Predators ate at least twice as many Atlantic mackerel as commercial fishery landings in the decade leading up to Canada's region-wide moratorium, according to new research by Canadian and American scientists. DFO 'had almost no information' on natural mortality before new study, says lead author Predators ate at least twice …
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Table set for Honda’s massive bet on Canada’s electric vehicle sector
Never mind the fact that consumer sales have yet to live up to the superlatives: Honda is about to cast a massive vote of confidence in Canada's electric vehicle sector. Here's what we know so far and the questions that remain. What to watch for as Honda announces its new …
Read More »For First Nations in Alberta, drought only compounds existing water issues
Indigenous communities in Alberta have long suffered from water access issues. An expected severe drought might hit them hard. There are more than 3,700 wells on reserves in Alberta, advisory group says Like many in Alberta with a severe drought bearing down, Rupert Meneen has water on his mind. "Our …
Read More »‘Blue wall of silence’ protects police officers accused of gender-based violence, victims say
CBC’s research found more than one-third of the allegations leading to officer suspensions since 2013 involved gender-based violence including sexual assault, domestic violence or sexual harassment. Women officers who are also survivors of abuse say the policing system is unsupportive and rife with professional conflict. CBC News data reveals 1 …
Read More »RCMP called him a sex-trafficking ‘ringleader.’ He wants an apology and $100M
Quebec prosecutors initially said they had "overwhelming evidence" Daegun Chun was the mastermind of a Canada-wide prostitution network. But all charges against Chun were eventually stayed and the case never went to trial. The charges were quietly stayed, but Daegun Chun says they ruined his life Daegun Chun, accused by …
Read More »Abenaki in Quebec take identity fraud concerns to the United Nations
Since 2011, the state of Vermont has legally recognized four groups as Abenaki tribes. Abenaki in Quebec have long opposed them, and raised their concerns at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Odanak, Wôlinak leadership and youth oppose groups recognized in Vermont A digital billboard lit up New …
Read More »Just bought a used car? There’s a chance it’s stolen, as thieves exploit weakness in vehicle registrations
Organized crime groups driving Canada's worst-ever auto theft epidemic are adapting by increasingly selling hot vehicles in Canada to unsuspecting buyers with little protection, police say. Veteran investigators argue they exploit a weakness in provincial registration systems that needs to be fixed. Nearly 1/3 of stolen vehicles may now have …
Read More »Chief of Thunder Bay’s embattled police force notes families’ ‘pain and suffering’ but says change takes time
Amid calls for the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) to be disbanded, its chief says much work to rebuild community trust has been done, but it'll take time to address outstanding concerns. Darcy Fleury spoke following the police oversight board's monthly meeting on Tuesday, a day after First Nations leaders …
Read More »WHO finds use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth ‘alarming’
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been cracking down on some flavored e-cigarettes that are being sold illegally near schools in Metro Manila. (Photo by Norman Cruz) Copenhagen, Denmark—The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is “alarming,” according to a report released on Thursday by the …
Read More »Countdown to TikTok crackdown: Popular app could see U.S. ban in 9 months
One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices. Biden expected to sign strike on Chinese-owned …
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