Prisoner sues for Vegemite as human right
An Australian prisoner is suing for his right to eat Vegemite, sparking debate about prisoners' rights and cultural food access in correctional facilities.
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Prisoner Challenges Vegemite Ban in Human Rights Case
An Australian prisoner serving life for murder is suing the government, claiming the ban on Vegemite violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case heads to trial in 2025.
Ottawa Councillor Opposes Bill 60 Tenant Rights Changes
Ottawa Councillor Stéphanie Plante tables motion against Bill 60, which housing advocates warn weakens tenant rights and could increase homelessness in the city. Learn the details.
TD Bank Settles Human Rights Complaint in B.C.
TD Bank resolves human rights complaint filed by Muslim-Indigenous man denied service at Surrey branch. Settlement marks victory for religious accommodation rights in Canada.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
B.C. farmer decries omission in Cowichan land claim
A British Columbia farmer claims private property owners were excluded from Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title negotiations. Learn how this case could impact land rights across Canada.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan paramilitary killings
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the killings by paramilitary forces in Sudan's Darfur region. Read the latest developments.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan human rights crisis
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the escalating crisis in Sudan's Darfur region after hundreds killed in el-Fasher. Key developments and international response.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Nov 14-16
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Toronto Council Opposes Ontario Eviction Bill
Toronto City Council supports Mayor Olivia Chow's motion against Ontario legislation that critics say would make evictions easier for landlords. Learn about the housing policy debate.
Toronto Mayor Chow Opposes Ontario Eviction Changes
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow pushes back against Ontario government plans that would make evictions easier for landlords ahead of crucial city council meeting.
Mayor Chow Opposes Ontario's Easier Eviction Rules
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pushing back against the Ontario government's plan to simplify evictions for landlords ahead of a key council meeting. Learn about the potential impact on tenants.
Barrie residents return to fire-damaged Ross Street building
Months after devastating fire rendered building uninhabitable, Barrie residents return to salvage belongings from 96 Ross Street apartments. Recovery continues.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Transgender Passport Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing continued restrictions on gender marker changes for transgender Americans.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved
A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.
Ottawa: Rain break today, 5°C overnight low
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
Daylight Stabbing Outside Ottawa's Rideau Centre
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Guelph moves forward with vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw
Guelph's Committee of the Whole advances two major housing initiatives - a vacant home tax to increase housing supply and a renoviction bylaw to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions.
Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law
Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.
Free Museum Admission for Canadian Veterans in Winnipeg
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
Ottawa's First Snowfall Arrives: Winter 2025-2026 Begins
Ottawa residents woke up to the season's first significant snowfall, transforming the capital into a winter landscape. Discover how much snow fell, what to expect for the coming winter, and how the city is preparing.
Ottawa Weather: Rain Today, Snow Tonight
Ottawa residents should brace for dramatic weather changes with significant rainfall today followed by overnight snow. Get the complete forecast and preparation tips.
Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears
Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.
Ottawa man charged in double stabbing attacks downtown
A 27-year-old Ottawa man faces serious charges following two separate stabbing incidents that sent shockwaves through the downtown core. Learn about the police response and ongoing investigation.
Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta's notwithstanding clause use
Edmonton's Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta government's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in proposed legislation, calling it a dangerous precedent for democracy and human rights in Canada.
Van crashes through Ottawa garage, home damaged
A dramatic vehicle crash in Ottawa's Overbrook neighborhood left a home severely damaged after a van smashed directly into a residential garage. Emergency crews responded to the shocking incident that has residents concerned about road safety.
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