Category Archives: Social
The NOlympics Anywhere movement: how local anti-Olympic resistance went global
A new academic chapter traces how scattered local resistance to Olympic Games hosting evolved into a coordinated transnational movement — and examines what it would take to turn protest into structural change at the IOC. The chapter, “NOlympics Anywhere: Building
How Canadian media covers renoviction — and what it misses
A new study published in Housing Studies has examined how Canada’s mainstream print media frames renovictions — the practice of evicting tenants under the guise of renovation — finding that coverage has grown alongside the housing crisis but often stops
Pope’s health is an ‘extreme concern’ but trip to Canada remains unchanged: Miller
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says Pope Francis's upcoming trip to Canada remains unchanged at the moment, but the pontiff's health is an "extreme concern." Miller's comments come after the Vatican announced last week the 85-...
Personal information about more than 100 military sex misconduct claimants leaked
OTTAWA — The company overseeing the federal government's $900-million settlement deal with military members who experienced sexual misconduct in uniform is admitting to more privacy breaches, despite repeated promises to have fixed the problem. Epiq Cl...
Indigenous leaders survey members to explore racist responses when status cards used
VANCOUVER — The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is asking its members how much racism or discrimination they encounter when presenting their status card at banks or retail outlets. A news release from the organization says members will be asked to
Urgent measures must be taken to ensure rights of Canadian children: UN committee
OTTAWA — The United Nations committee on the rights of the child has released a report expressing serious concerns about the welfare of children in Canada — particularly those who are Indigenous. "The committee is deeply concerned about the discrimina...
Province demanded plan: Edmonton mayor outlines ways city will try to curb crime
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi highlighted provincial funding discrepancies between his city and Calgary to tackle homelessness as he outlined Thursday a plan to address rising crime in the downtown area. “Currently, there are approximately 634 permanent...
Pride organizers ban Manitoba premier, say she ducked out of parade
WINNIPEG — Organizers have banned Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson from future Pride events after she bowed out of an annual parade in Winnipeg. "She is not welcome any more to walk in Pride because she has flat out lied to our
Alberta smartphone app intends to reduce overdose deaths in drug users at home
CALGARY — The Alberta government has expanded a smartphone app aimed at preventing overdoses in people using drugs alone at home. Mike Ellis, associate minister of mental health and addictions, said Wednesday the app is confidential, free and availabl...
Ex-TRC director Kimberly Murray named special interlocutor for residential schools
OTTAWA — Canada's newly appointed interlocutor for unmarked burial sites at residential schools expects that prosecuting crimes against Indigenous children will be the "No. 1 conversation" with survivors and First Nations. Justice Minister David Lamett...
