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Biggest landowner in Cowichan area wants Aboriginal title case reopened, in rare move
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
A company that says it is the biggest private landowner in the Cowichan Tribes’ Aboriginal title area in Richmond, B.C., says it will ask the British Columbia Supreme Court to take the rare step of reopening the landmark case. Montrose Properties says it should be party to the litigation that resulted in a judgment that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. RCMP trio violated code of conduct with racist, sexist messages: adjudicator
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
An RCMP adjudicator has found three B.C constables failed to treat people with respect and courtesy when they posted racist, sexist and homophobic comments in a group chat with other officers and on police computer terminals. Louise Morel found Coquitlam constables Mersad Mesbah, Ian Solven and Philip Dick violated the RCMP code and displayed discreditable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia judge approves $32-million settlement for people with disabilities
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
HALIFAX — A judge has approved one of the largest class-action settlements in Nova Scotia history, saying the agreement could see the province paying $32 million to as many as 2,600 residents with disabilities. The award is aimed at compensating mentally and physically disabled residents who for years were wrongly denied social assistance benefits under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Name of founding Hells Angels member appears on Montreal-area tombstone
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — The name of a founding member of the Hells Angels in Canada has appeared on a new tombstone showcasing the logo of the outlaw biker gang at a parish cemetery on Montreal’s South Shore. On Thursday afternoon, a worker engraved the name Normand Labelle “Billy” on the large, black tombstone in St-Basile-le-Grand, Que., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government’s move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause, saying democracy is when elected officials make decisions — not the courts. The government passed the law last week to end a three-week teachers strike, saying the growing toll on more than 740,000 students demanded action. Smith ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is ‘going to happen’
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney came close to telling a Bay Street audience today that he will secure a new pipeline for Alberta, offering his strongest endorsement yet of the idea. During an address to the Canadian Club Toronto this afternoon Carney told the audience not worry because “we’re on the pipeline stuff” without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of Ottawa mass murder victims calls on immigration department for help
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The brother and father of an Ottawa man whose wife and four children were killed in a gruesome mass stabbing last year are asking the federal government for help as they face immigration challenges. Febrio De-Zoysa was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty on Thursday to killing Darshani Ekanayake, her four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre lays out market-first opposition to Carney’s federal budget in speech
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for removing obstacles to homebuilding and promoting market competition in a speech today offering his alternative to the Liberal budget tabled earlier this week. Poilievre delivered his address to a business crowd at the Economic Club of Canada, a few blocks away from the Canadian Club Toronto, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal government survives second confidence vote amid Conservative caucus turmoil
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Conservatives helped the minority Liberal government survive a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon. The House of Commons recorded a vote of 307 against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget, and 30 in favour. On Thursday, the Bloc and NDP teamed up to vote against a Conservative motion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Liberals survive second confidence vote amid Tory caucus turmoil
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government survived a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon, with the Conservatives voting against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget. The House of Commons recorded a vote of 307 against the Bloc amendment, and 30 in favour of it. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police adopt new practices to support victims of strangulation
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal police are expanding a pilot project meant to provide better support for victims of strangulation in relation to domestic violence. The 18-month pilot launched in May 2024 in Montreal’s east end handled 348 cases of strangulation. Police say studies show that when someone attempts to strangle their intimate partner, the risk increases ... Read More »
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