Motivated by the climate crisis, Akiko Hara switched to an electric vehicle. But it’s become a bigger lifestyle decision than she had anticipated. I was motivated by the climate crisis facing our world. This First Person column is written by Akiko Hara, who lives in Vancouver. For more information about …
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Quebec English speakers brace as major provisions of language law come into effect
Thursday, major provisions of the new law take effect across the province, ones that could have tangible effects on people’s everyday lives by making it more difficult to receive services in English, and which have stoked anxiety in English-speaking and bilingual communities that a delicate balance they’ve reached could falter. …
Read More »Tenants in this Toronto highrise are sick of rent hikes, so they’ve stopped paying
The residents of 33 King St., near Weston Road, are withholding rent from their corporate landlord Dream Unlimited, demanding the company commit to no more above-guideline rent increases. Building owner Dream Unlimited says it’s doing ‘critically necessary’ restoration work. About 200 residents of a west-end Toronto highrise have decided to …
Read More »How the mood of N.L.’s offshore oil industry changed with one email
Offshore oil veteran Rob Strong says Equinor’s decision sends a stark warning to others in the offshore oil and gas industry — “If you can’t produce it, don’t drill it.” Offshore oil veteran says project’s delay sends a dark message on the future of the industry. The mood of Energy …
Read More »Rising use of abortion pill shifting the landscape, expert says
The increased accessibility of the so-called “abortion pill” in New Brunswick is dramatically changing the reproductive-rights landscape and shifting the terms of the debate, according to an assistant professor at the University of New Brunswick. Medical abortions, induced by medication, now outnumber surgical abortions by more than two to one, …
Read More »Changes to federal funding program could leave some Quebec kids without a spot at summer camp
Changes to how the federal government funds summer camps could mean some children in Quebec will be left without a spot. The Association des camps du Québec says some camps are seeing their funding decrease by as much as 60 per cent this year. With less money, those camps will …
Read More »Topless Junos protestor pleads guilty to trespassing, agrees to pay fine
A woman who protested topless onstage at the Juno Awards in Edmonton in March says she has agreed to pay a $600 fine. Catherine Hatherly says $100 of fine will go to victims’ support group. A woman who protested topless onstage at the Juno Awards in Edmonton in March says …
Read More »Populist or not, Danielle Smith is another challenge to Liberal climate policy
As the newly re-elected premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith sits at the nexus of the two most powerful forces shaping contemporary politics: populism and climate change. Smith has an emissions target. How does she expect to get there? As the newly re-elected premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith sits at the …
Read More »In-game betting has changed how many watch sports, and even some gamblers warn of consequences
The legalization of sports gambling has quickly changed the way we watch sports on television and for many has forever changed their relationship with games they once consumed simply for entertainment. Billions being wagered on sports and casino play in Ontario. Wayne Madd woke up with a name on his …
Read More »Five former employees allege Edmonton construction firm ignored sexual misconduct in ‘poisoned’ workplace
Five women are suing prominent Edmonton home construction company Coventry Homes for a combined $6.2 million, alleging a company partner’s sexual misconduct created a “poisoned” work environment where employees were subjected to harassment and complaints about workplace safety were ignored. Coventry Homes partner Robin Nasserdeen denies allegations, pleads not guilty …
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