Ottawa wants to crack down on misleading or unsupported statements about products or a company’s environmental record. But even those changes, advocates say, will still be far behind what other jurisdictions have already done. ‘We don’t have the level of oversights and enforcement that we need,’ environmental lawyer says. “Eco-friendly.” …
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Key legal questions as 5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players in sex assault case set for 1st court hearing
With five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team set for their first court hearing today, lawyers not involved in the case weigh in on how the proceedings in London, Ont., and the trial to come could play out. Four NHL players, now on leave from their teams, …
Read More »Manitoba woman heartbroken over delay in expanding medical assistance in dying for those with mental illnesses
Cathy Van Buskirk says she is heartbroken by the federal government’s decision to delay expanding medical assistance in dying to the mentally ill. She says all treatments have failed to end the suffering created by body dysmorphia, OCD, depression and anxiety —MAID would let her to die with dignity. Cathy …
Read More »‘Perfect choice’ to ‘disturbing’: NHL All-Star anthem singer’s pro-Palestinian attire in Toronto spurs debate
A singer’s pro-Palestinian attire at the NHL All-Star game in Toronto on Saturday is causing some division on social media. Kiana Ledé performed the American national anthem ahead of the match at the Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 3 wearing a black and white sweater that resembled a Palestinian keffiyeh. But …
Read More »Transgender allies in Calgary and Edmonton protest against Alberta’s proposed new policies
Premier Danielle Smith said her government will introduce legislation this fall to support the planned policy changes affecting transgender and non-binary youth and adults. Premier Danielle Smith says new legislation affecting transgender and non-binary youth coming this fall. Supporters of transgender youth protest in Alberta’s largest cities Demonstrations in Calgary …
Read More »A Gaza doctor has been missing since November. His Canadian cousin is still looking for answers
Dr. Saleh Eleiwa, an emergency physician at Al-Shifa Hospital, was on a call with his cousin in Canada on Nov. 18 when he approached an IDF checkpoint while evacuating the hospital under Israeli raid. Witnesses have told the family that Eleiwa was taken by the IDF, but neither Israel nor …
Read More »Betty Brussel is 99. She just smashed 3 world swimming records
Swimmer Betty Brussel just broke three world records. She’s training hard for her next competition — and getting ready for her 100th birthday this summer. Researcher says ‘no time is too late’ to pick up exercise as you get older. Betty Brussel has a lot to celebrate this year. The …
Read More »These divers helped secure the shipwreck on the Newfoundland coast — and got a look up close
The divers of Newfoundland’s Clean Harbour Initiative are usually pulling trash from the ocean, but they recently got to help secure an ancient shipwreck found near Cape Ray. Provincial archaeologists heading to shipwreck site on Saturday. The divers of Newfoundland’s Clean Harbour Initiative are usually pulling trash from the ocean, …
Read More »Gusty winds could create blizzard-like conditions in parts of Nova Scotia
As a long-duration snowstorm continues in Nova Scotia, gusty winds on Sunday are expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to parts of the province. Parts of Cape Breton could see 150 centimetres of snow before storm passes. As a long-duration snowstorm continues in Nova Scotia, gusty winds on Sunday are expected …
Read More »Protesters take to Montreal’s streets to oppose Quebec housing bill
Protesters gathered in the Montreal neighbourhood of La Petite-Patrie on Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to Quebec’s Bill 31 and the province’s housing minister. If adopted, the housing bill would allow landlords to reject any request for a lease transfer — which some tenants see as a way of …
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