The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942.
Category: Canada
OPP reminds drivers to clear vehicles after snow-covered vehicle spotted in Barrie
The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding drivers to clear their vehicles of snow before they hit the roads after pulling over and charging a driver for failing to do so.
Ontario puts $1.3 billion toward building schools, child-care spaces
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is putting $1.3 billion toward building and expanding schools.
Why Canada should prioritize protecting wild pollinator populations: UBC study
Better protections for wild pollinator populations in Canada could result in major financial gains for farmers while increasing food security across the nation, according to a new B.C.-based study.
B.C. to get wildfire training and education centre in response to expert task force
British Columbia’s premier says a training and education centre for wildfire fighters will be established in response to recommendations by a task force that looked into last year’s catastrophic wildfires.
Man arrested after exposing himself to 12-year-old girl on Victoria bus, police say
Plainclothes police officers in Victoria arrested a 65-year-old man last week after he allegedly exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl on a transit bus.
Brampton boxing gym owner accused of sexually assaulting multiple youths over 20-year span
A Brampton boxing gym owner is facing more than four dozen charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted multiple youths over the course of two decades.
Willett, Brantford hospital volunteers ‘icing on the cake’
Whether you have been to a hospital recently, or read about healthcare in the news, you likely understand the current staffing levels. Never before have hospitals been called upon to consistently provide so much care for so many patients and their families. “The Brant Community Healthcare System Volunteer Association supplements our physicians and staff at […]
Supreme Court won’t hear Ticketmaster, Live Nation ‘ticket bot’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which face class-action lawsuits in multiple provinces for allegedly profiting from third-party ticket reselling.
Montreal’s airport is getting a $4 billion makeover. Here’s what to expect
The announcement comes after rising passenger volumes and surging car traffic last summer prompted a wave of frustration among travellers trying to make their planes on time.
