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Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
7 Manitoba churches challenging province's COVID-19 pandemic powers in court
Seven rural Manitoba churches hope to convince a judge that the province’s lockdown measures are unjustified violations of Charter-protected freedoms, in one of several cases that will pit those fre...

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How offering employees paid sick leave can pay off for businesses
Amid a growing push for paid sick days from doctors and nurses, public health officials, mayors, unions and others, some companies that already offer sick leave to their essential workers say the prac...

Sun, 2 May 2021 21:33:34 EDT
Alberta Health Services exploring legal options after hundreds attend rodeo
Alberta Health Services says it is exploring its legal options after hundreds attended a rodeo in central Alberta — held to protest COVID-19 restrictions. But some have questioned how the event ...

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario's political parties gear up for next spring's election in the shadow of COVID-19
Ontario's political parties are preparing for the 2022 election campaign by nominating candidates, planning strategies and raising money, all under the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Uber's Flexible Work+ plan could be a game changer for app-based drivers, delivery people
Key to improving app-based work benefits is to preserve the flexibility that is crucial for many workers, writes driver Binyam Asress.

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
A bipartisan consensus on climate change? The U.K. suggests it's not a pipe dream
From this side of the Atlantic, the new greenhouse gas emissions target recently adopted by the United Kingdom was notable not only for its ambition — the U.K. is now aiming to reduce emissions by 7...

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
A sacred fire burns in the heart of Ontario Treaty 3 Territory for survivors of sexual violence
Watching the flames dance into the nighttime sky with beating hand drums to fill the silence, Cheynna Gardner finds healing in her home community of Migisi Sahgaigan, a First Nation on the shores of E...

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Uber's Flexible Work+ plan could be a game changer for app-based drivers, delivery people
Key to improving app-based work benefits is to preserve the flexibility that is crucial for many workers, writes driver Binyam Asress.

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Customer records 3 Bell reps offering same deal, then is told he can't have it
Despite documenting three different sales reps making him the same offer, an Ontario man was later denied that same deal by Bell Mobility, which said the offer didn't exist. The man is one of thousand...

Sun, 2 May 2021 23:30:23 EDT
Laurentian University gets judge's approval to continue restructuring
Insolvent Laurentian University has cleared a critical obstacle to move forward on its plan for eventual financial stability after a judge on Sunday agreed to the terms of a stay that would protect th...

Sun, 2 May 2021 20:37:30 EDT
B.C. creek fills with foam after laundry powder applied to nearby rooftops to control moss
The City of Abbotsford is investigating after residents witnessed large pillows of foam floating in a local creek. The foam appears to have been caused by laundry detergent used to control moss on the...

Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Federal budget lacked a plan to combat violence against Indigenous women, advocates say
Advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) say the federal government sidestepped the national inquiry's finding of genocide in its budget — and they wonder how Ottawa c...

Sun, 2 May 2021 20:24:04 EDT
Canadian golfer Mike Weir earns 1st win on PGA's senior tour
Canadian golfer Mike Weir won his first event on the PGA's senior tour on Sunday when he held steady with pars down the stretch for a 4-under 68 at the Insperity Invitational in Texas. ...

Sun, 2 May 2021 18:30:40 EDT
Quebec premier tells 'guardian angels,' other public-sector workers there's no money left for pay raises
Premier François Legault said that with the province facing several years of deficits because of pandemic spending, his salary offer was as good as it's going to get.

Sun, 2 May 2021 12:06:10 EDT
How labs in Nova Scotia are dealing with a COVID-19 testing backlog
Nova Scotia's microbiology labs are once again trying to ramp up capacity to deal with a backlog of 45,000 COVID-19 swabs.

Sun, 2 May 2021 18:46:53 EDT
How to pull off a pandemic birthday: One canoe, five stops along False Creek and several gifts from afar
A Vancouver actor surprised his partner with a socially distanced birthday party, with her friends stationed at various points across False Creek.

Sun, 2 May 2021 10:00:00 EDT
Animated videos bring stories of Enoch Cree Nation elders to life
Enoch Animated is a YouTube channel with 24 animated stories from three Enoch elders.

Sun, 2 May 2021 10:53:58 EDT
Games postponed at women's curling worlds after 4 positive COVID-19 cases found amongst broadcast crew
The women's world curling championship was put on pause after several positive COVID-19 cases were detected Sunday morning amongst the broadcast crew in Calgary.

Sun, 2 May 2021 05:00:00 EDT
N.S. cabin designed by iconic Canadian artist Alex Colville sells for $15K over asking price
The real estate listing suggests the view of the Strait may have inspired one of Colville's best-known works, To Prince Edward Island, painted in 1965.

Sun, 2 May 2021 14:01:46 EDT
'Archaic' government rules restricting Indigenous communities' control over elections: study
A new study shows Canada's current policies on Indigenous communities are hurting their democracy and having the power to implement things like online voting could make a big impact.



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