Category Archives: National
Police arrest at least 100 in sweeping operation to dismantle Ottawa protest
OTTAWA — Police officers descended on anti-government protesters in Ottawa on Friday, arresting at least 100 people and towing more than 20 vehicles in a push to end a three-week occupation that has reverberated across Canada and around the world. Doze...
Liberals offer $750 million to cities to make up for transit-fare shortfalls
OTTAWA — The federal government is offering cities a one-time cash infusion of $750 million to help make up for shortfalls in transit revenues linked to COVID-19. But the pledge comes with what Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland calls two "reasonable r...
Parliamentary budget office says homes are less affordable despite low interest rates
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is warning that home ownership has become even less affordable through the pandemic for the average buyer, who may find it even tougher to get into the market unless prices drop. Housing prices were on
Canada condemns Ukraine kindergarten shelling as military mulls more troops for NATO
OTTAWA — Canada's foreign minister has accused Russia of trying to escalate the crisis with the West by shelling a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine. "Canada strongly condemns the unprovoked Russian military activity in the Donbas region of Ukraine. Inno...
PM says Emergencies Act is ‘last resort,’ civil liberties group files court action
OTTAWA — The federal government faced a constitutional challenge Thursday over its historic invocation of the Emergencies Act, as police began to move on protesters with large trucks paralyzing the heart of the national capital. Prime Minister Justin ...
Health Canada authorizes the use of Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has authorized the use of a fifth COVID-19 vaccine to add to its arsenal and perhaps lead to an uptick in vaccinations among people who remain hesitant. The Nuvaxovid vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind
Former Harper chief of staff to head Conservative leadership race rules committee
OTTAWA — The Conservative party is turning to a one-time chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper to head the committee setting the rules for the party's leadership race. Ian Brodie, now an associate professor at the University of
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. All times eastern: 11:35 p.m. Freedom Convoy 2022 says ...
Unvaccinated truckers delivering vaccines, COVID devices exempt from border rules
OTTAWA — Unvaccinated truckers bringing COVID-19 vaccines and medical devices into Canada to combat the pandemic are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements at the border, a government order says. The exemption is due to the "urgent public hea...
Police make arrests as Ottawa blockade members defy orders to leave
OTTAWA — Police arrested two of the main organizers behind an antigovernment demonstration on Parliament Hill late Thursday, as large trucks continued to ignore demands they leave an ongoing blockade that has antagonized residents for weeks. Keith Wils...
