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Cut Your Free Christmas Tree on Alberta Crown Land
Albertans can cut up to three Christmas trees for free on designated Crown land with a permit. Learn the rules, height limits, and how to get your holiday tree.
Open drug use declines in Sudbury's downtown core
A Greater Sudbury police initiative to improve downtown safety is yielding positive results, with a noticeable drop in open drug use and other offences. Learn about the strategy and its impact.
Get a Free Christmas Tree from Alberta Crown Land
Alberta residents can obtain a free permit to cut up to three Christmas trees from designated Crown land areas this holiday season. Find out how to get yours.
Parent launches charter challenge over WRDSB land acknowledgments
A Kitchener father explains his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board's mandatory land acknowledgments, arguing they violate Charter rights. Read the full story.
50-Bed Addiction Treatment Centre to Open in N.B.
A new 50-bed live-in facility for substance use treatment will open in New Brunswick in summer 2026 at Eagle's Eye View Cottages, marking a significant expansion of addiction recovery services in the province.
N.S. Minister Open to Projects on Protected Land
Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Minister signals willingness to discuss potential projects on protected lands, balancing conservation and economic development. Read the latest.
Ontario Food Bank Use Hits Record High, Warns Report
Feed Ontario's 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, signaling a looming crisis in homelessness, healthcare, and community stability. Immediate action is urged.
Man fined $2,500 for illegal Crown land camping in Ontario
An Ontario man faces $2,500 in fines for violating Crown land camping regulations after prolonged unauthorized use. Learn about Crown land rules and penalties.
Northern Ontario man fined for Crown land camping violations
An Ontario man faces penalties for breaking Crown land camping rules. Learn about proper camping regulations and how to avoid fines while enjoying public lands.
Kelowna land swap saves golf course from industrial use
Kelowna city staff propose trading industrial land to preserve Kelowna Springs Golf Course as 9-hole facility while allowing partial industrial development. Read the details.
Chinese Man Wounded in Cambodia-Thailand Border Mine Blast
A Chinese national suffers life-threatening injuries in a land mine explosion on the Cambodia-Thailand border, raising concerns about ongoing regional security risks. Details emerge.
Villa Maria's New Director Faces Land Crisis
Christian Corno becomes Villa Maria School's new director general tasked with resolving bitter land dispute with Sisters of Notre Dame. Can he save the 171-year-old institution?
First Nations seek ban on 3M hectare development
Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario demand provincial ban on industrial development across three million hectares of remote northern territory. Learn about their conservation efforts.
Anand rebukes Senate for lack of land acknowledgement
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand criticized Senate committee for not opening with Indigenous land acknowledgement, highlighting ongoing reconciliation efforts in Canada.
Legal challenge over mandatory land acknowledgements in Waterloo
A Waterloo professor launches a constitutional challenge against the school board's mandatory land acknowledgements, arguing they violate Charter freedoms by compelling ideological statements.
UVic plans thousands of housing units in Oak Bay
The University of Victoria begins early planning to transform 40 acres of vacant Oak Bay land into a development featuring thousands of housing units. Learn about this transformative project.
Constitutional Challenge Over Mandatory Land Acknowledgements
Waterloo school board faces legal action after mandating land acknowledgements without debate. Professor challenges compelled speech in Ontario education system.
WRDSB sued over land acknowledgment mandate
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
New Calgary council faces familiar rezoning challenges
As Calgary's new council begins repealing blanket rezoning, residents in historic Ramsay feel their development concerns remain unheard. Read about the ongoing planning conflicts.
High-Speed Rail Act Raises Land Rights Concerns
New high-speed rail legislation introduces controversial expropriation rules that could bypass landowner protections. Critics warn of eroded property rights.
ASIRT Investigating EPS Officer's Use of Force in Arrest
Alberta's police watchdog investigates Edmonton Police Service officer after downtown arrest incident. ASIRT examining use of force procedures and protocols.
Lawsuit seeks damages over Cowichan title ruling
New legal action seeks compensation from B.C. and federal governments following the Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title claim decision. Learn about the implications for Indigenous rights.
Trump Takes Democratic Bait on Military Use
Former Biden aide Kate Bedingfield claims Trump fell for Democratic trap by overreacting to military criticism. Analysis of the political strategy and consequences.
Calgary launches water conservation survey
Calgary residents are invited to share their water usage habits and conservation ideas in a new city survey. Help shape Calgary's water future today.
Could Vancouver's PNE land solve the housing crisis?
A Vancouver resident proposes building highrise housing on under-used PNE land, sparking a debate on urban land use and the city's rental shortage. Read the full proposal.
Eastern Canada Aboriginal land claims after Cowichan ruling
Following the landmark Cowichan decision, untreatied lands in Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland could face similar Aboriginal title claims affecting private property rights across Canada.
Land and Slavery Acknowledgements Do More Harm Than Good
Bryan Brulotte argues mandatory land acknowledgements have become hollow rituals that undermine reconciliation. Learn why teaching history responsibly matters more than performative guilt.
Thailand's Last Hunter-Gatherers Seek Land Rights
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
Water use reduction requested in Pembroke area
Residents in Pembroke and Laurentian Valley are asked to reduce water consumption immediately. Learn about the conservation measures and why they're necessary.
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