A tent is not an accommodation under N.S. regulations, judge rules

A Green and Liberal MPP have co-sponsored a private member's bill aimed at eradicating homelessness in Ontario within a decade. Experts believe the bill could significantly address the issue by ensuring the province adopts a "housing first" approach. The initiative comes as the number of individuals living in homeless encampments, such as the one at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener, remains relatively unchanged despite colder weather conditions. Full Article

Stella Mizak, an 18-year-old business student and vice-president of the University of Calgary campus conservative club, expresses her surprise at being labeled anti-feminist for supporting the Conservative party, arguing that true feminism allows women to choose their political beliefs. Alongside club adviser Seniru Ruwanpura, they discuss the need for conservatives to better engage female voters and counter misconceptions about their platform, particularly regarding issues like abortion. They highlight the influence of American politics on Canadian...

In a reflection on the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, the author recounts a childhood spent in Afghanistan surrounded by beauty and a narrative of hatred towards Israel. Following their family's escape from Taliban rule to Pakistan, they later returned to Afghanistan, gaining access to media and opportunities for understanding the world. Witnessing the devastating impact of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the author traveled to Israel with a peace-promoting organization, Sharaka, to seek a...

SummaryDuring a state visit to Italy on April 10, 2025, King Charles III presented a King's Coronation Medal to Maj. Casey Anderson, a military intelligence officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. This event took place in Ravenna, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the province's liberation from Nazi occupation, a significant military operation involving Canadian and British forces during the Second World War. The reception highlighted the historical ties and contributions of the Canadian military in...

The Trump administration has targeted Harvard University, cancelling its ability to enroll international students, which puts the academic futures of students like Cleo Carney, daughter of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, at risk. Following a lawsuit, Harvard won an initial court ruling allowing it to continue enrolling international students while the case proceeds, highlighting the importance of these students to the university and the country. As a first-year economics student and sustainability advocate at Harvard,...

Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta sent a significant five-page letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 16, outlining Alberta's urgent demands for economic revitalization, including a new oil pipeline to the west coast and major changes to federal regulations. Smith emphasizes the need for guaranteed access to tidewater, the removal of the cap on oil and gas emissions, and an overhaul of Bill C-69 to encourage investment and production in Alberta's energy sector. She...