Category Archives: Social
A quick look at recently implemented changes to Canada’s Divorce Act
VICTORIA — Changes to the federal Divorce Act went into effect on March 1. Here is a look at some of the changes: — The amendments outline specific factors to be considered when a court decides what would be in a
Mother of slain daughters supports recent changes to Canada’s Divorce Act
VICTORIA — Legal experts and a mother whose ex-partner was convicted of murdering their two daughters hope changes to Canada's Divorce Act will better protect children. Changes to the law took effect at the beginning of March. They place more emphasis
Canadian soldier found dead in his quarters in Afghanistan: military
OTTAWA — A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has died in Afghanistan. The Defence Department says Master Warrant Officer Guy Adam Law was found dead in his quarters at the Canadian Embassy in Kabul on Feb. 25. A statement says
In pre-budget request, cities ask Liberals for $7 billion for rapid-housing program
OTTAWA — Canada's municipalities are asking the federal government to include $7 billion in its upcoming budget for cities and housing providers to buy disused properties and quickly turn them into affordable housing. The Federation of Canadian Munici...
Sajjan aide emailed military ombudsman about allegations days after meeting in 2018
OTTAWA — A newly released email appears to support former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne's assertion that he told Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about an allegation of sexual misconduct against then-defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance three years ago....
Judge reserves decision in church challenge of B.C. public health rules
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision on a request from three churches to throw out provincial health orders that prevent them from holding in-person services. Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson said Friday he doe...
Judge questions whether B.C.’s top doctor appreciated right to religious freedom
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor understands the importance of balancing any COVID-19 restrictions against the charter right to freedom of religion, a lawyer for the province's attorney general has told the B.C. Supreme Court. In a hearing ove...
Ex-ombudsman says he told defence minister about Vance allegations in 2018
OTTAWA — Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne told a parliamentary committee Wednesday that he informed Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan of allegations of misconduct against Gen. Jonathan Vance during a “hostile” closed-door meeting three years ago. ...
A look at the mixed messages and confusion surrounding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Cheers quickly shifted to confusion upon the approval of a third COVID-19 vaccine for Canadians, with federal officials touting a bolstered arsenal against the pandemic while acknowledging limitations.But what appears to be contradictory advice is more...
B.C. to extend rent freeze through 2021, increase protections against ‘renovictions’
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will introduce legislative changes to extend a rent freeze through the end of the year, as well as stop illegal "renovictions" and improve the dispute resolution process for tenants and landlords. The ...
