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Pride festivals seek federal $3M as corporations pull back support amid DEI backlash
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Pride festivals are seeking $3 million annually from Ottawa to fill a funding gap left by organizers pulling back funding amid a backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Leaders from across the country argue Pride parades and other programming at festivals celebrating LGBTQ+ people help to promote inclusion and boost tourism revenues. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals to debate age restrictions on social media, AI chatbots
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Age restrictions on using social media accounts and AI chatbots are among the topics up for debate when Liberal party grassroots gather next month for their national convention. Party rank-and-file are set to meet in Montreal for their policy convention April 9 through 11, where 24 different policy resolutions are on the agenda. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche safety urged by WorkSafeBC after four skiers killed
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s Workers’ Compensation Board is urging employers to ensure their employees’ safety when working in avalanche terrain, after four deaths in two separate slides over the weekend. WorkSafeBC has issued an information bulletin reminding employers that they’re required to make sure employees are not exposed to avalanche hazards as part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. safety board to provide update on fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
NEW YORK — United States officials are expected to provide another update Tuesday afternoon about their investigation into the fatal collision of an Air Canada plane on a runway at LaGuardia Airport. Two pilots were killed in the collision with a firefighting truck on the runway Sunday night. On air traffic control radio, one controller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future of Sport in Canada Commission calls for sport system overhaul
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report states that sport stands at a defining moment. The report released today says the current fragmented, inconsistent and too-often unsafe system doesn’t meet the expectations of Canadians. The commission held cross-country consultations, conducted a public survey, held a summit and issued two public reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four premiers ask for greater say in superior, appeal court judge appointments
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts. They say in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that having their governments actively engaged in the process will help ensure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government is considering amendments that would weaken a landmark reconciliation law that says the province will take “all measures” to align the rights of Indigenous Peoples with existing provincial legislation.. Amendments to the law proposed in a confidential letter sent to some First Nations leaders in the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Investigating Air Canada crash, Flying anxiety, Trade war drags
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Aviation experts to probe Air Canada flight after fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport Aviation experts have arrived in New York City to probe how an Air Canada flight from Montreal crash-landed at LaGuardia Airport, killing its two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aviation experts to probe Air Canada flight after fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
NEW YORK — American aviation experts have arrived in New York City to probe how an Air Canada flight from Montreal crash-landed at LaGuardia Airport, killing its two pilots and injuring many others. Disaster struck late Sunday when the jetliner carrying 72 passengers and four crew touched down and crashed into a firefighting truck moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he doubts British Columbia Premier David Eby is well qualified to act as the fashion police. Eby thrust political attire onto the agenda this month when he dressed down Opposition legislature member Gavin Dew for wearing a grey hoodie as he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget today, with a focus on affordability and health care. Property taxes have been rising in many areas, and a government source tells The Canadian Press that the budget will boost a credit homeowners receive on education property taxes by $100 starting next year. ... Read More »
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