Montreal school board to appeal Bill 21 ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
Bill 21 bars public sector workers in positions of authority — including teachers, judges, and police officers — from wearing religious symbols on the job.
Canada
Apr 11
English school board calls judge’s stay on parts of Quebec language law a ‘win’
A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed sections of Bill 96 requiring English school boards to communicate in French even when working with other English-speaking institutions.
Apr 18
Hamilton pilot adds safe use model in men’s shelters to fight opioid deaths
Three Hamilton, Ont. agencies will finally get money from the city for a delayed pilot that plans to embed harm reduction staff and services into men’s shelters.
Health
Apr 18
Officers under investigation after alleged altercation in Saint John, NB: police
A release said a man was arrested without incident, but later an alleged altercation occurred between the man and arresting officers while he was being placed into a holding cell.
Canada
Apr 17
N.S. man dead after car collides with tractor trailer in Kings County: RCMP
A 48-year-old man from Kentville, N.S., was killed Thursday when his Honda CRV collided with a tractor trailer, Nova Scotia RCMP say. The man was the vehicle's lone occupant.
Canada
Apr 13
Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., under boil water advisory due to main break
In a release from Halifax Water, the municipal department said that there is a possibility of unsafe drinking water for customers in the area following a water main break.
Health
Apr 21
70-year-old N.B. man charged with 1st-degree murder after fatal shooting: police
Police said a 52-year-old man was found dead Saturday after officers responded to an alleged shooting at a residence on Route 117 in Pointe-Sapin.
Crime
Apr 14
League of his own: Mackinnon breaks Colorado Avalanche’s single-season point record
The 28-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., registered two assists for the Colorado Avalanche during a 5-1 win on Thursday — wrapping up the regular season with140 points.
Sports
Apr 19
Halifax man charged with attempted murder after woman severely injured: police
The man, 56, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Thursday to face charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon.
Crime
Apr 4
Date set for Pictou West by-election following retirement of Karla MacFarlane
N.S. Premier Tim Houston announced that a by-election will be held in the Pictou-West constituency on May 21. The announcement comes after the resignation of MLA Karla MacFarlane.
Politics
Apr 21
Calgary’s much-beloved Stampede Elm is gone
The tree, affectionately known as the Stampede Elm, had stood in the location, located just south of 12th Avenue and east of Olympic Way S.E., for more than 125 years.
Science
Apr 9
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury.
Sports
Apr 24
20-year-old Sydney, N.S., man dies in car crash on Cape Breton highway
A single-vehicle crash near the Cape Breton community of Point Edward claimed the life of a 20-year-old man from Sydney, police say. An investigation is ongoing.
Canada
Mar 31
40-year-old N.B. man dead after single-vehicle crash in Kent County: police
A 40-year-old man from Richibouctou-Village has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in the community on Thursday night.
Canada
Mar 30
Maple Leafs sign D Webber to entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Sports
Apr 18
3 dead following crash in Moncton, N.B., victims not wearing seatbelts: police
Three people were killed early Sunday in Moncton, N.B., when their car crashed into an SUV after entering a traffic circle in the wrong direction, police say.
Canada
Mar 31
‘Unmarked’ vehicle with flashing cop lights spotted in Saint John: police
In a release, police said the vehicle was spotted in the area of Catherwood and Ready streets in Saint John at about 8:45 a.m. on Friday morning.
Crime
Mar 29
N.S. man arrested after firing gunshots into the air on ATV, uttering threats: RCMP
Police said officers responded to a disturbance in Lower New Cornwall, N.S., early on Friday morning where a man was allegedly threatening to kill a homeowner.
Crime
Mar 30
Blue Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson
The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees.
Sports
Apr 16
Jays finally back in Toronto for 2024 home opener
The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back home.
Sports
Apr 8
