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.
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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.
Lansdowne Mall Redevelopment Passes Initial Hurdle
Richmond's Lansdowne Centre mall will transform into a massive mixed-use community with 24 towers and park space. Discover how this project will reshape the city.
ECD's Camel Trophy Defender 110 Restoration Unveiled
ECD Automotive Design unveils Project Camel Trophy, a full restoration of a Defender 110 honoring the iconic off-road vehicles. Discover this modernized classic with LS3 V8 power.
Royal Alex supervised consumption site replaced
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
Lakeshore Withdraws Oakwood Park Development Proposal
Lakeshore council has unanimously withdrawn the contentious proposal to build townhouses in Oakwood Park following strong community opposition. Discover how residents shaped this decision.
Son speaks out on dementia antipsychotic use
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Calgary Council Advances Blanket Rezoning Repeal
Calgary city council takes first step toward repealing controversial blanket rezoning policy. Final debate and vote scheduled for December 15 meeting. Learn what's next.
B.C. wolves use ropes to pull crab traps in first
Vancouver Island wolves captured using ropes to retrieve submerged crab traps, marking the first documented tool use by the species. Researchers stunned by intelligent behavior.
Plastics ban drives up costs for Ontario food banks
Northern Ontario food banks face new financial strain as single-use plastics ban forces them to purchase reusable containers and bags, diverting funds from food purchases.
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