Category Archives: Social
Soldier cleared of charges related to alleged incidents in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has been found not guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement after prosecutors declined to present any evidence against him. Master Cpl. Anthony Chand was charged in February 2020 with sexual assau...
Iran and CAR lose voting rights in UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran and the Central African Republic are in arrears on paying their dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and will lose their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the U.N. chief said in a
Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply-chain problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a somewhat faster pace in April and May despite disruptions that choked supplies to the nations manufacturers, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday.
Majority of Conservative MPs vote in favour of defeated sex-selective abortion bill
OTTAWA — A majority of Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's caucus voted Wednesday in support of a bill that sought to restrict certain abortions even as he voted it down, saying he respects a woman's right to choose. Saskatchewan MP Cathay Wagantall
Harvard researchers recommend Census not use privacy tool
A group of Harvard researchers has come out against the U.S. Census Bureau's use of a controversial method to protect privacy with the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, saying it doesn't produce data good enough for re...
More than 100 LGBTQ candidates compete in Mexican election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For years, transgender activist Roshell Terranova protested in the streets and knocked on the doors of Mexico’s Congress to make the demands of the country's LGBTQ community known. Now thanks to her efforts and an electoral
Quebec economy minister resigns after ethics commissioner calls for his suspension
Quebec Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon has resigned, Premier François Legault announced Wednesday, after the province’s ethics commissioner called for him to be suspended from the legislature over an ongoing conflict of interest. In a report tabled ...
Nova Scotia and Ottawa announce funding for 65 more affordable housing units
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia and federal governments announced Wednesday they will spend a total of $3.2 million to build 65 affordable housing units for seniors and low-income residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Port Hawkesbury and Oyster Pond. ...
Budapest to rename streets to protest Chinese university
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Budapest city officials are planning to rename streets in an area where a Chinese university loyal to China's Communist Party is due to open a branch, in a signal of protest and solidarity with the victims
Victims of military sexual trauma turned away from peer-support programs: ombudsman
OTTAWA — Canada's veterans ombudsman is adding her voice to long-standing calls for the federal government to create a dedicated peer-support program for those who have experienced sexual trauma while serving in uniform. The request follows an investig...
