Category Archives: National
Why a photo of Freeland holding a black-and-red scarf sparked a firestorm online
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was photographed holding a scarf bearing colours associated with a far-right Ukrainian paramilitary group from the Second World War this past weekend. Both her office and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress suggest t...
‘Attempt to interfere:’ Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post
EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket. Premier Jason Kenney, in a news release, ...
Some Canadians stay on in Ukraine amid Russian invasion
Chad Martz has spent the last few days in a mountainous region of western Ukraine purchasing food and basic supplies for those who've fled their homes due to the Russian invasion of the country. But the Canadian citizen, who has been
Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing
OTTAWA — A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead Friday in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has already moved to revoke the powers. Late
Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future
OTTAWA — Canadian governments should be ready to resume public health measures if another serious variant of COVID-19 emerges, even as they scale back mandates for masks and vaccines, the country's chief public health officer said Friday. Several provi...
Ottawa anti-government convoy organizer Pat King denied bail
OTTAWA — A prominent organizer of the three-week convoy protest outside Parliament Hill that snarled traffic, shuttered businesses and plagued residents with near-constant honking has been denied bail. Pat King was arrested last Friday and faces charg...
Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine
TORONTO — Crown liquor stores in several Canadian provinces were pulling Russian products from their shelves Friday in light of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. In Ontario, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he was directing the Liquor...
Canada sanctions Putin, but Ukraine calls for no-fly zone against Russian bombardment
OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government trumpeted new sanctions against Russia's Vladimir Putin, desperate pleas from Ukrainian lawmakers for a no-fly zone to protect their civilians from Russian bombs went unanswered Friday by Canada and its NATO allies. P...
Documents show Trudeau warned of issued linked to ‘build back better’ pledge
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was given warnings about the complexity of plans to "build back better" from the pandemic that could lead to economic uncertainty. The idea of strengthening economic shortfalls uneart...
Canada must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert
OTTAWA — Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security expert. "This would be a chance for Canada
