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TSILHQOT’IN CASE: Open Letter to First Nations Chiefs in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in the Tsilhqot’in case has changed Canada forever. Justice has been served. But for how long? The answer is ours to determine. The Supreme Court, on instructions from previous aboriginal title cases, has clearly affirmed the legitimacy in Canadian law of aboriginal title over our traditional territories.…
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The Weather Network: Seawall collapse prompts another state of emergency as B.C. copes with heavy rains
Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 12:44 PM – The partial collapse of a seawall near Delta, B.C., forced a local state of emergency to be declared Tuesday, and Wednesday brought a new set of concerns as high tide and high winds complicated the situation. More details are emerging Wednesday as the Delta mayor meets with the…
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CBC Live: A giant of Montreal: Watch Jean Béliveau funeral live on CBCNews.ca
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Play as you are: Olympians set positive goals for LGBTQ in Canadian sport
By Callum Ng The news: On Tuesday (December 2nd) the Canadian Olympic Committee announced plans to foster LGBTQ inclusivity in national sport. The #OneTeam Athlete Ambassador program will hit schools to speak about mental fitness and equality, supported by a first-ever school resource on LGBTQ issues. Egale Canada, the foremost national charity promoting LGBTQ human rights,…
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Canada lands China for opening match of FIFA Women’s World Cup
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tip for Freezing Cheese
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Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
MONTRÉAL – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6): “Today, I am honoured to attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the tragic École Polytechnique massacre. “We stand together in remembrance of the fateful…
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MoneySense: 2015 Charity 100: A smarter way to give
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Nature Conservancy of Canada Invites you to Give the Gift of Nature
A Gift of Canadian Nature is sure to please – perfect for nature lovers, animal lovers and those on your list who have everything, these symbolic gifts of habitat give twice, once to your loved one and once to Canada’s wilderness. Help NCC protect Canada’s natural beauty today. Begin your shopping by selecting your gifts…
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The Legion Supports Veterans
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Canadian Angus Association Set to Launch New Video Broadcast to Share the Angus Story
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB– The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) is proud and excited to announce that on December 12th, 2014 they will launch Angus Central Television (AC-TV). AC-TV is a video broadcast that will share Angus news with members and other industry partners. Using this new platform allows for a story to be told and…
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Avian influenza confirmed on two farms in Fraser Valley
VICTORIA – Preliminary testing by the Province of British Columbia has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza on two farms in the Fraser Valley; a turkey farm in Abbotsford and a broiler breeder farm in Chilliwack. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has placed the two farms under quarantine to control disease spread and…
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CRTC Supports the “Leave the Phone Alone” Road Safety Awareness Campaign
OTTAWA and GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 4, 2014 /CNW/ – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced its support for the “Leave the Phone Alone” road safety awareness campaign initiated by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). The CRTC urges Canadians to use their mobile devices responsibly and to avoid talking on the phone,…
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CFIB Proposes Permanent Solutions to Chronic Labour Shortages
Taking the “temporary” out of the TFW program Toronto/Calgary – In a new report released today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) calls for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to be replaced with a stronger solution to address permanent labour shortages. Geared towards entry-level workers, CFIB’s proposed Introduction to Canada Visa would simultaneously…
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RCMP Kamloops – Police Continue Search for Suspects in Officer Shooting
An intensive search for the suspects involved in the shooting of a Kamloops RCMP officer on Wednesday morning continues. Kamloops RCMP Detachment – On December 3, 2014 at 2:45 am, members of the Kamloops RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a white Chrysler Intrepid at Bachelor Drive and North River Drive when shots were fired.…
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