Prosecutors in B.C. have withdrawn cases against nearly 150 protesters who were arrested for participating in a blockade around old-growth logging on Vancouver Island after a judge this year found Mounties did not read the full text of a court order to the group. Decision comes hours after Supreme Court …
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Canada’s top court refuses appeal from B.C. churches protesting COVID-19 restrictions
Canada's highest court will not hear an appeal that challenged limits on religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant endorsement for British Columbia's provincial health officer and the end of the legal road for the faith leaders involved. Decision marks end of legal road for faith leaders 2½ …
Read More »2 women who complained about harassment at UPEI permanently released from silencing deals
Two women who signed non-disclosure agreements with the University of Prince Edward Island a decade ago have been permanently released from the threat of lawsuit for speaking out about their experiences, with the university's board of governors issuing an unequivocal apology. ‘We’ve reclaimed our voices. We’re optimistic about using them …
Read More »Family ditches electric truck on drive from Winnipeg to Chicago after charging troubles
The owner of a Ford F-150 Lightning got his truck towed to a dealership in a small town in Minnesota after encountering issues at two different charging stations. While he has regrets about his purchase, electric vehicle advocates say it's a sign charging infrastructure and maintenance needs to improve. Road …
Read More »Hundreds denied rent supplement after N.S. changed eligibility rules
At the end of January, the Nova Scotia government decided a person would now have to spend at least 50 per cent of their pre-tax income on housing in order to qualify for a rent supplement, up from 30 per cent. To qualify, applicants now have to spend at least …
Read More »Indigenous-led archaeology school ‘disheartened’ after dig site vandalized twice in 4 days
Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their dig site in Gatineau, Que., was vandalized twice in the span of a few days. School says it will be limiting public access to weekdays only Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their …
Read More »Indigenous-led archaeology school ‘disheartened’ after dig site vandalized twice in four days
Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their dig site in Gatineau, Que., was vandalized twice in the span of a few days. School says it will be limiting public access to weekdays only Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their …
Read More »Newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola
Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain. Popular tourist attraction stopped working due to a power outage Jaclyn and Brennen …
Read More »Renewable energy workers say Alberta’s pause will wipe out season of work
Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says. 'Since when does a government shut down a booming industry,' says NDP utilities critic Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting …
Read More »Ontario integrity commissioner recommends housing minister be reprimanded over Greenbelt land swap
Ontario's Integrity Commissioner is recommending that Housing Minister Steve Clark be reprimanded for his role in the province's contentious Greenbelt land swap, calling it a "rushed and flawed process" marred by a "lack of oversight." Commissioner says Steve Clark 'did not question or properly oversee' staffer's selection process Ontario's Integrity …
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