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Statement by the Prime Minister on World Press Freedom Day

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“Today, we express our gratitude to the journalists who continue to report the facts, give a voice to the voiceless, and often put themselves at risk to deliver timely and accurate information to the world, including those covering Russia’s ongoing, brutal invasion of Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with journalists in Iran who are facing brutal repression and severe restrictions for covering the Iranian regime’s crackdowns on protests. We also recognize the brave work of journalists in Sudan and other conflict areas around the world, who are keeping the world updated on conflicts and the horrifying impacts they are having on people.

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Anthony Furey is running for Mayor of Toronto. Photo: AF campaign
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Mayoralty candidate Anthony Furey demands City Hall open King Street during Ontario Line closures

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Mayoral Candidate Anthony Furey announced on May 1st plans to support the downtown core throughout the duration of the Ontario Line closure that includes calling on Toronto city council to immediately reopen King Street to through traffic, and at least

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Former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford is the last living signatory to Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Peckford files argument in case deemed “moot’

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CALGARY, ALBERTA: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is pleased to announce that on Thursday, April 13, 2023, lawyers for the Honourable Brian Peckford, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, and others, filed their written arguments in support of their appeal of the October 20, 2022 decision of the Federal Court that found their case was “moot”.

The Federal Court notified the parties that the constitutional challenges against the federal government’s travel mandate during the Covid-19 pandemic were struck for being “moot,” just eleven days prior to the start of the constitutional hearing, which had been scheduled for October 31, 2022.

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1526 scientists declare: “There is no climate emergency”

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A global network of over 1501 scientists and professionals has prepared this urgent message. Climate science should be less political, while climate policies should be more scientific. Scientists should openly address uncertainties and exaggerations in their predictions of global warming, while politicians should dispassionately count the real costs as well as the imagined benefits of their policy measures.

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CAA invites you to nominate your least favourite road in it's "Worst Roads" contest. Photo: CAA
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Vote for the “Worst Road in the Province” by April 21st

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Friday, April 21st is the deadline to submit your suggestion for the “Worst Road in the Province.”

The annual Canadian Automobile Association’s “Worst Roads” advocacy campaign is marking its 20th year of influencing change. For the past two decades, the campaign has given decision-makers a snapshot of the roads that the public perceives as not meeting their expectations.

“Our research tells us that 85 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the state of our roads,” says Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of government and community relations, CAA SCO. “Due to inflation, consumers are being more mindful of their purchases, and people are opting to hold on to their cars for longer instead of buying a new one. Funding for roadway improvements and proper infrastructure needs to be consistent to ensure that quality and safety are maintained.”

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Congestion in Toronto will not be reduced through the new Vehicle for Hire review, industry members say. Image: Taxi News
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Toronto expands Traffic Agents Program

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The City of Toronto is expanding its Traffic Agents Program. A total of 30 Traffic Agents are budgeted to be deployed this year, with the first wave of new employees currently being deployed to critical intersections across Toronto.

The City’s Traffic Agents program is a congestion management strategy that places Traffic Agents employed by the City at key intersections during the morning and afternoon peak traffic periods. Traffic Agents ensure all road users comply with traffic laws and regulations, helping to reduce congestion and increase road safety. They also play a crucial role in ensuring roads are clear for emergency services and public transit.

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Rental bike, hacked and abandoned on the street in the UK. Photo: Twitter
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Is bike rental system actually working? UK city asks

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Westminster City Council is calling for dockless bike companies to crack down on hackers, in a media release published April 13th in the United Kingdom. Similar complaints have been made about rental bikes and scooters in U.S. cities.

Videos circulating across social media demonstrate how to bypass the dockless bike software and use bikes for free.

Concerns have been raised that riders using hacked bikes are untraceable, meaning the users can potentially dump bikes on the pavement without facing punishment and could even be involved in antisocial behaviour.

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