WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairs

Canada’s transport regulator says WestJet is imposing an “undue barrier” on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes.

‘It feels like a homecoming’: BTS Army takes over Toronto ahead of stadium shows

TORONTO — Nearly four years ago, Sokvin Vann felt like her life was in a rut.

Invasive plants are available across Canada. Is federal regulation possible?

Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.


Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist

The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.


Ex-defence minister's call for a wartime election puts pressure on Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under renewed pressure to hold wartime elections, which are not allowed under the country's constitution while marital law is in effect.


開學前家變13歲仔入兒童之家 自揭「最尷尬秘密」怕被排擠 懂事回應惹心痛:「想做個乖同有用嘅人」|Juicy叮

9月1日開學在即,當莘莘學子正準備迎接新學年,一名即將滿14歲的初中男童卻面臨人生的巨變。他因家庭發生突變,短期內即將被安排入住「兒童之家」。面對陌生的環境,這名男童在社交平台上發布長文求助,字裏行間


雙語政策遮羞布?開放外籍教師任教藝能科,打臉教育部「科科等值」理念

教育部開放外籍教師任教藝能科,引發衝擊「科科等值」、削弱本土認同、動搖師培專業等疑慮。此舉恐非為雙語教育創新,而是規避師資短缺問題,有侵蝕國民教育根基之虞。

Surge in vandalism, anti-Muslim rhetoric prompts vigilance at Quebec mosques

Quebec City’s Islamic Cultural Centre issued a safety reminder to its members following a number of incidents of vandalism and online harrasment impacting Muslim communities in the province this past year.


Hamilton health official clarifies impact of July soot: Part of ‘ongoing pollutants’ residents exposed to

Hamilton's associate medical officer of health has clarified the public health department's finding there are no short- or long-term impacts linked to the grime coating city neighbourhoods in July.


Has Ottawa's incumbent mayor kept the promises he made 4 years ago?

As the incumbent mayor runs for re-election, CBC looks at whether he followed through on more than 170 commitments he made during his first campaign.