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 …
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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 …
Read More »Long-term trauma for natural disaster evacuees part of uncounted climate costs
Experts say the longview economic costs associated with supporting those impacted by natural disasters, including their mental health, are just beginning to be captured and Canada’s decentralized response to disasters is falling short. Canada’s decentralized response to climate-related disasters is falling short, experts say. When Cathy Orlando heard …
Read More »Fill vacant positions or close Surrey Memorial Hospital ER to incoming patients, new letter says
A new letter from the association representing doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital has called on health-care leaders to either fill vacant positions in the emergency room or shut down the department to new patients. Medical Staff Association says current situation leaves patients ‘in jeopardy.’ ER diversion for Surrey Memorial Hospital …
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