Black Lives Matter

• Saskatchewan police chiefs weighs in on perception of police amid Tyre Nichols case

  Two Saskatchewan police chiefs and a former member of the Board of Police Commissioners react to Tyre Nichols' death.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
• U.S. marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day as his family decries slow progress of civil rights

  The Rev. Bernice King said many people too often cheapen her father's legacy into a "comfortable and convenient King" instead of fully embracing his message of change.

  U.S. News

  Jan 16
  
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• After release of systemic racism report, N.B. racialized groups wait for action

  In order to have an impact, racialized groups are calling for the province to act swiftly in addressing the 86 recommendations found in the report.

  Politics

  Dec 19, 2022
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• Minneapolis struggles to hire cops after George Floyd death: ‘Fewer people are applying’

  The city's crime problem has been compounded by a mass exodus of officers who cited post-traumatic stress after Floyd was killed, losing roughly one-third of its personnel.

  World

  Oct 22, 2022
• Former Kelowna nurse faces disciplinary hearing over comments about COVID-19, Black Lives Matter

  The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives scheduled a hearing next month to address Kelowna nurse Sean Taylor's alleged remarks that run against the standards set out by the college.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2022
• Atlanta police officers won’t face charges for Rayshard Brooks shooting: prosecutor

  A special prosecutor said Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks in June 2020, and Officer Devin Brosnan faced a "dynamic situation" that was "quickly evolving."

  World

  Aug 23, 2022
• Black Culture Celebration hosts first Juneteenth festival in Vancouver: ‘Be joyous’

  The music festival brought together musicians and performers of all backgrounds for an outdoor celebration of Black talent and excellence, meant to be shared and enjoyed by all.

  Perspectives

  Jun 19, 2022
• School stripped of Catholic status for flying Pride, Black Lives Matter flags

  The Nativity School of Worcester will no longer be allowed to identify as Catholic or celebrate mass and perform sacraments on school property.

  Trending

  Jun 17, 2022
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• Montreal’s West Island takes a knee in continued fight against racism

  A group of Montreal West Island residents gathered at a Valois Park in Pointe Claire park Sunday to address a problem they say is still pervasive in that part of the city.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2022
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• Edmonton city council settles on $407M annual base funding for police

  Edmonton city council provided direction for city officials, police and police commission to develop a revised funding formula for the next four-year budget cycle.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2022