Category Archives: Social
Political pressure grows for end to convoy protests as Ottawa warns of weekend surge
OTTAWA — Pressure has mounted on both sides of the border, and across the political aisle in Canada, for protesters blockading key crossings with the U.S. and others encamped by Parliament Hill to go home, or for officials to move
Personal info about military sex misconduct claimants inadvertently released
OTTAWA — The company administering the federal government's $900-million settlement deal with Armed Forces members and veterans who experienced sexual misconduct while in uniform has inadvertently released private information about dozens of claimants....
Census 2021: A snapshot of Atlantic Canada’s population and dwelling data
The 2021 census data for the Maritimes shows the three provinces have largely succeeded in reversing a decades-long decline in population over the past five years, thanks to a steady influx of Canadians from other provinces and immigrants from other
Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations
OTTAWA — On the Monday after the first weekend that trucks and demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Ottawa, Ellie Charters went for a walk in the area. "The vibe in Ottawa was eerie. It was scary," said Charters of her
Affordable housing, proximity to nature draws more Canadians to smaller urban centres
TORONTO — Last February, Audrey Eldaoud and Robert Mawe set out to find a single-family home where they could put down roots. With jobs that became permanently remote during the pandemic, the young couple was granted the chance to live anywhere
‘Remarkable turnaround’: Census figures show the Maritimes are growing rapidly
HALIFAX — After living in Toronto for 25 years, Beth Hitchcock was ready for a change, having grown weary of big city life. Over the years, the veteran magazine editor had developed an appreciation for the easygoing lifestyle in Nova Scotia,
Downtown populations climbed faster, though pandemic hampered rate of growth: census
TORONTO — When Mark Garner looks around downtown Toronto all he sees is growth. At Yonge and Gerrard streets, the executive director of the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area watches the lobby of the 80-storey Aura condos — the country's tallest
Ottawa police warn protesters of mischief charges for blocking streets
Ottawa police issued a long-awaited warning to the protesters clogging Canada's capital to clear the streets or risk criminal charges on Wednesday, while deep political divisions burst forward on Parliament Hill after nearly two weeks of anti-vaccine m...
Despite COVID-19, census shows population grew at fastest rate in G7, topping 36.9M
OTTAWA — Canada's population grew at a faster rate than many of its peers, rising to over 36.99 million on census day last year despite a historic slowdown caused by COVID-19. Statistics Canada said the national population grew by 5.2 per
Roughly 100 kids living in trucks involved in Ottawa convoy protest: police
OTTAWA — Roughly 100 kids are living in the trucks idling on the streets of downtown Ottawa during the cold, noisy and prolonged protest that has grabbed hold of the capital, police say. Police officers patrolling the core noticed families and