Several women are protesting the conditions at Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert with a hunger strike.
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Man wanted in connection with killings in Edmonton, Calgary arrested in NY
A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a homicide in Edmonton is in custody after he was arrested in the United States.
3 people stabbed at party in Surrey: RCMP
Mounties in Surrey say three people were stabbed at a “large” party shortly after midnight Friday.
Tropical Storm Debby hits Montreal causing some flooding
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit the Montreal region causing some flooding.
BC Conservative Party removes Kelowna-Mission candidate
The BC Conservative Party has removed its candidate for the Kelowna-Mission riding due to “various factors related to campaign performance and conduct.”Back in February, the BC Conservative Party announced Kelowna business owner and farmer Alexandra Wright would represent the party i…
Queen Elizabeth Hotel workers stage another surprise strike
Workers at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal called another surprise strike on Friday morning to put pressure on their employer. The Federation of Commerce, a union affiliated with the CSN, announced that the 600 workers at the Montreal hotel had decided to go on strike the day after a one-day strike at 23 Quebec hotels.
Henri-Bourassa businesses hurting over construction
Construction on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough is attracting strong opposition, with many business owners saying it’s hurting their bottom line.
Taylor Swift in Toronto: Chow confident in city’s security following foiled attack in Vienna
Mayor Olivia Chow says she is confident the city will be safe for Taylor Swift’s upcoming Toronto shows after concerts in Austria were cancelled following the discovery of a planned attack outside the venue.
Video released of arson suspects allegedly setting fire to Vaughan, Ont. Home
Police north of Toronto have released video footage of two suspects allegedly setting fire to a home in Vaughan, Ont. last month.
Opinion: What truly listening to McGill students means: resisting polarized rhetoric, fostering dialogue
I have the duty and privilege to work with and listen to all my students, 40,000 of them, with wonderfully and dramatically diverse identities, nationalities, beliefs and political views.
