Ontario sets new planning rules intended to boost home building

By: Allison Jones Ontario’s housing minister announced a new set of planning rules Tuesday, which he said will set the stage for a “long-term building…

Ontario clamps down on supervised drug consumption, to close 10 sites

By: Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario is revamping its approach to the drug crisis by banning consumption sites that are close to schools, introducing…

As hate-crime landscape evolves, a reminder — online behaviour exists in real life

By: Ashley Joannou A lawyer with the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says it’s wise to remember that even though charges over offensive social media…

Atlantic Ballet of Canada to launch Indigenous dance program in Moncton

The Atlantic Ballet of Canada is spearheading an Indigenous dance program this fall that will allow eight dancers to train close to their communities and…

Police identify two victims of north Toronto shooting that left three dead

Toronto police have identified the victims of a shooting that left three people dead, including the gunman, on Monday.  Police say 54-year-old Arash Missaghi of…

B.C. liberties group to file complaint of violent arrests in pro-Palestine protest

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says it will be filing a complaint with the Vancouver Police Department's civilian oversight board alleging officers used excessive…

Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire forces out hundreds of residents in 4 neighbourhoods

Hundreds of residents in four neighbourhoods in the southern end of Fort McMurray have been ordered out as a wildfire threatens the Alberta community, bringing…

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women’s 200 free at Olympic Trials

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh earned her second straight victory at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first…

B.C. First Nation surveys school site as it hosts meeting on unmarked graves

A First Nations community in B.C.’s northern Interior that is hosting a gathering of Indigenous groups involved in the search for unmarked graves says it’s…

Historic Haida Nation agreement shows the world how to uphold Indigenous rights

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available…

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation launches official app

By Ethan Braund, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new app is aimed at improving communication among members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.…

High levels of carbon dioxide, mould found in homes on Ontario reserves: study

A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon dioxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that…

Quebec, Inuit to reopen self government negotiations in new year

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and the organization that officially represents Inuit in the province are reopening negotiations around self-government for the province’s Far North.…

Qapik Attagutsiak, last survivor of Inuit war effort and beloved elder, dies at 103

Qapik Attagutsiak was already a young woman in 1940, a mother at ease on the land and a skilled midwife, when she heard about a…

Quebec judge authorizes class action lawsuit alleging abuse at Indigenous day schools

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Indigenous people who allege they received lower-quality education than other…