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Joyce Echaquan's loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death

Joyce Echaquan's loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death

JOLIETTE, Que. — One year after Joyce Echaquan was mocked by staff as she lay dying in hospital, her family and community members called on Quebecers to honour her legacy by acknowledging systemic racism in health care and throughout society.
High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for B.C. region

High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for B.C. region

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer has announced regional restrictions in an area that has seen a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among children as adult infections take off. Dr.
Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens

Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May could return to the Greens as interim leader to stabilize the embattled party. Her chief of staff said that, if asked to take the helm until a permanent leader is found, she would "consider it" to help the party.
B.C. seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

B.C. seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

VICTORIA — A civil action has been filed in British Columbia Supreme Court that could see the owner of a condo in Vancouver stripped of his property after allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions.
Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

MONTREAL — The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal said Tuesday it has suspended meetings with health officials overseeing the province's English-language youth-protection system because of the agency's alleged failure to address systemic racism.
Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

OTTAWA — It wasn't until Tuesday morning, when Kamila Telendibaeva saw the footage and pictures of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor landing in Canada, that she started to picture her own reunion with her husband who has been in a Chinese prison for
'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

OTTAWA — The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box.
Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy

Senators call for governments to craft a grand post-pandemic plan to grow economy

OTTAWA — A group of senators is calling on the federal government to strike a grand economic plan with provinces, territories, businesses and civil society to drive growth coming out of the pandemic.
Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids

Guilty plea for former B.C. social worker accused of stealing money from foster kids

KELOWNA, B.C. — A former British Columbia social worker accused of stealing money from foster children under his care has pleaded guilty in a Kelowna court.
'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader

'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader

TORONTO — Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins.
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