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Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

TORONTO — Black youth in Canada face multiple barriers in getting access to mental health services — and health-care providers can make the situation more difficult, experts say.
Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting

Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting

OTTAWA — For a committee struck to review an emergency, the approach to reporting back to Canadians has been less than urgent.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks made it out of the first round Friday night, while the Toronto Maple Leafs look to accomplish something they haven't done in decades on Saturday.

Sports scoreboard for Friday, May 3, 2024

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round Vancouver 1 Nashville 0 (Vancouver wins best-of-seven series 4-2) Vegas 2 Dallas 0 (Best-of-seven series tied 3-3) --- AHL Playoffs Division Semifinals Cleveland 4 Belleville 3 (OT) (Best-of-five series ti

WHL: Blades take 5-4 OT win over Warriors to take 3-2 series lead

SASKATOON — Fraser Minten capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 18:15 into overtime as the Saskatoon Blades topped the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

Canucks eliminate Predators, will face Oilers in second round

An all-Canadian clash awaits the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the NHL playoffs. And Vancouver isn't expecting an easy matchup. "We're in for a tough series," said Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.

OHL: Battalion force Game 6 with 5-4 double overtime win over Generals

OSHAWA, Ont. — Ty Nelson capped a four-point night with the game-winning goal 4:53 into double overtime as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Oshawa Generals 5-4 on Friday to stave off elimination in Ontario Hockey League playoff action.
Grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash identified

Grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash identified

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has identified the two grandparents who died earlier this week in a wrong-way highway crash. It expressed condolences on social media for the loss of "Indian nationals Mr. Manivannan, Mrs.
Three Indian nationals charged with killing B.C. Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Three Indian nationals charged with killing B.C. Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Three Indian nationals have been charged with the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a killing last year that threw Ottawa's relationship with New Delhi into disarray.