Gunmen looted homes in the communities of Laboule and Thomassin before sunrise, forcing residents to flee as some called radio stations pleading for police. The neighbourhoods had remained largely peaceful despite a surge in violent gang attacks across Port-au-Prince that began on Feb. 29. Gunmen also looted homes in Laboule, …
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Wildfires made Canada’s air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time
A new report finds that last year’s unprecedented wildfire season made Canada’s air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization’s recommended safe levels. As climate change sets the conditions for even longer and stronger wildfire seasons, experts say taking precautions is critical to our health. New …
Read More »From Tehran to St. John’s: An Iranian dissident’s harrowing 6-month journey to safety
Iranian human rights activist Atena Daemi didn’t want to leave her native country, but her declining health forced her hand. She ended up undertaking a perilous and unpredictable six-month journey that took her from Tehran to St. John’s. Amid Iranian regime’s crackdown, Atena Daemi’s illness forced her to flee her …
Read More »The rise and fall of a Halifax man’s illegal TV streaming empire
A Halifax man has been ordered to pay millions of dollars to some of the most powerful entertainment companies in the world, in a case that offers a window into the battle against illegal TV streamers. Founder of now-defunct Beast TV ordered to pay millions to powerful entertainment giants. He …
Read More »Inuit leaders, MPs urge action on eliminating tuberculosis as federal budget nears
Inuit leaders and New Democrat MPs are urging the Trudeau government to tackle tuberculosis in Indigenous communities this budget. Inuit specifically face a TB rate reportedly 676 times higher than non-Indigenous, Canadian-born people. TB rate among Inuit 676 times higher than among non-Indigenous, Canadian-born people. With the federal budget approaching, …
Read More »18-year-old killed on the job along Highway 1 near Moose Jaw: police
An 18-year-old woman who was struck on Thursday while working along Highway 1 near Moose Jaw has died, police say. The Moose Jaw Police Service says the woman was hit by a coworker driving a work vehicle at a low speed near the Manitoba Expressway, according to a news release …
Read More »Lawsuit to allege 2 Calgary teachers ‘working together’ to sexually abuse students
A former Calgary teacher accused of sexually assaulting junior high school students had help from a guidance counsellor — who has already been convicted of sexually assaulting children — with the two “providing cover” for each other, lawyers allege on the eve of a lawsuit being filed against the two …
Read More »Sports Illustrated to continue print editions under reported 10-year deal with new publisher
Months after mass layoffs threatened its future, Sports Illustrated will resume publishing after its owner reached a new rights deal with digital media company Minute Media. Iconic sports mag laid off staff after previous publisher missed payment to owners. Sports Illustrated will resume publishing after its owner reached a new …
Read More »Telecom execs insist wireless prices going down as MPs voice concern over costs
The chief executives of Canada’s three largest telecom companies stressed that phone and internet prices are coming down during an appearance before MPs on Monday, noting that increased data usage and high spectrum costs may be some reasons Canadians feel otherwise. Bell, Rogers and Telus CEOs appear before committee probing …
Read More »In Canadian classrooms, students are learning math concepts through Métis beading practices
An elementary school initiative that explores math concepts while incorporating Indigenous practices is making its way into classrooms across Canada. Recently, Guelph, Ont., students were elated to explore their creativity while designing and making beaded bracelets. Ontario’s Wellington Catholic School Board hosting the second half of its Métis-math collaborative project …
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