One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges systemic racism within the force. A statement of claim filed last week in Federal Court alleges that Margorie Hudson and other employees were subjected to racism by...
In a rare occurrence, fishermen from Vancouver snagged a barracuda in Alberni Inlet when they were out on a salmon testing program for the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Tyler Vogrig and his dad were on board their vessel Nita Maria last week when a barracuda was chased into their...
Health officials in Prince Edward Island have identified one new case of COVID-19, involving a woman in her 80s from Queens County. According to a press release, she is at home and is in self-isolation. Her reason for transmission does not appear to be connected to the province’s cluster of...
Health officials in Quebec have identified 114 new cases of COVID-19, which marks the second highest increase to its total since June 25. Seven more victims have also been added to its death toll of 5,627. Three patients have died since Saturday’s update, while the other four occurred before...
Montreal public health officials are asking that anyone who has been to a bar in the city since July 1, be tested for COVID-19. The request comes after at least eight cases of COVID-19, among “contagious clients or employees,” have been linked to at least five Montreal bars. “I’m very...
There were 116 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ontario on Monday, as well as three new deaths reported in connection with the virus. The majority of new cases came from the Greater Toronto Area. There were 34 new cases reported in Toronto, 38 in Peel region, and six in...
Premier François Legault announced on Monday that masks are now mandatory for everyone in indoor spaces throughout the provinces. Businesses that don’t enforce patrons to wear masks could face fines of $400-$6,000. Masks are also mandatory on public transit. The regulations come as the province announces 100 new cases today,...
A Quebec man has been charged by the RCMP's national security team after allegedly advocating for genocide against the Muslim community and prime minister Justin Trudeau. The RCMP say Andre Audet, 62 of Boucherville, left "disturbing online posts" which have resulted in a multitude of charges, including: advocating genocide, public...
The 28-year-old suffered numerous injuries after her dirt midget car flipped during a POWRI Racing event in Grain Valley, MO. Balcaen was admitted to a hospital where they determined she had a collapsed lung, concussion and a few small burns. Balcaen, who stars in a show on CMT called Racing...
The Ontario government has announced parts of the province will be able to move into Stage 3 of reopening on Friday. These regions are: Algoma Public Health Brant County Health Unit Chatham-Kent Public Health Eastern Ontario Health...