Franck Ntwari died in a horrific crash at an Ottawa intersection three months ago. His family can't imagine saying goodbye without his father, who was denied a visa to enter Canada from Burundi. Franck Ntwari's family needs to mourn together, but his father is stuck 11,500 km away Franck Ntwari's …
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After years of turmoil, Vancouver Canucks’ hot start has fans believing
The Vancouver Canucks' inspired start to the 2023-24 NHL season has led to hopes that the team can live up to the expectations of its long-suffering supporters. Team currently sits 2nd in Western Conference, with star players Pettersson and Hughes leading point-scorers The Vancouver Canucks' inspired start to the 2023-24 …
Read More »Alberta plans to dismantle provincewide health provider, may sell off care homes, documents show
Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may sell off its publicly owned continuing-care facilities, say leaked cabinet briefing documents released by the Opposition NDP. Health minister says government will release its health reorganization plan Wednesday Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may …
Read More »Alberta plans to dismantle provincewide health provider, may sell off care homes, leaked documents show
Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may sell off its publicly owned continuing-care facilities, say leaked cabinet briefing documents released by the Opposition NDP. Health minister says government will release its health reorganization plan Wednesday Alberta is planning to dismantle its provincewide health provider and may …
Read More »U.S. court drops criminal charges against Sask. mother accused of abducting her child, faking their deaths
A court in Oregon has dropped criminal charges against Saskatoon mother Dawn Walker. Walker faced U.S. charges of felony aggravated identity theft and misdemeanour identity theft Officials in Oregon say they've dismissed charges of felony aggravated identity theft and misdemeanour identity theft against Dawn Walker. The 39-year-old Saskatoon mother pleaded …
Read More »How an orca held captive at the Vancouver Aquarium helped changed the world’s view on killer whales
It's been 43 years since the death of Skana, the world-famous orca experts believe changed the way people viewed killer whales and spurred a global movement in whale conservation. Skana was at the aquarium for 12 years and won many fans; her death sparked global outcry It's been 43 years …
Read More »How an orca held captive at the Vancouver Aquarium helped change the world’s view on killer whales
It's been 43 years since the death of Skana, the world-famous orca experts believe changed the way people viewed killer whales and spurred a global movement in whale conservation. Skana was at the aquarium for 12 years and won many fans; her death sparked global outcry It's been 43 years …
Read More »Nelly Furtado to host 2024 Juno Awards
Nelly Furtado will be headed to Halifax to host next year's Juno Awards. Halifax ceremony will feature performances by the Beaches, Charlotte Cardin and Maestro Fresh Wes Nelly Furtado will be headed to Halifax to host next year's Juno Awards. "It's such an important night," she said. "I just think …
Read More »Poe’s Law in real life: Why it might be hard to tell when the Alberta government is serious about policy
Poe's Law is a 21st-century adage that describes the conundrum of trying to use parody on the internet: unless you hammer your audience over the head with the fact that you're joking, invariably someone will take you seriously. Poe's Law does not typically apply, however, to high-ranking government ministers appearing …
Read More »Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario’s appeal of landmark Robinson Huron treaty annuities case
The ruling on this landmark case will have implications for treaty interpretation and implementation in Canada. The province is appealing an Ontario Court of Appeal decision in 2021 More than six years since its first day in court, the Robinson-Huron treaty annuities case is being heard in the Supreme Court …
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