Skip to content

Beyond Local

Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll

Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll

The poll from Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies also found that while some Canadians are happy about King Charles III taking the throne and others are not, most are largely indifferent to Canada’s new head of state
Justin Trudeau on the attack against Pierre Poilievre's 'irresponsible' politics

Justin Trudeau on the attack against Pierre Poilievre's 'irresponsible' politics

SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. — Canada needs responsible leadership, not dog-whistle and irresponsible politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday in a direct attack on new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack ID'd as 22-year veteran, father of 2

Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack ID'd as 22-year veteran, father of 2

That shooting, which police say also left a second person with 'life-altering injuries,' was the first of several apparently connected scenes today
Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

Constitutional challenge of Ontario's wage-cap bill begins in court

The groups are challenging the constitutionality of Bill 124, a law passed in 2019 that limits wage increases at one per cent per year for Ontario Public Service employees as well as broader public sector workers, including nurses and teachers
Flamingoes, sandwiches among unusual items left at Queen tribute site in London

Flamingoes, sandwiches among unusual items left at Queen tribute site in London

Palace officials have restricted access to the gates of Buckingham Palace, instead asking mourners to bring their cards and flowers to a dedicated site at nearby Green Park
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs hard targets on disaster resilience

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada needs hard targets on disaster resilience

A coalition on climate adaptation and disaster resilience says Canada needs to better adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change taking place around the country
Youths' climate charter challenge set for Ontario court hearing

Youths' climate charter challenge set for Ontario court hearing

Their constitutional challenge, backed by Ecojustice environmental lawyers, is set to be heard Monday in Ontario Superior Court
Quick Sketch: Meet new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre

Quick Sketch: Meet new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre

The longtime Ottawa-area member of Parliament will lead the Conservative party, after a resounding first-ballot victory in the leadership race
BEYOND LOCAL: Pumpkin spice among new Merriam-Webster entries

BEYOND LOCAL: Pumpkin spice among new Merriam-Webster entries

Many of the words are slang or used informally on social media
BEYOND LOCAL: Pandemic PPE is getting tangled up in wildlife

BEYOND LOCAL: Pandemic PPE is getting tangled up in wildlife

Developing better ways for people to get rid of their PPE waste may help prevent used surgical masks from ending up in the environment