Montreal at the quarter century: 25 ways the city has changed in 25 years

SummaryA judge has invalidated tuition increases and French language requirements for out-of-province Canadian students, determining that the Higher Education Ministry failed to provide adequate data to support its assertion that these students were not integrating into Quebec society. McGill University's principal and vice-chancellor, Deep Saini, warned that raising tuition rates for these students could lead to "serious consequences" for the institution. This ruling underscores the legal challenges surrounding educational policies affecting out-of-province students in Quebec....

Summary On May 1, 2024, British Columbia will observe the one-year anniversary of regulations governing short-term rentals, which were implemented across communities with populations exceeding 10,000. These regulations stipulate that short-term rentals are permissible only in principal residences, secondary suites, or auxiliary structures such as laneway houses situated on the property. The announcement regarding these regulations was made by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon during an event in Burnaby, B.C. Full Article

Days after Liberal Leader Mark Carney labeled China as Canada’s biggest security threat, Liberal candidate Majid Jowhari was featured in a video describing China as a “like-minded ally” and advocating for stronger trade ties amid U.S. tariffs. Jowhari, who represents Richmond Hill South and is co-chair of the Canada-China legislative association, emphasized the need to protect partnerships with key trading partners, including China, while also addressing anti-Asian racism. His remarks contrast sharply with Carney’s stance,...

Tsilhqot'in National Government Advocates for Support Amid Drug Crisis During a visit to the United Nations, Vice-Chief Francis Laceese of the Tsilhqot'in National Government emphasized the ongoing toxic drug crisis as a continuation of historical threats faced by Indigenous Peoples, such as the impacts of residential schools and the smallpox epidemic of the 1860s in British Columbia. The government is urging both the B.C. and Canadian governments to increase funding for recovery beds and essential...

SummaryWhen their mother confiscated their cell phones for the day, St. Thomas sisters Lillie and Harper O'Reilly were encouraged to play outside. They took to a puddle in front of their house, where they held up a sign asking passing vehicles to splash them with rainwater. The playful moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, showcasing their creativity and fun in the rain. Full Article

Ontario's Court Ruling on Gender-Affirming Surgery Ontario’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the province must fund an out-of-country, penis-sparing vaginoplasty for a transgender and non-binary resident, K.S., marking the third unanimous decision in her favor. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) initially denied funding, arguing the procedure was not listed in its Schedule of Benefits and considered experimental, but K.S. successfully appealed, emphasizing her significant gender dysphoria and the necessity of the surgery to...