Why Canada’s new stat holiday may not mean a day off for everyone
The federal government is moving forward with plans for a new stat holiday to mark the legacy of residential schools, but whether provinces will adopt the holiday remains unclear. Continue reading
U.S. had 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017 — more than car crashes ever caused in a year
A new report estimates 49,000 of those deaths were related to opioid use. Continue reading
German lifeguards say phones to blame for recent drownings. Safety experts aren’t so sure
While distracted parents and guardians can be a risk, the Canadian Red Cross says there’s no research to specifically link phone use to drownings. Continue reading
California is using inmates to fight wildfires, and they’re paid $2 a day
Thousands of inmates work alongside firefighters trying to contain wildfires, but they make much less money. Continue reading
John Baird goes on Saudi TV to criticize Trudeau’s handling of dispute
The former foreign affairs minister told Al Arabiya English that Trudeau should visit Saudi Arabia’s royal family in order to resolve the dispute. Continue reading
14-year-old invents bulletproof walls to protect children during U.S. school shootings
Audrey Larson says her invention will hopefully deter shooters from attacking schools. Continue reading
Chilling video explains how 8 U.S. children are shot daily in ‘family fire’
‘Family fire’ means accidental shootings by a gun that is improperly stored within a home. Continue reading
71-year-old Sikh man attacked in California, police chief’s son charged
Police in California are investigating whether the assault can be classified as a hate crime. Continue reading
U.S. plans to add Space Force to military by 2020, calling it next ‘war-fighting domain’
The Space Force would be the sixth branch of the military, which currently consists of the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Army. Continue reading
‘A huge curveball’: Canadian Muslims travelling for hajj nervous amid political tensions
The annual hajj pilgrimage takes place Aug. 19-24 this year, but several Canadian Muslims are departing this week. Continue reading
500,000 Dollarama toys recalled after dangerous chemicals found
Health Canada is urging consumers with these toys to keep them away from children, throw them out or return them to the store. Continue reading
Doug Ford’s ‘buck-a-beer’ doesn’t mean $1 beer across the board — here’s why
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s ‘Buck-a-Beer’ plan promises to lower the cost of the alcoholic beverage in the province. Continue reading
10 days of paid leave could give domestic violence survivors a new start
New Zealand passed a nationwide law giving 10 days of paid leave from work to domestic violence survivors. But things are more complicated in Canada. Continue reading
Use points or keep saving? What Canadians should know about the Aeroplan-Porter deal
Aimia Inc., which runs Aeroplan Miles, announced Friday that Toronto-based Porter Airlines will become a preferred airline. Continue reading
Catcallers, wolf-whistlers in France can now get fined on the spot
Cat-callers in France can now face fines of up to 750 euros as part of tougher legislation to fight sexual violence. Continue reading
