A landmark court ruling that struck down three anti-prostitution laws is being challenged by the government this week. Ontario Superior Court Justice Susan Himel struck down three provisions in Canadian law relating to prostitution last year. Himel ruled the laws contravened the sex workers’ rights to safety and liberty. The ruling opened the door to decriminalization of the industry.

McLaren’s Jenson Button won what he called a "helluva" race at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. 

The 42nd edition of this race was the first one this year where racers had to drive in the rain. The rain forced organizers to stop the race for over two hours. Parts of the course at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve were under several centimeters of water. 

It was Button’s 10th Formula One win and his first of the season. Button was in last place at one point. But he was able to make a comeback after Red Bull driver Sebastien Vettel made a wide turn in the final lap. 

The first clean-up weekend of the Richelieu Valley flood area went without a hitch.
 
Over 4000 volunteers from Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick showed up to lend a hand. More than 450,000 sandbags were picked up from the area.
 

The organization SOS Richelieu put together the clean-up. SOS project manager Guy Lang said the clean-up exceeded the group’s expectations.

News read by Joshua Nemeroff an d produced by Erica Fisher.

Stories written by Aisha Samu, Erica Fisher and Michael Lemieux.

In further strike news, Air Canada customer service and sales workers could go on strike as early as Monday.

About four hundred workers and labour rights activists rallied at Toronto Pearson airport Thursday. They say they will walk off the job if the company does not budge on key concessions.

The key issue is a proposal to change pension plans. The Canadian Auto Workers Union says Air Canada is creating a two-tiered workforce by cutting pensions.