‘A lot of work to do’: International Women’s Day march in Fredericton calls for pay equity
The march for International Women's Day included a call for action directed at provincial leaders as the province will head to the polls sometime this year.
Canada
Mar 8
Olivia Rodrigo fans given contraceptives, morning-after pills at her Missouri show
The condoms and morning-after pills were distributed by The Missouri Abortion Fund as part of a package, using Olivia Rodrigo's branding.
Entertainment
Mar 14
Ontario not ‘writing off anything’ in national pharmcare talks
Health Minister Sylvia Jones said she needs to hear more details of the federal pharmacare plan before she will decide if it is right for Ontario.
Health
Feb 29
‘Rectify the disaster’: Doctors renew crisis warning at Surrey Memorial Hospital
Six months after their rally at city hall, Dr. Randeep Gill and Dr. Maged Bakhet are again urging the B.C. health ministry to take action on issues plaguing the Surrey hospital.
Health
Mar 8
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
Strathcona County reaches deal with Sherwood Park Crusaders on $86M hockey arena
A deal has been reached between Strathcona County and the Sherwood Park Crusaders Hockey Society that will see a new $86-million multipurpose arena be built in the community.
Politics
Feb 14
City of Edmonton aims to cut $60M from budget while re-allocating another $240M
Edmonton city council is looking at ways to cut $60 million in costs and re-allocate another $240 million towards housing, climate change, public transit and core services.
Politics
Feb 21
Alberta policy on trans athletes spurs discussion among people with stake in competitive sports
Smith suggested transgender athletes can have advantages over their cisgender competitors.
Canada
Feb 2
Measuring Reconciliation: U of M, others create ‘barometer’ to assess progress
How do you measure reconciliation? Three Canadian post-secondary institutions have created a tool to do just that.
Canada
Dec 13, 2023
Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service appoints director of equity
The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service has appointed a director of equity and strategic relation. The move comes after concerns of systemic racism within the institution.
Canada
Oct 20, 2023
“The One” condo tower downtown placed into receivership
Court documents how the project is almost a year overdue and the developers are $1.6 billion in debt to their lender. Mark Carcasole reports.
Consumer
Oct 20, 2023
Montreal announces new plan to tackle urban inequalities
The city of Montreal says it will be listening more to its residents when it comes to urban planning. A new plan is set to tackle urban inequality.
Canada
Oct 6, 2023
Indigenous group in N.B. signs deal with companies behind proposed nuclear reactor
While a handful of small modular reactors are in development in several countries, they are not a widely used source of power generation anywhere in the world.
Canada
Sep 25, 2023
Western University kicks off Pride events with concrete beach party
Stylized as ‘Out on the Beach,’ the party featured speakers from various Western groups and faculty, the raising of the Pride progress flag and a drag queen performance.
Canada
Jul 5, 2023
People with disabilities shine light on lack of accessibility at concerts
Disability advocates want the design for the new arena in Calgary to include features that improve the overall stadium experience for people with a range of disabilities.
Canada
Jun 29, 2023
Here are 5 ways Budget 2023 will impact your wallet
Much of the federal Liberal government’s 2023 budget is geared towards helping Canadian households make ends meet as inflation soars.
Politics
Mar 28, 2023
Tesla shares sink after Elon Musk’s ‘Master Plan’ fails to charge up investors
However, the event, where Musk revealed the EV maker's 'Master Plan 3', was short on details about the timeline or any new Tesla products.
World
Mar 2, 2023
Victims of racial discrimination deserve compensation, Montreal mayor testifies
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says victims of social and racial profiling have the right to compensation, but it needs to be awarded based on a defined process.
Canada
Feb 15, 2023
‘Serious gaps’: Forensic nurse shortage impacting sexual assault victims, advocates say
There are growing concerns that sexual assault victims in Canada are being impacted by acute staffing shortages in nursing, forensics and the justice system.
Canada
Feb 4, 2023
Removal of Stanley Park bike lane could cost up to $425K, take months
The ABC party-dominated park board voted to begin 'immediately' removing the temporary bike lane which has ringed the park on Stanley Park Drive in its current form since 2021.
Politics
Dec 19, 2022