Ex-MP says Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese voters
Kenny Chiu was defeated in Steveston-Richmond East, a British Columbia riding with many residents of Chinese descent.
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Green Party Leader Annamie Paul resigns
Annamie Paul is resigning as Green Party of Canada leader, after months of party infighting, losing an MP to the Liberals, and failing to win her seat in the House of Commons.
Events planned for Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is taking place Thursday and communities across the country are preparing to mark the day with virtual and in-person events.
Iceland almost elects female-majority parliament
Iceland briefly celebrated electing a female-majority parliament on Sunday, September 26, 2021, before a recount produced a result just short of that landmark for gender parity in the North Atlantic island nation.
What will Canada's relationship with China be with the two Michaels free?
While the return of two detained Canadians has ended a contentious dispute between Canada and China, experts say Ottawa now faces some hard choices when it comes to Beijing.
Tension growing between vaccinated and unvaccinated Canadians
A new poll suggests tensions over COVID-19 vaccines in Canada are high as frictions grow between those who are vaccinated against the virus and those who are not.
Businesses, schools and cities to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, Alana Hogstead has decided as a small-business owner to close up her shop in honour of the day.
Black community in Quebec town denounces police plan to end racial profiling
Local Black leaders from a town just north of Montreal say the local police force did not hold proper community consultations when they developed an action plan to combat racism and racial profiling on the force.
A leader in Canada's national assembly of Catholic bishops says he hopes an apology for the harms endured at residential schools could mark a turning point in the church's relations with Indigenous Peoples, but some leaders within the community say it remains to be seen whether the expression of remorse will be backed up by meaningful action.
China claims two Michaels were freed for health reasons
Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Strong earthquake in Crete kills one and injures nine
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, September 27, 2021, killing one person and injuring several others, while damaging homes and churches and causing rock slides near the country's fourth-largest city.
Gladys Radek urges Canadians to end ‘vicious cycle of racism’
Canada’s National Observer spoke with Gladys Radek, a longtime activist for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Can ‘a day in New York’ end hunger and make food sustainable?
An international conference aimed at tackling hunger and reducing the environmental impact of our food could end up making the situation worse, including in Canada, a coalition of farmers, activists, and scholars are warning.
Climate champion Malaika Collette sets her sights on COP26
Malaika Collette spent the election campaign in high gear. She spent hours texting voters and urging them to support candidates identified as climate champions by 350 Canada.
Did you know baby poo is loaded with microplastics?
An alarming new study finds that infant feces contain 10 times more polyethylene terephthalate (polyester) than an adult’s.