Police have released a photograph and surveillance footage of the suspects in a gang-related shooting that left an Edmonton father and his 11-year-old son dead. 'A seemingly insignificant detail can be immensely helpful to our investigation' Edmonton police have released a photograph and surveillance footage of the suspects in a …
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Child-care workers in N.S. struggle to afford daycare for their own children
Many early childhood educators have young families of their own, but say they don't earn enough to afford daycare. Persistent low wages plague sector that also has a severe shortage of spaces Meghan Croft found herself scrambling just a month before school started this year when the daycare her six-year-old …
Read More »This therapist can’t afford her dream job — and gave it up so she could pay rent
Kelsey Arsenault is a music therapist. But she had to give it up to make ends meet. Now she's working a desk job to pay off the degree she got for a job she just can't do. Kelsey Arsenault was working 3 jobs to get by before she had to …
Read More »What to watch for as PWHL teams open training camps on Wednesday
CBC Sports looks at key storylines and roster battles for all six PWHL teams ahead of training camps, and as teams prepare to begin play in January. CBC Sports takes a look at key storylines and roster battles for all six PWHL teams When the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) …
Read More »More international students in London, Ont., using food banks after social media misinformation
A misconception about how Canadian food banks operate — combined with some misleading information on social media — has led to a sudden increase in usage among international students at London's food bank, and at others in Canada. YouTube video suggested food banks could provide a regular supply of free …
Read More »He won $20K in small claims court after suing a shady contractor — 7 years later he’s still trying to collect
Nova Scotia man Peter Dobson took his contractor to small claims court and won — the contractor was ordered to pay more than $20,000 for unfinished work. Seven years later, he says he hasn't seen a dime. Legal experts warn winning in small claims court — touted as an easier …
Read More »Ontario transit service wants inspectors to fine 6,000 train riders a month for fare evasion
Metrolinx, an Ontario-run public transit agency, introduced a monthly target for fare evasion fines in September, according to an employee who was not authorized to speak on the matter. The agency says the policy is being applied fairly to all riders and that employees are receiving anti-bias training. Agency says …
Read More »Dozens of Sask. teachers sign petition calling for schools to not follow province’s pronoun law
Alex Schmidt and dozens of other teachers have signed an online petition calling on school divisions not to follow the law. It says the legislation harms gender-diverse students, as it could force them to come out or have teachers misgender them. The online petition says the new pronoun legislation harms …
Read More »Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 counts of sexual assault
One-time Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who was accused of attacking five women in the private bedroom suite of his downtown Toronto office building, was found guilty by a Toronto jury on Sunday of four counts of sexual assault. Nygard acquitted on 1 count of sexual assault and 1 count …
Read More »Toronto-area fireworks restrictions impact Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations
The biggest holidays of the year for many South Asian communities will look a little different in Brampton and Mississauga Sunday night, as the municipalities tighten their rules around fireworks. In light of Brampton fireworks ban, city to hold its own event with fireworks The biggest holidays of the year …
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