When Chibougamau was threatened by an out-of-control blaze, the generosity of locals in the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region overwhelmed emergency planners. Thousands of evacuees have found places to stay in and around Roberval, Que., a town of just 10,000. Chibougamau residents who fled heat of fires, find warm welcome in Roberval Hundreds …
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Concerns grow among residents, businesses over effects of Vancouver Island highway closure due to wildfire
Now entering its third day, the closure of Highway 4 due to a wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., is causing growing concern among residents and businesses on Vancouver Island faced with an arduous detour for supplies and travel. Hwy 4 closed indefinitely outside Port Alberni; logging-road detour for essential travel …
Read More »Jonita Gandhi was rejected from Canadian Idol. Now she’s behind some of Bollywood’s biggest hits
Shortly after her Bollywood debut, the Brampton, Ont., singer's successes started piling up. Now based in Mumbai, she's toured alongside other famous playback singers like Sonu Nigam and A.R. Rahman. Singer relocated to Mumbai to chase opportunities in the Indian movie market The voice behind Bollywood movie hits, playback singer …
Read More »Who really owns key Canadian assets? Regulators aren’t sure but they want to find out: internal files
The financial fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit home a long-standing problem in Canada, according to internal government documents: regulators don’t have basic information about who really owns key companies and assets. Transparency advocates say authorities long turned a blind eye to shady money, but change may be coming …
Read More »Man faces 1st-degree murder charge in shooting of Montreal Mafia figure’s daughter-in-law
With the help of the Ontario Provincial Police, Montreal police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Montreal Mafia member Moreno Gallo’s daughter-in-law last month. Joel Richard, 28, was arrested Tuesday night near Toronto With the help of the Ontario Provincial Police, Montreal police have …
Read More »Supporters of slain Mexican mining activist take case against Canada to international body
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 …
Read More »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 …
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