Cinthia Wozney has been living in Canada for 14 years, but without citizenship, she’s unable to vote. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t engaged and interested in the political landscape. “I feel I’m part of Canada and I need to…
The Nighttime Podcast: Canadian crime, mysteries, and the weird
Alyse Hand chats with Jordan Bonaparte of The Nighttime Podcast. Nighttime is an award winning, nationally syndicated, audio documentary series covering unique stories from across Canada. Topics range from true crime and mysteries to the paranormal or the just plain…
Decorated athlete launches Arctic sports club in Yellowknife
Veronica McDonald is one of the North’s most decorated athletes. But she didn’t get there alone. That’s why she started Yellowknife’s newest club, dedicated to learning and practicing Arctic sports. “It’s challenging,” McDonald told the host of CBC’s Trail’s End. “But…
Woman rushed to hospital in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Brampton
Posted October 21, 2019 7:30 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Peel Regional Police say a woman has been rushed to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle in Brampton.…
Social worker alleges Alberta child welfare system aims to ‘get rid’ of her for defending parents’ rights
A Calgary-based registered social worker who has helped hundreds of parents involved with Children’s Services, many at risk of losing their children, believes she’s being penalized for standing up to what she calls abusive, discriminatory and sometimes deceptive practices within Alberta’s child welfare…
A new life for the Fort Frances Times
A very long-running northern Ontario newspaper has a new lease on life. The Cumming family, which has owned and operated the Fort Frances Times for more than 80 years, sold the publication earlier this month. And the sale came as…
Nova Scotia ridings to watch and what you need to know to vote today
Today is election day and after weeks of campaigning it’s time for millions of Canadians to cast their ballots in the country’s 43rd general election. In the 2015 election, the Liberals swept all 32 seats in Nova Scotia. Whether they’ll…
Man, 29, dead after fleeing police and falling off Macdonald Bridge
A 29-year-old man is dead after Halifax Regional Police say he fled police on foot Monday morning and fell off the Macdonald Bridge. In a news release, police said officers became involved in a “slow speed pursuit” of a man…
Rabies expert urges people to stay away from wild animals
“Keep wild animals wild. Don’t go up to raccoons. Stay away from skunks.” These are just some of the measures Scott Weese, a faculty member at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph who specializes in animal infectious disease and…
Laurentian University honouring Cindy Blackstock with a Doctorate of Laws degree
Cindy Blackstock is about to add another doctorate to her collection — this one from Laurentian University in Sudbury. Despite already holding nearly 20 of the honours from universities across the country, Blackstock, a well-known figure in Canadian human rights,…