This weekend marks the 10th anniversary since the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine.
Category: Canada
Minister for women won’t comment on committee drama as Liberal MP defends actions
The federal minister for women won’t comment after a House of Commons committee that was supposed to discuss violence against women last week instead dissolved into political chaos.
RCMP union calling on province to pause Sask. Marshals Service
The union representing RCMP officers is calling on the provincial government to pause funding for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service until there is “proper” consultation and a “full plan” is released.
A B.C. ranch on the market for $2.5M comes with its own hobbit hole
A 400-acre ranch in B.C.’s Okanagan has hit the market for $2.5 million and one of the property’s selling features is a hobbit-hole-inspired house that has been named one of Canada’s most wish-listed Airbnbs.
2 Calgary men face multiple charges in relation to robberies of casino visitors
Two Calgary men have been charged in relation to a series of robberies targeting victims leaving local casinos.
‘Irresponsible, unethical, and dangerous’: Pickering councillor slammed over appearance on ‘far-right’ podcast
Pickering’s mayor along with five of its six city councillors have released a statement denouncing one of their colleagues for appearing on a “far-right” podcast where the host made a number of threatening and derogatory remarks about them.
Court hears arguments in civil suit filed by Frank Stronach’s granddaughter
An Ontario Superior Court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by the granddaughter of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who is seeking an order compelling the family business to disclose any documents that might exist related to complaints of sexual misconduct against him and settlements involving complainants.
Mounties search for man who smashed woman’s windshield with axe on Vancouver Island
Mounties on Vancouver Island are searching for a man who allegedly used an axe to smash the windshield of a woman’s car while she was camping inside the vehicle.
Ontario police lay more than 8,000 traffic-related charges over August long weekend
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they laid more than 8,000 traffic-related charges over the August long weekend.
Winnipeg pharmacy celebrating 65 years on Ness Avenue
A local pharmacy is celebrating 65 years of business at its Ness Avenue location.
