The mayor of the region around Fort Nelson says he’s “ecstatic” after rain began falling on the northeastern B.C. town that has been threatened by wildfires for almost a week....
My county courthouse has a mural of the original constitution and the bill of rights: are they making a political statement by omitting all the other amendments?
People totally underestimate how infuriated trolls get when they’re ignored. They want any attention, even negative. Just block them and move on, it works wonders.
More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., headed south to safety as a large, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice.
Falcon acknowledged Tuesday talks are underway behind the scenes between the two right-of-centre parties, including exploring the possibility of merger-type options....
The B.C. NDP is ahead by six point in Metro Vancouver, by 15 points on Vancouver Island and statistically tied with the B.C. Conservatives in the Interior and North.
The mayor of Fort Nelson, B.C., says that he’s optimistic that favourable weather conditions helped crews in the area on Tuesday, as the Parker Lake wildfire continues to grow just west of town....
More than two decades after her body was found at the side of a road, the RCMP has agreed to apologize to an Indigenous woman’s family for failing to properly investigate her death....
The Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the DNA of four Indigenous women inside the home of their self-confessed killer, a court heard Thursday, along with the DNA profiles of an additional 12 women....
If it had been reported that it was 12 Caucasian women … it would have made headline news and reported round the clock for a week.
It would likely have caused entire policy changes. In this case it’s ‘he turned himself in, nothing more to see here.’ We also will get to experience weeks/months of people trying to downplay the fact these were hate crimes. They’ll focus on everything else.
As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave for my seventh season of tree planting. I’ve had an eye on the weather all winter, watching as the snowpack levels in British Columbia reach lows not recorded since at least 1970, watching as rivers — like the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers in Prince George — run...
tl;dr - Black man driving his dad’s BMW is detained for being suspicious because he doesn’t look like the sort of person who drives that car. He is subject to a rough arrest as his mother watches. Gatineau police insist there was no racial profiling.
Citing privacy concerns, police declined to provide any further information about the incident, including the specific kinds of force they used and how Fagan-Pierre is alleged to have resisted.
Hahaha, Jesus, ‘Citing how bad it would look, we don’t include information on the illegal force usage.’
It’s definitely worrying as I sit here North of my American brothers and sisters, to see the sheer amount of “Yeah but Biden sucks”. Sure 100% agree, but you’re welcoming in Orange Hitler if you don’t vote, or vote Republican.
So definitely worrying sleeping beside this particular elephant.
Fort Nelson-area mayor 'ecstatic' as rain falls on nearby fires (www.cbc.ca)
The mayor of the region around Fort Nelson says he’s “ecstatic” after rain began falling on the northeastern B.C. town that has been threatened by wildfires for almost a week....
Customers are fed up with anti-theft measures at stores. Retailers say organized crime is to blame (www.cbc.ca)
Susan Dennison recently had an unsettling experience at her local grocery store, a Loblaw-owned Fortinos in Burlington, Ont....
Another World is Possible (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
Trump's $60 Bible & Constitution omits amendments ending slavery and allowing women to vote (meidasnews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15442706...
Single Issue Voters will save the world! (lemmy.world)
Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort McMurray as wildfire threatens (www.cbc.ca)
More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., headed south to safety as a large, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice.
BC United explores common ground and potential deal with surging BC Conservatives (bc.ctvnews.ca)
Falcon acknowledged Tuesday talks are underway behind the scenes between the two right-of-centre parties, including exploring the possibility of merger-type options....
New Abacus poll shows B.C. Conservatives within six points of B.C. NDP (www.nelsonstar.com)
A new poll of committed voters sees the provincial Conservatives under John Rustad climbing to within six points of the B.C. NDP....
BC Ferries making all single-stall washrooms gender neutral (www.nelsonstar.com)
BC Ferries says it will be making all 300 of its single-stall washrooms gender neutral over the next fiscal year....
U of A associate dean resigns over removal of student protesters from campus (edmonton.ctvnews.ca)
Conditions improve for crews battling Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire (www.cbc.ca)
The mayor of Fort Nelson, B.C., says that he’s optimistic that favourable weather conditions helped crews in the area on Tuesday, as the Parker Lake wildfire continues to grow just west of town....
B.C. wildfire evacuees say they are being asked to leave hotels (www.cbc.ca)
Evacuees of a wildfire burning in northeast B.C. say they are being asked to leave their hotel rooms to make way for existing reservations....
Watchdog finds Mounties failed to properly investigate Indigenous woman's death — twice (www.cbc.ca)
More than two decades after her body was found at the side of a road, the RCMP has agreed to apologize to an Indigenous woman’s family for failing to properly investigate her death....
Baby is ready to party (lemmy.world)
Students, teachers, unions and NDP united in denouncement of police raids at U of A and U of C (www.theprogressreport.ca)
Police find DNA of another 12 women at self-confessed killer’s apartment in Winnipeg (www.aptnnews.ca)
The Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the DNA of four Indigenous women inside the home of their self-confessed killer, a court heard Thursday, along with the DNA profiles of an additional 12 women....
Stop Killing Games Canadian Petition - Now Open For Signature (www.ourcommons.ca)
cross-posted from: lemmy.giftedmc.com/post/441893...
The End of Tree Planting as We Know It (thetyee.ca)
As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave for my seventh season of tree planting. I’ve had an eye on the weather all winter, watching as the snowpack levels in British Columbia reach lows not recorded since at least 1970, watching as rivers — like the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers in Prince George — run...
Black man who borrowed father's BMW questioned, forcibly arrested outside home (www.cbc.ca)
tl;dr - Black man driving his dad’s BMW is detained for being suspicious because he doesn’t look like the sort of person who drives that car. He is subject to a rough arrest as his mother watches. Gatineau police insist there was no racial profiling.
Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden (www.nytimes.com)