Milgaard pushed for action on Indigenous sisters' wrongful conviction claims
David Milgaard was actively helping people who claim they have been wrongfully convicted right up until his sudden death, including two Indigenous sisters who have been incarcerated for nearly 30 years.
The victim of one of Canada's most notorious miscarriages of justice, he spent 23 years in prison for a 1969 rape and murder he didn't commit.
Milgaard died over the weekend after a short illness at the age of 69.
Saskatchewan First Nation asks for Canadian Rangers to help in search for missing boy
Teresa Whitecap misses hearing her grandson's voice.
Five-year-old Frank Young was last seen 28 days ago at a playground on Red Earth Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan.
"He's got a little chipmunk voice, and that's what (our family) is known for," Whitecap said Monday at a news conference in Prince Albert, Sask. "So we're the chipmunk family."
RCMP have said there's no evidence to suggest the boy was abducted. Last week, boat crews and a helicopter were used to focus the search on the Carrot River.
Royal couple to begin three-day Canadian tour amid increasing skepticism of monarchy
Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change — and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.
Justice advocate David Milgaard, imprisoned on wrongful conviction, dead at 69
David Milgaard, the victim of one of Canada's most notorious miscarriages of justice, has died after a short illness. He was 69.
James Lockyer, a Toronto-based lawyer who worked closely on the case and helped found the organization Innocence Canada, confirmed the death after speaking with Milgaard's sister on Sunday.
His loss is "devastating for the family," Lockyer told The Canadian Press.
Justice advocate David Milgaard, imprisoned on wrongful conviction, dead at 69
David Milgaard, the victim of one of Canada's most notorious miscarriages of justice, has died after a short illness. He was 69.
James Lockyer, a Toronto-based lawyer who worked closely on the case and helped found the organization Innocence Canada, confirmed the death after speaking with Milgaard's sister on Sunday.
His loss is "devastating for the family," Lockyer told The Canadian Press.
Retail Council of Canada eyeing domestic baby formula supply amid Abbott recall
The Retail Council of Canada says some baby formula retailers have begun restricting sales in Canada to cope with spiked demand amid a recall of certain Abbott products.
A dearth of the Chicago-based manufacturer's Similac powder formulas has increased pressure on other brands as families turn to alternatives, said national spokeswoman Michelle Wasylyshen.
While Canada is not experiencing the bare shelves seen at many stores south of the border, she said she knew of at least two national retailers that have begun curtailing online availability.
Conservative debate: Poilievre fends off attacks, promises to fire Macklem
Candidates vying for the Conservative leadership framed the country — and the party — as deeply divided at the first official debate on Wednesday, and took turns pointing fingers at one rival they accuse of driving disunity in the race.
The loudest applause in the Edmonton Convention Centre, packed with more than 1,000 people, repeatedly went to longtime MP Pierre Poilievre, who said his vision for the country is about giving people “freedom to take back control of their lives."
Advocates call for a national Indigenous alert system as search for child continues
Stephanie Harpe lives one province away from where five-year-old Frank Young from the Red Earth Cree Nation disappeared three weeks ago, but as an Indigenous woman she feels it is her duty to help.
Harpe said Indigenous communities across Canada are often the ones leading the search for their missing.
They share photos and tips on social media, and raise awareness through Aboriginal Alert, a grassroots website that provides up-to-date information about missing Indigenous people.
'We can do better': Families urge national autism strategy as report finds care gaps
The push for Canada to develop a national autism strategy takes another leap forward with the release of a report Tuesday that outlines structural and systemic gaps facing Autistic people and their families.
The 400-page report, "Autism in Canada: Considerations for future public policy development," draws upon the lived experiences of those with autism as well as research to build the case for measures that extend beyond health services to touch on economic, educational and social policies.
Millennial Money: Save on family travel without stressing
My family didn’t travel much when I was a kid, but when we did, my parents jumped through hoops to cut costs.
On a trip to Disney World, for example, our family of six switched hotels. Every. Night. My mom worked for a hotel chain and could get one free night per property.
Did my parents save money? Yes. Did it add to the mental burden of travelling with four kids? Absolutely.