Conservatives say their 'virtual' campaign strategy is paying off already

As campaigning federal politicians fan out across the country for traditional meet-and-greet events, Erin O'Toole's Conservatives are focusing on 'virtual' town hall events. The party's national campaign director says it's how most election campaigns will operate in the future.


Key dates you need to remember for voting in the federal election

Election day is Monday, Sept. 20, but you have other options — from advance voting to mail-in ballots. If you opt for mail-in voting, within Canada or abroad, you have to apply by Sept. 14.


Canadian-American couple finally has airport reunion moment after meeting on app

Morgan Brausen and Jerry Louis met online, fell in love over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and are now preparing for their next adventure on the road together.


Video of Mountie ordering journalist to 'be silent' at Fairy Creek protest raises press freedom concerns

Legal experts say they're concerned about a widely shared video showing an RCMP officer telling a journalist to be "silent" while she covered protests against old-growth logging on Vancouver Island "or you're gone." The Mounties are asking people to consider context that may be missing in the short clip.


Conservatives call for investigation into halt of COVID briefings

The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on the head of Canada's public service to investigate the decision by the Public Health Agency of Canada not to hold briefings to update Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic during the election.


2nd beluga imported by U.S. aquarium from Marineland is in failing health

Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium says a second of the five beluga whales it imported in May from the Ontario theme park Marineland is in failing health.


Record number of Indigenous students begin medical school at University of Manitoba

As they begin their first year of medical school, two Métis women have aspirations of helping Indigenous people access better and more equitable health care in Manitoba.


'Free stuff' stores add reuse option to recycling programs

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the proliferation of 'free stores' as a way to encourage reuse of consumer items, and a 'food forest' in Fredericton.


Conservatives announce support for gig workers as NDP tackles housing market

Erin O'Toole says that a Conservative government led by him would offer support to people he claims were ignored by the federal programs launched in response to the global pandemic: gig workers.


Ryerson University to change its name amid reckoning with history of residential schools

Ryerson University's board of directors has voted to change the Toronto school's name over concerns about Egerton Ryerson's links to residential schools.