Category Archives: National
Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break
OTTAWA — Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a molecular COVID-19 test to enter Canada starting Feb. 28, and can instead opt for a potentially cheaper and easier to access rapid test. The change comes as sunny news to some travellers
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 Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. All times eastern: 8 p.m. Bringing children to the block...
Victims’ relatives feel ‘deep discouragement’ with Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry
HALIFAX — Relatives of victims killed in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia say they are feeling "deep discouragement" with the public inquiry investigating the horrific 2020 crime that claimed 22 lives, their law firm says. With one week left before
Are vaccine protests in Canada a factor in Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine timeline?
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden's administration had two different and seemingly disparate international crises on its hands Friday when Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, strode to the podium in the White House briefing room. Sullivan's ...
B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain
VICTORIA — British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs starting tomorrow. People will be allowed to dance and mingle in public spaces star...
Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to ‘illegal’ blockades
OTTAWA — Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a fine of up to $5,000 or five years in prison while Canada is under
Security committee finds gaps in federal cyberdefences that place vital data at risk
OTTAWA — The committee of MPs and senators that oversees federal security policy has uncovered gaps in Canada's cyberdefences that could leave many agencies vulnerable to state-sponsored hackers from countries like China and Russia. In a new report, th...
Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for ‘illegal’ blockades
The federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act to bring an end to antigovernment blockades in Ottawa and across the country. This is the first time the Emergencies Act has been invoked since it came into force in 1988. The federal government
Statue of Vancouver’s Gastown founder torn down during women’s memorial march
VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday. Police say several hundred people gathered around the statue of Joh...
Feds go after blockade financing with expanded Fintrac powers, directions to banks
OTTAWA — The federal government is broadening the scope of anti-money laundering rules and directing banks to cut off services to those suspected of aiding the trucker protesters as it looks to put an end to what it says are
