A number of influencers are using trending hashtags and video formats across social media platforms to discuss otherwise serious issues such as war, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. In fact, it’s become a popular strategy to entice people to watch political content they might not otherwise see. Creators have to …
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B.C. man captures video of 2 bear cubs waking from winter slumber
Serge Wolf set up a trail cam near suspected den in hopes of witnessing spring wake-up in Prince George, B.C. Serge Wolf set up a trail cam near suspected den in hopes of witnessing spring wake-up. Pair of bear cubs emerge from winter hibernation When Serge Wolf found a potential …
Read More »Orca’s ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
The orphaned orca calf, trapped in a lagoon since March 23, near the community of Zeballos, B.C., about 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria, swam toward the ocean in the early hours of April 26. The rescue team will continue to monitor the young orca’s whereabouts. An orphaned killer whale calf’s …
Read More »Kokum, grandson proud to graduate Grade 12 together in James Smith Cree Nation
Grade 12 student Sage Stonestand-Checkosis walks through the hall of his school with his kokum, or grandmother, Brenda ‘Connie’ Stonestand. But he’s not giving her a tour — she’s a fellow student. Brenda ‘Connie’ Stonestand, 64, says its been a dream of hers to go back to school. Grade 12 …
Read More »Criminal charge in young worker’s death sends strong message, labour group says
A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says. Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law. A criminal …
Read More »Ontario NDP will defy keffiyeh ban if Ford doesn’t step in: Stiles
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has given Premier Doug Ford a deadline to reverse the ban on the wearing of keffiyehs at the provincial legislature or else she says the NDP will defy the ban. Demonstrators rallied against ban on Friday as civil liberties group called ban ‘undemocratic.’ Ontario NDP …
Read More »Months after they were promised, Ottawa still hasn’t imposed sanctions on violent Israeli settlers
The Government of Canada has announced multiple rounds of sanctions against various parties in the Middle East since October 7. But it still hasn’t engaged sanctions against violent Israeli settlers, despite promising to do so. Joly says her department is still ‘working on’ sanctions announced in February. The Government of …
Read More »National chief says she was ‘stunned,’ calls for change after headdress taken from her on flight
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says attempts by Air Canada staff to take her headdress from her on Wednesday have created “a pivotal learning moment in history.” ‘I don’t want to feel like that anymore’: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. Assembly of …
Read More »Mind the generation gap in Calgary’s debate over zoning and townhouses
The distinction between neighbourhood infill supporters and critics was so stark that one speaker wanted to “break the stereotype that every boomer is opposed to rezoning.” Council hearing shows split between older and younger, haves and have-nots. It was gearing up to be a battle for the ages: Calgary’s big …
Read More »RCMP’s ability to defend national security is eroding, report warns
The RCMP’s federal wing is at a “critical juncture” and its ability to police key national security files — such as foreign interference, terrorism and financial crime — is on the line, says a recent report from the RCMP’s independent advisory board. Federal policing is ‘stretched thin’ and it’s putting …
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