Manitoba judge rules pandemic restrictions didn't violate charter rights

A Manitoba judge has ruled pandemic restrictions implemented by the province last year were not a violation of charter rights, in response to a court challenge brought by seven rural Manitoba churches and three individuals last December.


Supreme Court says people can sue cities over snow removal activities that cause injury

The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously ruled that municipal snow removal activities are not immune from negligence and liability claims, a decision that could affect cities across the country.


Succession-style drama at Rogers? Turmoil at telco after heir Edward tries and fails to oust CEO

Rogers Communications Inc. is setting up a three-person committee to manage interactions between the company's CEO and the chair of the board after a messy battle behind the scenes for control of the company.


Yukon-based WW II veteran, 98, awarded highest national order of France

Retired lance-corporal Joseph Novak, who served with the Canadian Army Service Corps during during the Second World War, has been made a knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France.


Canadian theatre legend Martha Henry dead at 83

Actor, director and Canadian theatre giant Martha Henry has died at 83, Stratford Festival has confirmed. Henry was a staple at the festival, and performed there just 12 days ago in Edward Albee's Three Tall Women.


Trudeau 'confident' other countries will accept Canadians' proof of vaccination

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he's "very confident" countries around the world will accept Canadians' proof of vaccination.


Americans seeking booster shots can mix and match say government advisers

Influential government advisers in the U.S. on Thursday endorsed extra doses of all three of the nation's vaccines — and said people eligible for a booster could choose a different company's brand for that next shot.


Water shortages are a major risk of climate change. Alberta may already be seeing warning signs

Water is already a precious resource in the Prairie provinces, which rely on vast quantities of it for agriculture. But experts warn climate change could make it an increasingly scarce resource.


Our superficial view of diversity will only lead to cultural assimilation

Pseudo-diversity separates minorities from their real identity, leaving only visual differences, writes Narjis Karani.


Cambridge woman outraged after late sister's photos used in Ontario MPP's anti-vaccination posts

A Cambridge woman is demanding an apology from Ontario MPP Randy Hillier after a photo and personal information of her late sister, who died from a rare autoimmune disease, were used without permission in his anti-vaccination social media posts.