The volcano could erupt again.

9 Dec 09:02 Yahoo 7097669638583990208.html
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

9 Dec 09:14 2 articles

SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.

9 Dec 09:14 Shropshire Star 3480199991731022205.html
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.

9 Dec 09:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773812603261.html
Meet Ali, 25, Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

9 Dec 09:12 2 articles

Meet Ali, 25, Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

Ali Milani didn't speak English when he came to Britain from Iran at the age of five. Twenty years later, he's the biggest individual threat to Boris Johnson at this week's election. The 25-year-old

9 Dec 09:12 Deccan Herald 2027555797764325906.html
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson

9 Dec 09:00 Dunya News 5863268919374813511.html
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

9 Dec 09:00 2 articles

Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson

9 Dec 09:00 Dunya News 5863268919374813511.html
Meet Ali, 25, Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

Ali Milani didn't speak English when he came to Britain from Iran at the age of five. Twenty years later, he's the biggest individual threat to Boris Johnson at this week's election. The 25-year-old

9 Dec 09:12 Deccan Herald 2027555797764325906.html
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

9 Dec 09:44 2 articles

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.

9 Dec 09:44 Reuters 8334514180945340072.html
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of

9 Dec 09:42 Yahoo 7097669638848885693.html
Wind warnings still in place from Storm Atiyah

9 Dec 09:30 2 articles

Wind warnings still in place from Storm Atiyah

Weather warnings remain in place for south-west and north-east regions owing to strong winds from Storm Atiyah. And more strong gusts are forecast from a second storm expected to hit the country on Tuesday. The Met Office has forecast England and Scotland will be “windy across all areas” with severe gales possible in the northwest, with wind gusts potentially reaching 100mph. The south-west of England and Wales were buffered overnight by gales of up to 70mph after the storm swept in from Ireland, where it disrupted transport and power networks.

9 Dec 09:30 ITV News 2184971257851389086.html
Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

9 Dec 09:16 Metro 970161748627641713.html
Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

9 Dec 09:16 2 articles

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

9 Dec 09:16 Metro 970161748627641713.html
Wind warnings still in place from Storm Atiyah

Weather warnings remain in place for south-west and north-east regions owing to strong winds from Storm Atiyah. And more strong gusts are forecast from a second storm expected to hit the country on Tuesday. The Met Office has forecast England and Scotland will be “windy across all areas” with severe gales possible in the northwest, with wind gusts potentially reaching 100mph. The south-west of England and Wales were buffered overnight by gales of up to 70mph after the storm swept in from Ireland, where it disrupted transport and power networks.

9 Dec 09:30 ITV News 2184971257851389086.html
Kano gov, Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi chairman Council of chief

9 Dec 09:11 2 articles

Kano gov, Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi chairman Council of chief

The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Ganduje Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs. 

9 Dec 09:11 Vanguard News 4125100339392011655.html
JUST IN: Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi to head Kano Council of Chiefs

The Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed His Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman ...

9 Dec 09:37 The Nation Newspaper 2658445900094741051.html
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain ‘as their own country’

9 Dec 09:47 2 articles

Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain ‘as their own country’

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

9 Dec 09:47 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882428218260.html
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain 'as their own country'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

9 Dec 09:47 Business Insider Australia 5575934300187749268.html
JUST IN: Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi to head Kano Council of Chiefs

9 Dec 09:37 2 articles

JUST IN: Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi to head Kano Council of Chiefs

The Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed His Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman ...

9 Dec 09:37 The Nation Newspaper 2658445900094741051.html
Kano gov, Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi chairman Council of chief

The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Ganduje Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs. 

9 Dec 09:11 Vanguard News 4125100339392011655.html
At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air

9 Dec 09:02 2 articles

At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air

New Zealand Police said the site is too dangerous to attempt to rescue anybody. The volcano could erupt again.

9 Dec 09:02 Yahoo 7097669638583990208.html
New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

9 Dec 09:58 WION 1570469240549652603.html
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

9 Dec 09:42 2 articles

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of

9 Dec 09:42 Yahoo 7097669638848885693.html
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.

9 Dec 09:44 Reuters 8334514180945340072.html