Banning poppy wearing, B.C. government turmoil over Indigenous land claims, & Canada loses measles elimination status

In some court rooms in Nova Scotia, staff will not be allowed to wear the familiar red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day. Judges say the symbol could suggest bias in the courtroom. Critics are calling the move “disgusting.” What’s at stake when a symbol of remembrance clashes with the principle of judicial impartiality? The B.C. government has quietly sent letters to residents affected by the Indigenous land claim without consulting local representatives or providing clear answers about what it means for homeowners. Richmond–Queensborough MLA and B.C. United Critic for the Attorney General, Steve Kooner, is accusing the Premier of “damage control,” not genuine consultation. Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades, amid an ongoing outbreak involving over 5,000 cases. In a statement on Monday, the Public Health Agency of Canada urged renewed vaccination efforts to curb transmission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices