Appalling incidents like the Keyon Harrold Jr. case happen to Black kids here too
This column is an opinion by Phillip Dwight Morgan, a Toronto-based freelance writer of Jamaican heritage. He is a director of the Conn Smythe Foundation. For more…
Male teen who worked at Ontario long-term care home has died of COVID-19, health unit says
A male teenager who worked at an Ontario long-term care home has died of COVID-19, the Middlesex-London public health unit said Saturday.Dan Flaherty, spokesperson for the Middlesex-London…
‘Sidekick’ pet goat missing for 3rd time from southern Alberta home
Tinkerbell is a lot like a shadow — wherever her family goes, the little goat follows.But the Nigerian dwarf and Lamancha cross has gone missing from her…
Canada’s COVID-19 case numbers show early positive signs
Cases of COVID-19 are declining in many parts of Canada, but experts say those early positive signs are dependent on widespread restrictions. Quebec, now under a province-wide…
In letter to PM, Kenney calls for consequences or compensation over Keystone XL cancellation
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is repeating his calls for economic retaliation for the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, or at least some compensation for TC Energy…
Life after curfew for Montreal’s homeless means lineups, fear of fines and few empty beds
It's well past 8 p.m., and despite the provincial curfew for COVID-19, there is still a lineup outside Hotel Place Dupuis, one of the Montreal hotels offering…
Little fear of rate hikes despite expected economic surge: Bank of Canada
What a difference a day makes in the outlook for the Canadian economy.Earlier this week, some economists were predicting that the Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem would…
Quebec premier refuses to provide curfew exemption for homeless people, despite calls following man’s death
Quebec Premier François Legault says no exemption from the province's mandatory overnight curfew will be given to people who really are homeless, despite calls to do so…
The Real Meaning Of ‘Better Days’ By Ant Clemons And Justin Timberlake
As reported by People, Justin Timberlake took to Instagram to explain the creative process behind the single "Better Days," which he co-authored with up-and-coming musical artist Ant…
RCMP union warns of officer burnout after pandemic delays training
The union representing thousands of Mounties says it fears pandemic-related delays at the RCMP training depot will worsen its staffing crunch and increase the risk of officer…
‘They call us every day’: COVID-19 case monitors are a lifeline for those waiting out illness at home
When Shaleen Erwin became sick with COVID-19 in November, the pregnant mother from Springside, Sask., wasn't surprised that she had a hacking cough and slept 16 hours…