UN holds emergency session on Sudan human rights crisis
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the escalating crisis in Sudan's Darfur region after hundreds killed in el-Fasher. Key developments and international response.
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Judge Issues Scathing Ruling Against Air Transat
An Ontario judge's ruling, influenced by passenger video, delivers a major blow to Air Transat. Discover the details of the case and its implications for passenger rights in Canada.
Skating program helps Cape Breton students with disabilities
Lily's Dream skating initiative transforms lives for Cape Breton students living with disabilities. Discover how this innovative program promotes inclusion and physical activity.
Supreme Court Rejects B.C. Ostrich Farm Appeal
Canada's Supreme Court dismisses appeal in controversial B.C. ostrich cull case, setting precedent for animal disease management and sparking debate about farmers' rights versus public health protection.
BC Ostrich Cull Sparks Outrage and Heartbreak
A controversial ostrich cull at a British Columbia farm has left witnesses traumatized and sparked animal welfare concerns across Canada. The emotional aftermath raises questions about farm animal management.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger
A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.
Service Dog Transforms Life of Woman With Rare Condition
A West Island woman living with POTS finds freedom and independence through her life-changing service dog, Rowan. Discover how this remarkable partnership is rewriting the rules of living with invisible disabilities.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Transgender Passport Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing continued restrictions on gender marker changes for transgender Americans.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
First Nation excluded from AI data centre consultation
A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Supreme Court to rule on Sask school pronoun case
Canada's highest court will determine if Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent policy for student pronoun changes violates Charter rights in a landmark education case.
Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal
Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.
Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals
Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.
New Brunswick unveils 5-year accessibility plan
New Brunswick launches comprehensive strategy to create barrier-free province by addressing physical, digital, and social accessibility challenges through multi-year action plan.
$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved
A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.
Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases
A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.
Tilbury murder accused granted bail, family outraged
A Tilbury family is outraged after a woman accused of first-degree murder in their loved one's death was released on bail, sparking concerns about Ontario's justice system and victim rights.
Credit score drops 200+ points over one unpaid bill
A Toronto woman's credit score plummeted by over 200 points due to one unpaid bill she never received. Discover how to protect your credit from similar unexpected hits.
Are Canadian Judges Undermining Parliamentary Democracy?
A critical examination of judicial activism in Canada reveals how courts may be undermining democratic processes through expansive Charter interpretations, raising concerns about parliamentary sovereignty.
Supreme Court to decide on Sask pronoun law challenge
Canada's highest court considers intervening in Saskatchewan's controversial school pronoun policy requiring parental consent for students under 16, setting up a landmark LGBTQ2+ rights battle.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Indigenous Treaty Mural Unveiled in Toronto During Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier project collaborate on powerful visual tribute during Treaties Recognition Week, educating Canadians about Indigenous treaty relationships through art.
Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law
Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.
Amazon fined $10K in BC delivery driver ruling
A British Columbia regulator has fined Amazon $10,000 in a precedent-setting ruling that redefines delivery driver classification and could reshape gig economy standards across Canada.
Canada's Untested Rape Kit Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Canada's sexual assault evidence collection crisis as survivors face systemic barriers to accessing rape kits and thousands remain untested in police storage.
Free Museum Admission for Canadian Veterans in Winnipeg
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears
Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.
Halifax freshman leads university sports inclusion charge
A first-year student at Saint Mary's University is transforming athletic participation barriers into opportunities for inclusion, creating waves across Canadian university sports programs.
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