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Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments

Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments," saying she's worried about people who "speak up in solidarity with Gaz
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Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

OTTAWA — Newly tabled legislation to fight interference from abroad would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry.
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Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

WINNIPEG — Family of one of four women who died at the hands of an accused serial killer said they were shocked Monday to hear him admit to the slayings ahead of the start of his trial. They warned the fight is far from over.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration.
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Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton.
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Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

OTTAWA — Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to "justify" the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism.
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Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.
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'Incendiary devices' found at Quebec construction site for Northvolt EV battery plant

'Incendiary devices' found at Quebec construction site for Northvolt EV battery plant

MONTREAL — A company building a major factory for electric vehicle batteries in Quebec says incendiary devices were found Monday morning at its construction site east of Montreal, in what is the latest act of alleged vandalism against the project.
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Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

TORONTO — Ontario's premier called for pro-Palestinian protest encampments to move off university campuses Monday even as one Toronto university suggested it was making progress in its talks with demonstrators.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard’s application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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