Parents honour daughter, push for tougher impaired driving laws
A Pierrefonds–Roxboro couple turns grief into advocacy after losing their daughter to a drunk driver. Their story fuels a push for stricter Canadian laws.
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The Truth About Lifetime Warranties for Canadian Shoppers
Received a gift with a 'lifetime' warranty? Experts warn to read the fine print, as coverage may not be what you think. Learn how to protect your purchases.
Suspect at large after stabbing during Mississauga robbery
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing during a robbery in Mississauga on Christmas Day. Peel Regional Police are searching for the suspect and appealing for information.
French Bondi Attack Victim Buried in Israel
A French national killed in the Bondi Beach attack has been buried in Israel. The funeral follows the tragic December 2025 incident in Sydney that shocked the international community.
Smith: Notwithstanding clause use likely amid court rulings
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is increasingly prepared to use the Charter's notwithstanding clause to counter judicial decisions she deems unreasonable. Read the full interview.
North York Assault Leaves Victim Critically Injured
Toronto police are searching for suspects after a violent assault in North York left a victim with critical injuries. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Suspects sought after critical assault in North York
Toronto Police are searching for suspects after a violent assault in North York left a victim with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
First Nations Caution B.C. Premier on UN Indigenous Rights
First Nations leaders in British Columbia urge Premier David Eby not to pursue changes to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Learn about the concerns and the political context.
Trump Image Removed, Restored in Epstein Files Release
The U.S. Department of Justice explains the temporary removal of a photo featuring Donald Trump from the Epstein documents, citing a judge's order to protect victims. Details on the review process and political reactions.
Hotel Owner Found Liable for Native American Bias
A federal jury found the owner of a Rapid City hotel liable for discriminating against Native Americans, ordering tens of thousands in damages. The case highlights ongoing racial tensions.
Digital ID Sparks Privacy Fears Amid Global Push
As governments push for mandatory digital IDs, privacy advocates warn of a slippery slope towards totalitarian surveillance. Learn the risks and what you can do to protect your data.
Canada's Duty to Correct Indigenous Dispossession
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
B.C. man convicted of murder apologizes to victim's family
The man convicted of killing Mission, B.C., mother Chelsey Gauthier has apologized to her family and friends in court. Read the full details of the emotional sentencing hearing.
Australia pledges new hate laws after Bondi mass shooting
Australia's leader vows new hate crime laws as Sydney mourns a 10-year-old girl killed in the Bondi mass shooting. The tragedy has sparked a national call for action.
Australia Mourns Child Victim, PM Pledges New Hate Laws
Australia grieves for 10-year-old Matilda, slain in the Bondi mass shooting. Prime Minister pledges new hate crime legislation in response to the tragedy. Full story.
B.C. Reconciliation Work Necessary, Not Extreme: Leaders
Indigenous leaders Stewart Phillip, Terry Teegee, and Shana Thomas counter claims that B.C.'s reconciliation agenda is radical, arguing it's a necessary, lawful path forward based on rights recognition.
Nurse's Legal Fight for Sex-Segregated Change Rooms
Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie's suspension and legal battle after objecting to a transgender colleague in the female change room. Her fight highlights ongoing conflicts over women's sex-based rights.
U.S. Bill of Rights vs. Canada's Charter: A 234-Year Contrast
As Bill of Rights Day approaches, we examine the enduring U.S. principle of inalienable rights versus Canada's 'reasonable limits' framework. Explore the historical debate between Madison and Jefferson.
Court sides with Air Canada in baggage delay compensation case
A Federal Court judge ruled a CTA order for Air Canada to pay over $2,000 for a delayed bag lacked 'common sense,' overturning the decision. Learn the details of the case.
Opinion: Path to abundance isn't just cutting red tape
Experts argue Canada's 'nation-building' projects must integrate Indigenous rights and environmental values from the start, not treat them as obstacles. Read the analysis.
Supreme Court to Review Inmates' Challenge of Jail Lockdowns
Canada's top court will review a challenge to prolonged jail lockdowns, a case with major implications for prisoner rights and correctional facility operations nationwide.
Family Alarms Over Jimmy Lai's Health in Hong Kong Jail
The children of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai voice grave concerns for his failing health as he approaches 78. Learn about his solitary confinement and the family's plea for international intervention.
Alberta pushes back against federal gun buyback effort
The Alberta government is challenging Ottawa's firearm buyback initiative, setting up a potential jurisdictional clash over gun control policy in Canada. Learn about the latest developments.
First Nations Clean Water Law Coming Next Spring
Federal government commits to introducing First Nations clean water legislation in spring 2026. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak highlights key priorities for Indigenous communities.
Coalition to ask UN to investigate Quebec's Bill 1
A coalition of legal and human rights groups plans to request a UN emergency investigation into Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, citing violations of minority and Indigenous rights.
Iraqi Jewish Voice: Nakba Exhibit Erasure Fuels Canadian Hate
Caroline Bassoon-Zaltman, an Iraqi Jew who fled persecution, warns that the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' 'Nakba' exhibit, by omitting Jewish displacement, is reviving the hatred she escaped. She sees parallels in today's Canada.
Blind Ontario man wins $28,000 in discrimination case
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
$200K for Ottawa 'Red Flag' Firearm Law Awareness
Ottawa Victim Services receives federal funding to expand a campaign raising awareness of 'red flag' laws and their role in preventing intimate partner violence.
Supreme Court Allows Investor Mining Lawsuit
Canada's Supreme Court permits investor legal action against a mining company to move forward, marking a significant ruling for shareholder rights and corporate accountability.
Quebec's new religious restrictions bill invokes notwithstanding
Quebec's Bill 9 bans prayer in public spaces, religious face coverings in schools, and halal/kosher meals in public institutions while using the notwithstanding clause to shield from legal challenges.
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