The number of Indigenous people in federal custody continues to rise–dramatically. In a new report, Correctional Investigator of Canada Ivan Zinger says Indigenous people now account for more than 30 per cent of the federal inmate population. That’s up from… »
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Former cop involved in controversial Toronto shooting gets full parole
A former Toronto police officer convicted in 2016 of attempted murder in the death of a distraught teenager on an empty streetcar more than six years has been granted full parole. The parole board ruled that James Forcillo, now 37,… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics
Paid ‘pro-Meng’ demostrators at Huawei exec court hearing
There have sometimes been questions about the authenticity of pro-China demonstrators at relevant events in Canada and whether they may actually be demonstrating on the basis of their own convictions. This suggestion has been reinforced by events at yesterday’s hearings… »
Canada History: Jan. 22, 1949: The passing of a WWI ace
Sadly, many Canadians will not recognise the name Frederick Robert Gordon McCall of Calgary, but he was among the top fighter plane aces of WWI. Captain Frederick R.G. McCall ended the war with 35 confirmed and 2 unconfirmed victories, two… »
Jean Charest opts out of Tory leadership race
Jean Charest, who was thought by many to have a legitimate shot at replacing Andrew Scheer as the leader of the official opposition Conservative Party, has announced that he will not join the leadership race. That leaves just two candidates… »
Survey: Canadians split on issue of U.S. killing of Iranian general.
A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute shows a little over half of Canadians feel the killing of Gen. Qassim Soleilmani was not a good move by the U.S. Three in ten said it was a good move and… »
Unifor president arrested as roadblocks go up in Regina
A labour dispute in Saskatchewan is heating up. A day after Unifor National President Jerry Dias brought the weight of his 315,000 workers and associate members in industries ranging from manufacturing and media to forestry and fishing to the fray,… »
Four Canadians part of ICAO team investigating Flight PS752
Four Canadians are part of a team of six managers and experts from the UN’s Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization that has joined the investigation into the downing of Flight PS752. The Ukraine International Airlines Kyiv-bound flight was shot out… »
Economy, International, Society
This is the end: Another Canadian shopping tradition closes
Once upon a time, shoppers in Canada were spoiled with Canadian options. Giant department store chains, upscale and discount, were widespread. Now another of these familiar retail names will fade completely into history. The last two Zeller’s stores will close… »
Economy, International, Society
Study suggests lots of Canadians living on the financial brink
A new survey suggests that a great number of Canadians are having serious problems meeting their end-of-the month bills. The Ipsos survey, commissioned by the accounting firm MNP Ltd., found that 29 per cent of respondents said they can’t cover… »
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