Grassy Narrows residents demand Carney apologize for comments made about protest

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Grassy Narrows First Nation woman who suffers from mercury poisoning is insisting that Prime Minister Mark Carney apologize for saying…

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Some Vancouver bars weren’t prepared for demand during World Cup. Now, they’re bracing for what’s to come

Vancouver’s Tyler Broers said he’s never seen anything like what unfolded on Saturday. Australian World Cup fans filled his multi-level sports bar, Dublin Calling, before and after their team’s match against Turkey, and nearly drank the bar dry.  “That never happens. That was the first time I’ve ever felt like I was actually going to…

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Montreal North residents demand action over alleged racist conduct by police – Montreal

Community groups and residents in Montreal North are demanding immediate action following allegations of racist and violent behaviour by Montreal police officers against racialized residents, saying urgent steps are needed to restore trust and ensure accountability. The calls come after Montreal police director Fady Dagher announced late Friday that two officers have been suspended and…

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B.C. community reports high demand for rural permanent residency program

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill jobs saw 800 people receive permanent residency in the first two months of this year — and hundreds of applications…

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‘We demand your resignation’: Protesters march to Cambridge city hall after mayor interrupts Pride speech

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Pride group has organized a protest outside Cambridge city hall and is demanding the resignation of the mayor after she…

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