Dan Carter, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, was a homeless addict from his teens until he was 31. Now he’s helping people who face those issues in his adopted city.
Author: IAN AUSTEN
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, a city of 175,000 struggling with overdoses and affordability.
Cameron Ortis Found Guilty of Providing Secrets to Criminals
A jury convicted Cameron Ortis, who defended himself by arguing that he was engaged in a secret mission when he sought to sell secrets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks to Nullify His Purchase of Toronto House
Irate investors looking for a bankrupt “crypto king” were regular visitors to the new Toronto-area home of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
For Both Trudeau and Biden, Polls Suggest an Uphill Political Path
The economy, and particularly inflation, has soured voters on both leaders, polls indicate, though well in advance of upcoming votes.
Remembering Riopelle, the First Canadian Modern Artist Recognized by the World
A series of events marking the centennial of the artist’s birth includes a major retrospective at the National Gallery of Canada.
Nazis in Canada? A Secret List With Answers May Soon Be Released.
A report from an inquiry into possible war criminals in Canada has been kept from the public for almost 40 years.
How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport
A lawsuit offers a glimpse into the victim’s view of the April heist, though the case remains unsolved.
The Unique Ability of Canadian Governments to Set Aside Rights
Saskatchewan’s premier has preemptively invoked the province’s power to ignore the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for a gender identity bill.
The Unique Ability of Canadian Governments to Set Aside Rights
Saskatchewan’s premier has preemptively invoked the province’s power to ignore the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for a gender identity bill.