The Ontario Civilian Police Commission announced Friday an investigation into the leadership of the Thunder Bay Police Service.A civilian police oversight agency is now investigating the Thunder Bay Police Service, the second time the same agency has investigated the force in just five years. (Marc Doucette / CBC)The Ontario Civilian Police Commission announced Friday it…
As the protest against vaccine mandates heads into its third weekend in Ottawa and spreads to border towns, observers say the window for ending it peacefully is closing.Ottawa Police officers speak to a protester on Wellington Street as a protest against COVID-19 restrictions reaches its 14th day in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (Justin…
A New Brunswick judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the province over its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees. The Blaine Higgs government announced in October of 2021 a requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Ed Hunter/CBC)A New Brunswick judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the province over its COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. …
A 16-year-old pleaded not guilty in Montreal youth court to attempted murder, possession of a weapon and conspiracy to commit assault in relation to the incident outside St. Thomas high school in Montreal’s West Island.The victim was stabbed in the upper body during an altercation that took place Tuesday just outside St. Thomas High School…
Alberta reported 22 more deaths on Thursday, one day after the province began lifting its COVID-19 restrictions. Health Minister Jason Copping and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s chief medical officer of health, updated Albertans on COVID-19. (Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta, Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)The number of new admissions of COVID-positive patients to hospitals in the province peaked more than…
Even before any truckers started their engines to join the Ottawa-bound convoy against COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Premier Doug Ford laid out a timeline for easing the province’s public health measures. But since then, the political situation has changed, much more so than the pandemic situation. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Health Minister Christine Elliott arrive…
Gift Tshuma has dedicated his life to highlighting the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities and pushing for change. It’s a mission he’s merged with his passion for music.Gift Tshuma is a CBC 2022 Black Changemaker. (Cassandra Leslie/Ciel Photo)CBC Quebec is highlighting people from the province’s Black communities who are giving back, inspiring others…
Nine human rights complaints against the Thunder Bay Police Service in northwestern Ontario paint a picture of a force that alleges active discrimination against its members based on their mental health, race and gender.There are currently nine complaints against Thunder Bay Police Service leadership that have been filed to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario,…
Fumes from anti-vaccine mandate protesters’ trucks and smoke from their barbecues and campfires is damaging air quality in downtown Ottawa.Dozens of trucks have been idling in downtown Ottawa for nearly two weeks as demonstrations against pandemic measures continue. (Mike Cole/CBC News)Fumes from anti-vaccine mandate protesters’ trucks and smoke from their barbecues and campfires is damaging air quality…
It’s been a banner year for rabies in Canada’s Arctic, with infected foxes showing up in several communities. Some dogs have also been killed.An Arctic fox near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. It’s been a banner year for rabies in Canada’s Arctic, with infected foxes showing up in several communities. (Kayla Buhler)Susan Tulugarjuk was walking to work…
