One of the earliest known commemorative plaques honouring black Canadians is that of a tablet erected at the Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, in memory of those who served with the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during… »
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Strike ends, as government threatens legislation and opposition focuses on rail safety
As Canadian Members of Parliament debated proposed government legislation on Monday (February 16) to stop a rail strike that started on the weekend, Labour Minister Kellie Leitch announced the strike was over and Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada… »
New security bill too broad, chilling, say experts
A proposed anti-terrorism law would be potentially sweeping, possibly unconstitutional, and could put a chill on free speech, say two prominent law professors. Kent Roach of the University of Toronto and Craig Forcese at the University of Ottawa have written… »
Rebel Métis leader accused of treason, celebrated with holiday in province of Manitoba
The Canadian prairie province of Manitoba is celebrating the memory of controversial Métis rebel leader Louis Riel on Monday (February 16). The annual Louis Riel Day is held the third Monday in February, and was first celebrated in 2008. Born… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Society
Canadian TV news service folds
After a brief passage across the Canadian media landscape, the Sun News TV Network has been switched off. Quebec-based media mogul, Pierre-Karl Peladeau, CEO of Quebecor, announced the intention to start a “conservative” news service in 2010, and after a… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Supreme Court hears ‘human smuggling’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments starting today on cases relating to Canada’s “human smuggling” law. Four out of the five cases involve people connected to ships that arrived on Canada’s Pacific coast carrying Sri Lankan migrants. The… »
International, Politics, Society
Palestinian criticism of Canada’s position at UN
Canada has formally opposed Palestinian attempts to join 15 different United Nations treaties and conventions, and the Palestinian envoy says Canadians should be appalled. The current Canadian government argues that Palestine is not a legal state, but the Palestinians reply… »
The best cheeses of Canada.
Yes folks, one of Canada’s top cheesy events is coming up, the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix. This year judging takes place February 21-22, with winners announced at the Gala of Champions on April 22nd, in Toronto, Ontario Every two years… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights
More extreme weather in Canada
While the southern west coast is experiencing mild temperatures above freezing, most of the rest of southern Canada is experiencing Arctic-like weather Windsor, the most southerly city in the country, shattered its cold weather record today with a reading this… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Good news, bad news on heart health
There have been “astonishing improvements” in the diagnosis, treatments, and results of heart attacks in Canada, but the gains could be lost as the population ages, gains weight and becomes increasingly sedentary. These are the results of a 60-year study… »
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