As racism allegations surface in Montréal-Nord, what now?
People working with Montréal-Nord’s youth say there is a pressing “urgency to act” following a police racism scandal in the borough. While calling [...]
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, June 11 and runs until July 19, 2026. It is jointly hosted across North America by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This World [...]
Federal Public servants can now apply for early retirement incentives
Now that the federal budget bill has received royal assent, the Treasury Board has started implementing early retirement incentives it is offering to public servants. The [...]
Toronto votes to ban ceremonial raising of foreign flags
City council has voted to ban the ceremonial raising of foreign flags at City Hall and civic centres. In a 19-7 vote on Thursday night, the motion first put forth by Coun. [...]
IOC bars transgender women from competing in Olympic
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s events, based on the results of mandatory genetic screening. The IOC [...]
Patricia Kimani death and funeral
We are greatly saddened to announce the death of Patricia Wambui Kimani, fondly known as Pat. Patricia passed away on Thursday March 4, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital [...]
Canada officially joins the EU’s loans-for-weapons program
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada has now officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans to member states to [...]
2 teachers on leave after racist social media messages discovered: TCDSB
Two teachers have been put on leave from a North York high school as the Toronto Catholic District School Board investigates an exchange of racist messages on social media. [...]
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: Who are the victims?
Eight people were killed last week in a mass shooting at a school and home in the remote rural community of Tumbler Ridge in the western province of British Columbia. Six [...]
John Kamau Karunda – death and fundraising
This is a gentle nudge to continue supporting the funeral arrangements for our beloved John Karunda. Many of you have already contributed, and we are truly grateful. Your [...]