Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Two men who were switched at birth in Manitoba in 1955 have received an official apology from the province. Richard Beauvais, who now lives in BC, spent his life believing he was Indigenous, before learning he had in fact been swapped with Eddy Ambrose at an Arborg hospital.
'A long time coming': Two Canadians switched at birth receive formal apology https://t.co/ljgizUm74k
— BBC North America (@BBCNorthAmerica) March 22, 2024
An American UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas has been vetoed by China and Russia. Russia said the US submission would have "ensured the impunity of Israel," adding: "Gaza has been virtually wiped off the face of the Earth."
BREAKING: Russia and China vetoed a US-sponsored UN resolution declaring that an immediate cease-fire in Gaza is "imperative." https://t.co/cLzhepXhSw
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 22, 2024
The federal government has announced it will set a limit on the proportion of temporary residents allowed in Canada for the first time in history. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Thursday he plans to reduce the proportion of temporary residents – including asylum seekers and international students – from 6.2 per cent of the population to five per cent.
We need to welcome temporary residents at a sustainable pace, so they can succeed. As such, we are targeting a reduction of temporary residents to 5% of Canada’s population over the next three years, meaning an overall 19% reduction within the temporary resident population.
— Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ (@MarcMillerVM) March 21, 2024
The mayor of Medicine Hat has been stripped of many of her powers and had her pay cut in half. Linnsie Clark was found to have breached the city council's code of conduct after failing to treat the city manager with respect.
Medicine Hat mayor sanctioned by colleagues, pay cut in half #yxh https://t.co/8TUAnoeLUf pic.twitter.com/MMiOOM37lZ
— Calgary Sun (@calgarysun) March 22, 2024
About 95 per cent of non-organic strawberries, grapes, pears, peaches and leafy greens tested in the US contain pesticides, according to a new study. The 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce also put nectarines, cherries and blueberries on its "Dirty Dozen" list.
Pesticides in produce: 2024 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean 15' list released https://t.co/I4bKmQsvfP
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) March 20, 2024
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