Transportation corridors allow traffickers to exploit more victims
Constant movement helps traffickers stay out of sight of law enforcement and leaves victims confused about their location
Indigenous man shot dead by RCMP near Tofino, BC
This is the second shooting death of a Tla-o-qui-aht member by police in the last year
Canada approves the AstraZeneca vaccine
This is the third vaccine for COVID-19 to be approved in Canada, following Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Anti-Asian hate crimes up 717% in Vancouver
A report states that since the pandemic, hate crimes in Vancouver have spiked by 97% overall. Anti-Asian hate crimes had also increased by a staggering 717% in 2020
Canadian Parliament votes to recognize treatment of Uighurs in China a genocide
The Conservative motion passed in the House of Commons with 266 votes to zero
A pet charity that’s making caring for pets more accessible for low income homes
The charity uses donations to provide food, veterinary care, and other essentials to pets in need
[WATCH] A bright meteor fireball seen in Alberta
This week, early risers in Alberta and Saskatchewan most likely caught a bright shiny ball of light across the sky heading down to earth. University of Alberta professor, Dr. Chris Herd, said it was likely a meteor.
Calgary salon owner fined $1,000 after health inspector persuades him to give her a haircut
The actions of the health inspector have been labelled a “repugnant and a gross abuse of power”
Sports betting will soon be legal in Canada as Bill C-218 passes with 303 votes in favour
It looks like sports betting will soon be legal in Canada, as Bill C-218 passed with overwhelming support in the House of Commons. It is waiting to proceed to hearings before the Justice Committee.
Petition pleads against mandatory mask-wearing for children in elementary schools in BC
With new variants posing a threat, some BC officials believe mandatory mask-wearing should be implemented across all schools.
[WATCH] Indigenous-operated non-profit organizations feed, shelter 1,400 people in Winnipeg; locate two missing women
Churches and hotels kept their doors closed due to COVID-19 restrictions even when more than 1,400 people needed protection from freezing cold
Ottawa man faces 22 charges for sexual assault against children
Investigators say there could be more victims
Canada to invest $100 million to support women impacted by pandemic
The call for proposals is open until March 25. Visit women.gc.ca for more information and for details on how to apply
Shutdown of CN Rail lines leads to propane shortages in the Maritimes
Businesses and homes across Atlantic Canada are days away from running out of propane as a result of anti-pipeline protests that have cut off rail links across Canada.
4 reasons you should file your taxes as early as possible
With tax season starting on Friday, filing taxes early this year may benefit you. The earlier you do it, the better it would be as you’ll get a chance to receive your tax refund sooner, get any missing stimulus money faster, and more.
Ineligible self-employed Canadians who received CERB will not have to repay
Some self-employed Canadians who received up to $14,000 worth of CERB despite being ineligible will not have to repay due to mixed-messaging by the government. Prime Minister Trudeau made the announcement Thursday.
Mandatory COVID-19 hotels for travellers infringe Charter of Rights, according to Justice Centre
The Trudeau government received the cease and desist request last week.
Study finds decrease in opioid prescriptions, expenditure following cannabis legalization in Canada
U of T researchers say that cannabis legalization helped destigmatization of its use for pain management
Canada says Hong Kong graduates can apply for work permits, slams China on rights
Hong Kong graduates of Canadian universities can apply for a new category of three-year work permits. Temporary Hong Kong residents, including visitors, students and workers, can apply online for visas.
Bell Media redundancies hitting heavy on Toronto newsrooms
At least 100 newsroom staff have been let go, but Bell Media is yet to confirm the exact numbers.
