Trevor Birtch was charged in February 2022 with two counts of sexual assault and one count of assault. He was found guilty of two charges and not guilty on a… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 9:30 pm Former Ontario mayor found guilty of sexual assaultAaron D’Andrea
As pet abandonment surges in Canada, an animal rights group is pushing to end pet restrictions in rental housing, saying that it is ‘discriminating’ against pet owners. As pet abandonment… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 6:50 pm New renters’ bill of rights should void ‘no pet’ clauses, petition saysSaba Aziz
Two Montreal Liberal MPs are raising concerns about a controversial Quebec directive that outlines when health-care providers can offer services in a language other than French. Two Montreal Liberal MPs… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 6:50 pm Quebec’s French-language health directive sows confusion, Liberal MPs say
A June statement issued by The Stronach Group, which is seeking to have Selena Stronach’s lawsuit dismissed, acknowledged the charges against Frank Stronach. A June statement issued by The Stronach… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 7:39 pm Court hears arguments in civil suit filed by Frank Stronach’s granddaughter
Ontario’s Big City Mayors are calling on the government to create a co-ordinated response to the province’s homelessness crisis, with the creation of a new minister and ministry. Ontario’s Big… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 7:25 pm ‘Humanitarian crisis’: Ontario cities beg province to create new ministry for homelessnessIsaac Callan
The ‘Sahm rule’ has been triggered in the United States. Here’s what this indicator typically means for recessions and what Canadians should know. The ‘Sahm rule’ has been triggered in… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 7:11 pm What is the Sahm rule, and why are U.S. market watchers ‘freaking out?’Craig Lord
On Friday, Highway 16 through Jasper will reopen to all traffic during daylight hours while Highway 93 will reopen from Saskatchewan Crossing to the Columbia Icefield. On Friday, Highway 16… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 7:07 pm Jasper wildfire: Parts of Highway 16 and Highway 93 reopen to trafficKaren Bartko
The Williams Lake First Nation says two and possibly three Indigenous cultural heritage sites sustained extensive damage when a torrent of water breached a landslide that had blocked the Chilcotin… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 8:08 pm B.C. landslide and flood damages cultural sites, says Williams Lake First Nation
Community members are calling for action and solidarity in the wake of the Africville shooting in Halifax that sent five people to hospital. Community members are calling for action and… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 8:01 pm Community members call for action and solidarity in wake of Africville shootingSkye Bryden-Blom
Dates have officially been set for the binding arbitration proceedings between the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. Dates have officially been set for the binding arbitration proceedings… Read More »on August 8, 2024 at 8:27 pm Dates set for binding arbitration between Saskatchewan teachers, provincial governmentAndrew Benson