Canadian police and migrant aid groups are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump’s United States at the same time Canada deals with record numbers of refugee claimants and is trying to bring in fewer immigrants. The former and now future U.S. president swept to power this week in part on a promise to
When Tara Graham’s mother was killed three weeks ago, her death was made public in a police news release. But what wasn’t made public was her mother’s name, her face or her story.So Graham says her family is speaking out — because her mother, Brenda Tatlock-Burke, was the victim of intimate partner violence.“She was just
An elementary school in Halifax — home to Canada’s largest military base — is backing down on a request it made asking veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members who might attend the school’s Remembrance Day services to ditch their military uniforms if they plan to attend. The November newsletter from the Sackville Heights Elementary
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, Canadian government officials say they have a “plan” to ensure the country’s border security and control over who comes into the country. Speaking Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government is focused on Canada’s border and potential impacts of what could
Peel Regional Police say they are aware of a protest that occurred at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday. Federal minister Anita Anand posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she is “concerned about reports of unacceptable violent attacks at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton.”“All religions, Hindus included, have the right
Housing experts who have long promoted moving new home construction from suburbs to urban centres are calling for a similar approach to policy, saying several ideas currently percolating on the fringes of society in Canada have proven successful elsewhere and deserve a more central place in the national conversation. They argue widespread adoption of government-supported
A convict who became Canada ‘s youngest designated dangerous offender after sexually assaulting a three-month-old baby is seeking escorted leave from prison to attend Indigenous cultural ceremonies in Vancouver. Tara Desousa, now 43, has applied to Federal Court to overturn a decision by B.C.’s Fraser Valley Institution to deny her “escorted temporary absences” from the
After Canada Post presented its latest offer to workers, the risk of a looming disruption is likely leaving Canadians worried about what will happen with their mail. The offers made Tuesday saw the Crown corporation vow to protect and enhance “what’s important to CUPW-represented employees,” including higher wage increases amounting to 11.5 per cent over
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The organization helping the family of a young employee who was found dead in a Halifax Walmart store says her relatives are headed to Canada. The Maritime Sikh Society confirmed Gursimran Kaur’s father has received an emergency visa on compassionate grounds. He and Kaur’s brother are making
By Rianna Lim The Canadian Press Posted October 30, 2024 7:29 am Updated October 30, 2024 12:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new poll suggests more than a quarter of Canadians will spend $100 or more on Halloween, with roughly 70 per cent of respondents saying they’ll