Thanks to the perseverance of five Alberta women known as the Famous 5, a historic legal win took place on October 18, 1929, marking critical progress in gender equality in Canada.
The Persons case was a constitutional ruling that confirmed women were 'persons', and could therefore work in the House of Commons and Senate.
"We have the possibility and power to change Canada for the better. To make Canada a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable country. We follow in the footsteps of these five Alberta women," said Frances Wright, Famous 5 Foundation CEO.Cause of SAIT death remains 'undetermined' following autopsyRussia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps
It'll be a classic autumn "transition weekend" in the Edmonton area. Warm air floods in on Saturday and then we're back to average Sunday and near zero FOR AN AFTERNOON HIGH on Monday.With Halloween just around the corner, the Lethbridge Bulls staff have been hard at work getting Spitz Stadium ready for a different sort of fall classic.
A 29-year-old Saskatoon woman faces assault and mischief charges after allegedly throwing a cup of bodily fluids on two bus passengers and breaking a window on Thursday.Police in the Prince Albert area are on the lookout for four suspects following a string of armed auto thefts on Thursday.SaskPower was sentenced Friday morning in a Weyburn courtroom after being found guilty of three workplace-safety related violations after two experienced employees were killed on the job in 2020.
The national capital region will be basking in the fall sun over the coming days, with near summer-like temperatures in the forecast.Ottawa Public Health is urging all residents to protect themselves against the flu and COVID this fall and winter. Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist Jordan Clark spoke with CTV Morning Live about what you need to know about the COVID shot, flu shot and RSV protection this fall.
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