Why a Canadian push for economic solutions could fight systemic racism: Don Pittis
There is a question that Bessma Momani sometimes asks her university classes that tells us a little bit about the economics and a lot about Canadian perceptions…
Power outages hit cities across Alberta after lightning strikes line from B.C.
More than 80,000 residents in communities across Alberta lost power Sunday afternoon due to a province-wide transmission system issue.The Alberta Electrical System Operator's website reported at 2:50…
Family of young black man killed in Brampton, Ont., says he was shot by police after calling 911 himself
D'Andre Campbell was known for his big heart and big dreams. He was one of eight siblings living with their parents in a cozy neighborhood in Brampton,…
RCMP watchdog’s misconduct reports caught in limbo, stalling their release
The RCMP continues to mull over a number of high-profile investigations completed by its watchdog body involving allegations of Mountie misbehaviour — ultimately stalling their release and…
Bike lanes installed on urgent basis across Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
Been meaning for years to bicycle to work, as a way to improve your fitness and save money on gas and parking?Now is your chance. Municipal governments…
How a school shooting in Saskatchewan became a catalyst for a new class of Dene teachers
Cora and Farris Lemaigre are making history on their Dene reserve in northern Saskatchewan. The cousins were just hired to teach at the K-12 school on Clearwater…
5 green infrastructure projects engineers recommend to boost COVID-19 economic recovery
With at least two million jobs lost across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy officially in recession, more stimulus is expected from the federal…
Anti-black racism protests, vigils take place across Canada
Canadians continued to rally and demonstrate against racism and police brutality on Saturday, a day after thousands attended protests and vigils across the country.The demonstrations follow days…
Escaped prisoner back in police custody in Nova Scotia
Police have recaptured the man who escaped from the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Pictou County.Kevin Edward Clarke-McNeil, 33, escaped between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.…
Ontario extends emergency orders to June 19, as province reports 455 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is extending its emergency orders for another 10 days, the same day the province reported an additional 455 cases, 68 of which were the result of…
NHL exec Kim Davis focused on pushing sport’s diversity agenda forward
Kim Davis lists off a range of emotions.They're the ones she's gone through since seeing the video of life slowly draining out of George Floyd's body as…