‘A piece of paper that did nothing’: Advocates say protection orders are failing women in Canada
Protection orders are meant to act as life-saving tools for victims of spousal abuse, but the very tool designed to help keep women safe is failing them, advocates say. Continue reading
From genocide to human trafficking: Key takeaways from the MMIWG inquiry
The 1,200-page report blames violence against Indigenous women and girls on long-standing discrimination against Indigenous people and Canada’s failure to protect them. Continue reading
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No women are refereeing the Toronto Raptors finals. A look at females in male-dominated leagues
There are currently three female referees in the NBA but not one is officiating the finals. However, the number of female referees on the court could soon rise. Continue reading
The Philippines is shipping back Canada’s heaping garbage. What’s Ottawa going to do with the trash?
A cargo ship has arrived in a northern port in the Philippines, and is ready to return a massive pile of rotting garbage to Canada — 1,500 tonnes to be exact. Continue reading
Deadly tornadoes, ‘catastrophic’ flooding and extreme heat grip parts of U.S.
Deadly Tornadoes, historic flooding and record-breaking heat waves are hitting parts of the central and southern United States, resulting in at least five deaths in a span of a week. Continue reading
Is access to vegan food a human rights issue? Experts weigh in
An Ontario firefighter says his rights were violated after his employer refused to provide sufficient vegan food while he was battling forest fires in B.C. in 2017. Continue reading
Millions of songbirds ‘vacuumed’ to death every year during olive harvest season
Olive trees are stipped of their fruit and the birds resting in them are also sucked into the machines. Continue reading
1 in 4 Canadians say it’s becoming ‘more acceptable’ to be prejudiced against Muslims: Ipsos poll
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has spiked in Canada over the past five years, but what are the reasons for the rise in discrimination? Continue reading
Grumpy Cat, the feline internet legend, dies at age 7
Grumpy Cat, the feline known for her permanent scowl, has died, according to her owners. Continue reading
‘I just started sawing’: Nebraska farmer stuck in machine cuts off own leg with pocketknife
A Nebraska farmer had to amputate his own leg after getting stuck in farming equipment last month. Continue reading
Bitcoin’s price is surging again — here are some (possible) reasons why
In the past 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin has surged from around US$7,000 to $8,200 — twice as much as it was trading for six weeks ago. Continue reading
Richmond, B.C. woman among 6 killed in Alaskan floatplane crash
One Canadian is among the four people killed in the Alaska float plane crash on Monday, Global Affairs confirmed. Continue reading
WestJet buyout: From rewards to travel plans, what to know about Onex’s $5B deal
Initial news of the tentative buyout sent WestJet stocks up 61 per cent in mid-morning trading Monday. Continue reading
Canada declared the Sinixt First Nation extinct 6 decades ago — but its people are still alive
The Sinixt First Nation is still fighting today for recognition to prove that its people are, indeed, living. Continue reading
4 men arrested in connection to killing of Northern Ireland reporter Lyra McKee
Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the slaying of journalist Lyra McKee, according to the Northern Ireland Police Service. Continue reading