The Alberta government has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people, including one that would require children under 16 to have parental consent if they want to change their names or pronouns at school. Premier Danielle Smith says it's all in an effort to keep children safe, while NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says Smith's government is picking on vulnerable people.
November 1, 2024 - 09:40 | | The Globe and Mail
The Old Brewery Mission, Montreal's largest emergency shelter, has transformed its dormitories into small rooms. One outreach worker says many would rather stay in encampments than dorms, and that the private rooms help meet a person's "basic needs."
November 1, 2024 - 09:36 | | CBC News - Canada
Today, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the recipient of the 2024 Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
This year’s ceremony will take place at City Hall on Thursday, November 14, 7 pm.
The 15 Order of Ottawa inductees for 2024 are:
Alexandra Badzak
Devinder Chaudhary
Ken Craig
Josephine Etowa
Franklin Epape
Tina Fedeski
Paul Fournier
Catherine Mensour
Robert Merkley
Leonard Potechin
Louisa Taylor
Christina Tessier
Andrew Waitman
Lisa Weagle
Jeffrey York
Mr. Robert Merkley is unavailable to attend...
November 1, 2024 - 09:29 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
More than 44 years after human remains were found in a rural area of Markham, Ont., police are revealing that the deceased was an inmate who had escaped prison just a month before his body was found.
November 1, 2024 - 09:27 | Phil Tsekouras | CTV News - Canada
The City of Toronto has announced several traffic and security measures in preparation for Taylor Swift’s six-show stop in the city next month. City officials are urging patience and caution as Toronto could expect up to 500,000 visitors around the concert dates.
November 1, 2024 - 09:12 | | The Globe and Mail
Striking Boeing workers will vote on Nov. 4 on an improved contract offer that includes a 38 per cent pay rise over four years and a larger signing bonus, and carries the endorsement of their union, which told members it had extracted all it could from the plane maker.
November 1, 2024 - 09:11 | | The Globe and Mail