Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project are taking their case to an international human rights body. Mariano Abarca was killed in 2009 after protesting a Canadian-owned barite mine Family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after …
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Young couple killed by Hamilton landlord to be honoured this weekend
A service will be held Saturday for Carissa MacDonald and Aaron Stone, the couple shot and killed by their landlord in Hamilton on May 27. Service for Carissa MacDonald, Aaron Stone is set for Saturday at Marquis Gardens A celebration of life will be held Saturday for Carissa MacDonald and …
Read More »A Mississauga developer charged a buyer an extra $500K. Now its licence has been pulled
Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked a developer's licence after the company tried to charge a buyer significantly more for a home than was contractually agreed upon. Move comes after province said it would crack down on developers for charging higher prices Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) …
Read More »Innu were promised a ‘better place’ but suffered years of abuse, children in care inquiry hears
The inquiry's three commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system and will make recommendations to improve the system. Commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Emotional moments lead to pauses and embraces at the inquiry into the treatment …
Read More »Why Elliot Page is speaking out about being trans ‘in this climate of such intense hostility’
Canadian actor Elliot Page says while the idea of speaking publicly about coming out as transgender at times felt overwhelming, he believes visibility and representation is crucial. In his first Canadian interview since transitioning, Page spoke to CBC chief correspondent and host of The National Adrienne Arsenault about his journey …
Read More »Humpback whale rescued after being entangled in rope in B.C. waters
Marine researchers are warning the public to keep an eye out for humpback whales entangled in fishing gear, after one humpback was extricated from polysteel rope off the coast of Haida Gwaii. Marine researcher says more research needed to find the source of entanglements Marine researchers are warning the public …
Read More »Scuba divers in awe as deep-water shark ends up in shallow Vancouver Island waters
Last month, a group of scuba divers on Vancouver Island discovered a two-metre bluntnose sixgill shark in shallow waters — a species that often live in water as deep as 2,500 metres. 2-metre bluntnose sixgill shark spotted near a shipwreck in Vancouver Island's Alberni Inlet #TheMoment B.C. divers came face …
Read More »Edmonton man convicted of killing pregnant wife gets full parole
Michael White, who was convicted in 2006 of killing Liana White and dumping her body in a ditch, has been granted full parole. Michael White was convicted of second-degree murder in 2006 An Edmonton man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and dumping her body in a ditch has been …
Read More »5 top mayoral candidates square off at CBC Toronto debate
Ana Bailão, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh Matlow and Mark Saunders are on stage to face a mix of questions focusing on three key issues: housing, accountability and livability. Housing, accountability and livability key issues in 90-minute debate 5 Toronto mayoral candidates square off in CBC Toronto debate 11 minutes …
Read More »5 top mayoral candidates spar over housing, budgets at CBC Toronto debate
Ana Bailão, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh Matlow and Mark Saunders are on stage to face a mix of questions focusing on three key issues: housing, accountability and livability. Housing, accountability and livability key issues in 90-minute debate 5 Toronto mayoral candidates square off in CBC Toronto debate 11 minutes …
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