Catholic board pulls book with LGBT characters from elementary libraries
The Ottawa Catholic School Board has quietly removed a popular book from its elementary school libraries after parents complained about its LGBT content. Drama, a 2012 graphic…
‘It’s really disgusting’: Sask. Rush player shocked after U.S. lacrosse fans shout about scalping brother
Jeremy Thompson can't believe his brother was the target of racist language at a lacrosse game. On Saturday, Thompson's brother Lyle was playing for the National Lacrosse…
More than 100 First Nations could purchase the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline
Dozens of First Nations leaders are meeting this week to discuss a plan that could make them the next owners of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline. Indigenous…
Why the Liberals can’t afford to ignore rural Canada
The Trudeau government created a new ministerial portfolio in Monday's federal cabinet shuffle. That suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau felt his government had a blindspot heading into…
Canadian air traffic controllers send pizzas to U.S. counterparts working without pay
Air traffic controllers from Atlantic Canada directed a fleet of special arrivals into the New York Air Traffic Control Centre on Friday night, as a gesture of…
Most of Quebec’s long guns still unregistered with deadline fast approaching
The deadline for Quebecers to register their firearms is just over two weeks away, but the vast majority of guns in the province remain unregistered. Quebec's Public…
Sexual assault victim shocked to discover limo driver faces new allegations
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault allegations that may trigger some survivors. A Vancouver woman who accused a limo driver of sexual assault six years…
How do you catch a wild seal? After bizarre invasion, this N.L. town is finding out
They're wide-eyed, whiskered and adorably fuzzy, but the seals swarming a northern Newfoundland town have officially worn out their welcome, according to the town's mayor. "I think…
Canada, First Nations express concern over U.S. Arctic drilling plans
The Canadian government, two territories and several First Nations are expressing concerns to the United States over plans to open the calving grounds of a large cross-border…
Coastal GasLink pipeline could face federal regulatory review
In addition to opposition from the hereditary chiefs of Wet'suwet'en Nation, the proposed Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline faces another battle that TransCanada says could put the…
Christmas trip home has special significance for couple affected by Danforth shooting
Jerry Pinksen introduced his girlfriend, Danielle Kane, to all the expected things on her first trip to Newfoundland over Christmas. The couple visited friends and family in…