First Nations role in sea rescues highlighted in docuseries filmed in British Columbia

Filming is underway on Vancouver Island for a new television series documenting the lives of First Nations people who put their lives on the line when someone gets into trouble in the water. Creator Steve Sxwithul’txw said that after years of watching these communities react to dangerous situations, he wanted to share their stories with […]

Manitoulin hockey players speak out against racist ‘war cries’

The Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO) has announced that it will implement mandatory cultural sensitivity sessions in all of its schools, following incidents involving students at Macdonald High School- Cartier during recent hockey games. In games against the Manitoulin High School (MSS) women’s hockey team, Manitoulin players have reported witnessing racist […]

Continue Google. Focus on “hyper-local”. How small town newspapers hope to keep the lights on

On a typical Wednesday, Rob Vogt shows up early at the local Claresholm press office to label each copy and slip advertising flyers into the morning weekly. It’s the start of a long day. From there, he’ll rush to a long Willow Creek Municipal District Council meeting, sipping the cold coffee that awaits him in […]

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Cross-examination continues for 2nd plaintiff in Hoggard trial

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone who has. Cross-examination is expected to continue this afternoon for an Ottawa woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard. The woman, who is one of two plaintiffs in the case, testified on […]

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US inflation hit 8.3% last month but is slowing from its highest level in 40 years

Inflation slowed in April after seven months of steady gains, a tentative sign that price increases could peak while putting financial pressure on US households. Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year rise in March, which was the highest rate since […]

The Ontario Provincial Police are expecting large crowds in Port Dover for Friday’s 13th Biker Rally

If you’re in Port Dover on Thursday or Friday, you might see what looks like a scene from the movie Wild Hogs. That’s because it will be Friday the 13th – a day when hundreds, if not thousands, of people descend upon Norfolk County on motorbikes. Motorcycle enthusiasts have met in Port Dover on Friday […]

Alberta man linked to multi-million dollar hay ‘scam’ in US faces trial in province over similar allegations

An Alberta man who officials say is linked to multimillion-dollar hay fraud “scams” in the United States has faced trial in Canada over similar allegations. Crown attorneys and Scott James Piggott appeared in court Monday to set a trial date in Lethbridge on the man’s charges in Alberta, which include fraud over $5,000 and theft […]

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EU to lift mask requirement for air travelers next week

The European Union will no longer require masks to be worn at airports and on planes from next week as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions across the bloc, authorities announced on Wednesday. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said it hoped the joint decision, taken with the European Center for Disease Prevention and […]

Stephen Lecce apologizes for fraternity ‘slave auction’ event

Stephen Lecce, one of Doug Ford’s most prominent ministers, apologizes in the middle of the Ontario election campaign for his participation in a so-called “slave auction” 15 years ago. Lecce participated in a 2006 Sigma Chi event dubbed a “slave auction” while a member of the fraternity chapter at Western University, the left-leaning PressProgress website […]

This is where the Albertans who decide Jason Kenney’s future live (think small)

Premier Jason Kenney addressed his party on April 9 at the official launch of his leadership review process. (Radio Canada) The fate of Premier Jason Kenney rests in the hands of less than 1.5% of Albertans – those who are able-bodied members of the United Conservative Party. But even within this small, politically active subset […]

Day: May 11, 2022