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'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.

Dec 11, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Class-action lawsuit claims Exshaw cement plant creates environmental, health hazards

A class-action lawsuit against Lafarge Canada and its cement plant in Exshaw for allegedly creating environmental hazards has been launched by an Alberta resident.

Dec 11, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Three people, including youth, charged with second-degree murder in Alberta death

JOHN D'OR PRAIRIE, Alta. — Three people, including a youth, face murder charges after police say a man was dropped off at a rural Alberta medical centre following an assault.

Dec 11, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Man raising awareness about ‘invisible injury’ with 41-day run through Alberta

Travis Roszell is planning to run through Jasper next summer as he wants to tell the world that it’s important to tell someone when you’re hurting.

Dec 10, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Two Ontario men face neo-Nazi linked terror and hate propaganda charges

TORONTO — RCMP say two Ontario men have been arrested for allegedly helping to make videos and manifestos in support of the neo-Nazi terror movement and far-right extremism.

Dec 10, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

BBC’s Planet Earth does a deep dive on West Coast whale poo

“The story is that the humpbacks of northeastern Vancouver Island are giving hope to planet Earth."

Dec 10, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Major retailers must sign grocery code of conduct, federal agriculture minister says

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay wouldn't rule out the possibility of provincial or federal government intervention if the grocery code of conduct doesn't have every major retailer on board.

Dec 10, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Financial intelligence agency levies $1.3 million penalty against CIBC

TORONTO — Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures.

Dec 9, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Jasper tourism plan has more than 50 ways to attract visitors throughout the year

Tourism Jasper has plan to bring in new visitors throughout the year.

Dec 9, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

One-armed baboon escapes Ontario home, bites local resident

Incident with baboon prompting area municipalities to make sure their exotic animal bylaws have teeth

Dec 9, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >