Black Lives Matter mural disappears behind downtown Calgary development
The mural 'The Guide and Protector' in Calgary's Chinatown will soon be covered by a development under construction in the lot next to it.
Canada
Feb 16
Black Lives Matter: A look at anti-racism work in Calgary following 2020 movement
It’s been nearly four years since thousands of Black Lives Matter demonstrators filled Calgary’s streets following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
Canada
Feb 2
Quebec civil rights activist remembered as supporter of all marginalized communities
Dan Philip, a former president of the Black Coalition of Quebec, died earlier this month. The activist co-founded the Coalition more than 50 years ago to draw attention to racism.
Canada
Apr 22
Toronto cops admit misconduct for arrest, using stun gun on Black man in case of ‘mistaken identity’
The case, his family says, highlights the disproportionate use of force levelled against Black people and ongoing racial profiling by Toronto’s police force.
Crime
Feb 27
Police look at Black experience in Calgary and how to build bridges from within
On Wednesday, members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) gathered for a community panel discussion focused on the Black experience in Calgary.
Canada
Feb 28
Anti-Black racism strategy underway, to be unveiled in 2025: Thames Valley board
The board says the strategy will be 'directly informed by input from Black-identifying students, parents, caregivers and community members.'
Canada
Feb 13
‘They’re people, they matter’: N.B. artist creates mural to honour those who died while homeless
The mural has now become a collaborative art piece, where members of the homeless population leave messages for each other, or tributes for those who have died.
Canada
Apr 23
‘The Death of Slim Shady’: Eminem to release new album this summer
Eminem announced the release of his album with a playful video advertising a faux true-crime show about the death of Slim Shady, Eminem's longstanding rap alter ego.
Entertainment
Apr 26
Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1
Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the mound to start the season.
Sports
Apr 30
South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent grows
Analysts and polls predict that the waning popularity of the democratic party once led by Nelson Mandela is likely to see it lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.
Politics
Apr 27
More than half of Canadians say 2nd job needed to buy a home: RBC survey
The poll which surveyed Canadians under 65 found that 57 per cent believed they would need that second job or side hustle in order to supplement their savings
Canada
Apr 23
Swan Valley Stampeders hockey team saved after quick community response
The future of a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team was up in the air this week, but only for a few hours - after overwhelming support from the community that it calls home.
Sports
Apr 18
Resolution in $200M Ontario basic income class action could take ‘years’: lawyer
A lawyer from Toronto law firm Cavalluzzo LLP is representing thousands in a class action alleging Ontario breached the terms of a contract it entered with participants.
Canada
Apr 23
Alberta town’s residents vote in favour of bylaw that will see Pride crosswalk be removed
The vote on Thursday was a close one, with 663 people voting in favour of the changes and 639 people voting against them.
Politics
Feb 23
Embracing the identity of Afro-Indigenous in Regina
Two members of the Indigenous and Black community in Regina embrace their identities during Black History Month and Indigenous Storytelling Month.
Canada
Feb 16
Four-goal second period propels Colorado to 5-2 Game 2 win over Winnipeg Jets
The Jets led 2-1 in the second before Artturi Lehkonen, Zach Parise and Josh Manson scored to put Colorado in front for good as they evened the series at a game apiece.
Sports
Apr 24
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens finish season with 5-4 shootout loss to Detroit
Apart from a full infirmary again, it was a positive season for the Canadiens as the rebuild continues in earnest. Brian Wilde looks back with this edition of Call of the Wilde.
Sports
Apr 16
Shocking videos show officer hit by vehicle during Toronto auto theft takedown
Shocking videos appear to show the moment a police officer was struck by a vehicle in Toronto earlier this week during an attempted takedown of two auto theft suspects.
Crime
May 3
B.C. woman says no recourse after Facebook account hacked to sell fake Taylor Swift concert tickets
"There's no recourse for me. There's nowhere for me to go to fix this problem. So for three months, I've been living with knowing that people are being harmed on my behalf."
Consumer
Apr 9
‘Something has to change’: Mother fights for better addiction care after son’s death
A Nova Scotia woman whose son died from a drug overdose says the province's health-care system failed him, and is calling for better mental health and addiction support.
Health
Apr 5