Around Canada

Canada’s newest gun owners will also be some of the country’s newest voters in this federal election, and some are looking to loosen gun restrictions. Sociologists say gun culture is seeping over the southern border through social media and hitting young men the hardest.  U.S.-style gun culture reaching Canada has …

Bee population decline isn’t the only concern among Saskatchewan apiaries. Hives are under attack from a bee-killing parasite and now honey producers are bracing for the fallout of a trade war.   Sask. 1 of the largest honey exporters in Canada. Simon Lalonde warns the guests touring his apiary that …

Pussy Riot is bringing their politically charged theatrical show to Canada. This tour, based on Maria Alyokhina’s upcoming book, details her post-prison experiences, highlighting protests, oppression, and the tragic story of Alexei Navalny.  Russian art collective launches international leg of new concert series in Canada. Pussy Riot — to themselves, …

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found “systemic discrimination” in how health authorities detain vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm.  94 per cent of people detained had disabilities, commissioner says. B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found “systemic discrimination” in how health …

The NDP leader says he is “absolutely” certain he will win his riding in B.C. — but polls suggest otherwise.   NDP leader ‘absolutely’ certain he will win his riding in B.C. but polls suggest otherwise. On a cold, wet Tuesday morning in Vancouver, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and a …

A call from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew for scientists in the U.S. to consider moving here has researchers in this province demanding more funding to give those who relocate a reason to stay.  Open letter has been signed by nearly 250 researchers, scientists and academics. A call from Manitoba Premier …

Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist and a clinician-scientist at the University of Toronto and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, shares the $3 US million prize with four colleagues from the United States and Denmark.  Endocrinologist Dr. Daniel Drucker shares $3 million US prize with colleagues. A Canadian researcher …

A current RCMP officer and retired Vancouver police officer say the RCMP used controversial spyware technology on them when they were identified as witnesses in a foreign interference case that is still before the courts. One expert says the technology has surpassed the legal framework required to ensure Canadians’ privacy.  …

Canadian fashion brands are grappling with the impact of Washington’s steep new tariffs on garment-making hubs like China, India and Vietnam.  Garment-making hubs in Asia hit by Washington trade policy. Canadian fashion industry scrambles to navigate tariffs While the U.S. hasn’t directly targeted Canadian fashion companies, many countries that manufacture …

It might officially be spring, but winter is making a full comeback across the province today, leading to plenty of school cancellations.  Up to 10 cm expected in much of the province. It might officially be spring, but winter is making a full comeback across the province today, leading to …