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In 1989, Wanda Kagan began her career as an administrative officer for the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal — a regional health authority in Quebec’s biggest city. Thirty-six years later, Kagan — a 60-year-old Black woman — remains one of the few racialized employees in her department. Now on the cusp of …
Read More »She lost her job after her maternity leave. Now she’s been denied EI
First-time mom Celia Johnston was looking forward to going back to work after taking full advantage of her maternity and parental leave. “I was excited as a new mom to get back to doing something a little bit more for myself and having a purpose that was a little bit …
Read More »Video shows woman dragged from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis as she tells them she’s autistic
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. As violent clashes between ICE agents and protesters escalate in Minneapolis, video is now circulating of …
Read More »Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here’s what she’s learned about Trump’s America
If you ask Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman how to get Trump-era Republicans on Canada’s side, she’ll tell you a story about a stuffed bison head. Hillman first came to Washington as deputy ambassador in 2017. She says around that time, Canada was trying to make inroads with …
Read More »Homeowner says she’s out $381K after hiring Ottawa contractor to renovate kitchen
An Ottawa couple says they’ve lost out on more than $381,000 after hiring a construction contractor to renovate their kitchen — citing delays, lack of inspections and oversight, and ultimately “poor” workmanship that they say ended up flooding their kitchen and basement within weeks of the project’s completion. “It was …
Read More »A ‘more serious public image’: How the Princess of Wales is making it clear she’s back in the public eye
After finishing her chemotherapy treatment last year, it was clear that Catherine, Princess of Wales, would take only measured and gradual steps back into public life. One notable step came the other day when she made her first public speech in two years. She spoke of her work promoting early …
Read More »She found the Amelia Earhart statue but instead of a reward, she’s become a suspect
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. When Elaine Traverse discovered the stolen Amelia Earhart statue four months ago, she thought the big cash reward that was on offer would be hers. It hasn’t …
Read More »TD Bank joins Anti-Scam Coalition, but tells customer she’s responsible for $10,000 lost in phone scam
Canada’s big banks, police, major telcos and the federal government have joined forces to protect Canadians from the growing scourge of financial scams. Called the Anti-Scam Coalition, the initial plan of attack is an educational campaign set to launch next month. But several victims of bank fraud and industry experts told …
Read More »She’s fought for clean water for years and fears proposed Ontario permit changes will hurt First Nations
Makasa Looking Horse Henry remembers the moment she learned some people in her community had never tasted clean tap water. “A lot of people have to rely on buying water, not having any hooked-up water, piped-in water and running water in their households,” she said. “This is a huge stressor …
Read More »She ain’t heavy, she’s my wife: Wife-carrying contest returns in Finland
7 hours ago News Duration 1:20 The 2025 Wife-Carrying World Championships concluded over the weekend in Sonkajärvi, Finland, with this year’s edition featuring a team event and a separate women’s series. Altogether, more than 200 people from 18 countries took part, with U.S. couple Caleb and Justine Roesler emerging victorious …
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