Warning: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is standing by a candidate in British Columbia, even as calls mount among various Indigenous leaders for the nominee to resign, accusing Aaron Gunn of denying the history of residential schools. “He’s not…
WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is standing by a British Columbia candidate as calls mount for him to be removed over past comments he made about the history of Canada’s residential schools. Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., Saturday that accusations about North Island-Powell River…
It’s been around for more than 100 years and now, it needs your help. The Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 branch in downtown Calgary was founded in 1917, with the building located on 7th Avenue completed in 1922. Now it’s in need of some serious renovations, according to current president Philip MacAulay. “What we’re starting…
A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peacekeeping advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members. Last Friday, CBC News was first to report that The Advocates’ Society rescinded an invitation for Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate, to deliver a keynote…
For the first time in nearly a decade, Edmonton will have two gay bars this summer. Evolution Wonderlounge will open a new location on Jasper Avenue and 115 Street, as its downtown location on 103 Street near 102 Avenue winds down operations. “It forced us to start looking around so we found this space, so…
Warning: this story contains outdated language and discusses physical and sexual abuse at residential schools. It was March 1965, and Catholic educator Robert J. Carney had gone on CBC Radio to discuss his work as a federal day school principal in the Northwest Territories. Today, it’s an interview some may find jarring. “Mr. Carney, at the teachers…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in the Central Okanagan are about to see a change in the weather forecast, as the outlook for the coming days calls for plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, up to 19 C by the weekend. “Break out the shorts and sweatpants,” said Kelowna resident Tony…
WARNING: This story contains descriptions and images of racist online content targeting Jews, Muslims, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and others. An Ottawa man has been found guilty of sowing hate, fear and division by helping create racist recruitment videos and other terrorist propaganda for a now defunct far-right international terrorist group and a prominent neo-Nazi. Superior Court…
It was a sight Alberta drivers certainly were excited to see on Tuesday — even if they didn’t anticipate it. “I came off the highway on empty, so it was definitely a good time,” said Andrew, who fills up his SUV about once a week. The end of the federal consumer carbon price was reflected…
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have received a statement of claim outlining what they call “very serious allegations” of a sexual assault by four unnamed players more than…
