After Brett Favaro posted his ticket on social media, the fine was rescinded as a “one-time courtesy” and the ticket reduced to a “warning.”Brett Favaro received an $80 ticket, right, for plugging his electric vehicle into a wall outlet at Surrey’s Central City mall where he drew 13 cents worth of electricity in one hour.…
A new City of Ottawa memo is shedding more light on the early days of the truck convoy protest and when officials thought participants in the disruptive occupation were going to leave town.Protesters mass outside the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council on Feb. 12, a week before the last remaining participants were dispersed…
It’s become clear to all by now that NATO is not going to risk a Third World War by imposing a no-fly zone in Ukrainian airspace contested by Russian warplanes. But perhaps the debate over a no-fly zone has distracted attention from other actions that Canada — and what Russian President Vladimir Putin calls “the…
The case, known as ‘Dossier X,’ has bewildered Quebec’s legal community. It only came to light after the defendant, a police informant, appealed the guilty verdict to the Quebec Court of Appeal.The case, known only as “Dossier X,” was conducted covertly with the approval of the Crown prosecutors involved, along with the presiding judge and…
Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to denounce government inaction on fighting climate change as part of a series of worldwide environmental protests.Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to denounce government inaction on fighting climate change as part of a series of worldwide environmental protests. The events were part of the…
While speaking at an event touting the environmental benefit of electrifying Memorial University’s oil heating system, Premier Andrew Furey emphasized his support for Bay du Nord.Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey reiterated his support for the province’s oil industry on Friday. (Mark Quinn/CBC) Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey on Friday downplayed back-to-back setbacks for the…
Ontario has released its latest Sunshine List of public sector employees who made more than $100,000.Ontario has released its Sunshine List of top earners for 2021. (Ed Middleton/CBC)Ontario has released its 2021 Sunshine List of public sector employees who made more than $100,000 over the past year, with power company and hospital executives among the…
Kaif Ali is one a growing number of Somalis who advocates say have had their refugee claims invalidated by the Immigration and Refugee Board, and who could face deportation because of the fraudulent passports they used to flee their homeland.Kaif Ali, 23, is a nursing student and front-line health-care worker, who arrived in Canada in 2018 after she…
Oscar nominations for CODA and Audible are a rare but encouraging sign that the industry is recognizing actors and stories from the deaf community. Canadians working in the film industry say inclusivity also means hiring behind-the-scenes collaborators who are deaf.Emilia Jones stars in CODA as Ruby, the only hearing person in a tight-knit family of…
When she decided to learn Oji-Cree, Rochelle Bragg gained more than vocabulary. She also learned to appreciate her family’s roots and legacy.Rochelle Bragg, standing on the right, is pictured with four generations of her family in 2015. Her mother, Linda, speaks Oji-Cree fluently as do her grandparents. (Rochelle Bragg)This First Person article is the experience…