Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion of Canada Carla Qualtrough announced on Tuesday that earlier in the day, she introduced legislation to create “The Canada Disability Benefit.” She said it is intended to compliment other income sources for people with disabilities.

Fort Henry has opened its doors and is now operating ahead of the summer tourism season. While public health safety measures mean performances by the Fort Henry Guard won’t take place on the same scale, demonstrations are happening.

After originally opting of out allowing cannabis retailers in 2018, Pickering, Ont., now has its very first cannabis store. Lolly is a family-owned shop that put in its application in January to be approved for a cannabis retail licence with the city. The store is currently open to the public, but its official grand […]

Students from South Shore Elementary School in Regina Beach have launched a one-kilometre walk around their school to raise money for local refugees. The students are in grades 7 and 8 and came up with six different posters along the walking route to illustrate what it is like to be a refugee. Read more: […]

The Green Party of Canada has taken steps to try to formally remove its leader Annamie Paul. On Tuesday night, the party is set to hold a vote that — if successful — would kick off a process that could ultimately see Paul turfed as the party’s leader, according to a source who spoke […]

Despite being surrounded by water, there is a significant lack of waterfront access on the island of Montreal. The Grand Splash invites Quebecers to jump into bodies of water in nine different locations across the province to raise awareness on the lack of clean swimming water. Olivia O’Malley has more.

The idea of eliminating blind bidding from residential real estate transactions is gaining steam among those looking for a quick way to squirt some cold water onto Canada’s sizzling hot housing market. In B.C., for example, the provincial government is reviewing blind bidding as part of a broader effort to strengthen protections for homebuyers. […]

It’s a title that has been won in Alberta several times and once again, our province has a number of candidates in the running for the title of Canada’s Best Restroom. Cintas Canada has unveiled its five finalists for the 2021 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest and three Alberta loos have made the cut: one […]

Calls are growing to rename Ryerson University, because its namesake Egerton Ryerson was a key architect in Canada’s residential schools. Eric Sorensen explains what happens now that the statue of Ryerson has been toppled, and how the university is considering its next steps.

Changes are being made to wildlife regulations in Saskatchewan, giving better access to hunters dealing with mobility impairments using a motorized wheelchair, in an announcement made by the province Monday. In 2020, Saskatchewan allowed the use of motorized mobility equipment for hunters with disabilities, but required a permit. Read more: ‘Choked me up’: motorized […]