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Politics The Liberal government is proposing heavier sentences, new regulatory bodies and changes to a number of laws in new legislation to tackle online abuse. Legislation would establish a five-member digital safety commission to enforce new rules Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2024 3:39 PM EST |Continue Reading
Sports Reigning 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart re-signed with the New York Liberty for the 2024 WNBA season on a one-year deal. 29-year-old star took less money to keep team’s starting lineup intact Doug Feinberg · The Associated Press · Posted: Feb 26, 2024 3:37 PM EST | Last Updated: 6Continue Reading
Politics Canada’s military watchdog used what could be one of his last appearances before a House of Commons committee on Monday to renew a push to make his office fully independent from the Department of National Defence (DND). Gregory Lick says he shouldn’t be tied to the department he’s supposed toContinue Reading
Ottawa At a federal standing committee meeting Monday, a union for public servants revealed it was pursuing financial compensation and damages following the problem-filled switch from Sun Life to Canada Life last year. Union says it’s seeking financial compensation for membersCBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2024 2:44 PM ESTContinue Reading
Politics The Liberal government wants to impose “health breaks” to eliminate overnight voting in the House of Commons and to combat what they say is Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s personal agenda to “obstruct and create chaos.” Liberal House leader claims Conservatives are stalling government work Mickey Djuric · The CanadianContinue Reading
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries after crashing on the weekend in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad one-day race in Belgium. Surgery possible for 2021 Olympian who also hurt hand, sustained ‘light concussion’The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 26, 2024 1:43 PM EST |Continue Reading
Politics A coalition of human rights groups advocating for Black and racialized Canadians has lodged a formal complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) for discriminating against its own employees. Groups say they want Ottawa to appoint a Black equity commissioner as officer of Parliament Peter Zimonjic · CBCContinue Reading
Saskatchewan Teachers in several more Saskatchewan school divisions will not supervise lunch, recess or other noon-hour activities on Thursday, the latest in a series of escalating job actions announced by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation this week. Ministry of Education calls rotating strikes ‘unfortunate,’ blames STF for bargaining impasse Moira WytonContinue Reading
Toronto The cost of hosting one of the biggest sports tournaments in the world in Toronto is now projected to be nearly $80 million more than initially thought, according to a new city report. New total cost estimates are $80M more than 2022 city projections Sara Jabakhanji · CBC NewsContinue Reading
Calgary The business of beef is changing, in large part due to consecutive years of severe drought across North America’s main cattle-producing regions. From parched southern Alberta to water-scarce east Texas, ranchers have been downsizing their herds due to a lack of grass for grazing. Inflation starting to moderate inContinue Reading
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