Category Archives: National
Trudeau: Protests are not the way to get through pandemic
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the ongoing anti-vaccine mandate protest in Ottawa is "trying to blockade our economy, our democracy and our fellow citizens' daily lives." He says, "It has to stop." Trudeau appeared in the House of Commons ...
Senate celebrates Black artists; minister says ‘do more’ to promote black history
OTTAWA — The first art historian to be appointed to the Senate says the work of Canada’s Black artists is not sufficiently recognized or celebrated. But now Sen. Patricia Bovey, former director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and a National Gallery
Canadian military moves toward inclusivity, adds feminine versions of ranks in French
MONTREAL — When Josée Payeur joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001, the Quebec woman felt that people who occasionally used the unofficial feminine version of her rank when addressing her in French were trying to belittle her. "It happened a
Alberta border blockade hampered by tow trucks reluctant to haul away vehicles: RCMP
COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP say removal of trucks and other vehicles from a protest in southern Alberta against pandemic restrictions is being hampered by towing companies that don’t want to help. “Moving (massive) vehicles like these require special equipmen...
Envelope with disturbing images and ‘suspected chemical irritant’ sent to N.S. MPs
OTTAWA — A trio of suspicious brown envelopes — at least one containing "disturbing images" and an apparent skin and eye irritant — arrived at three local constituency offices for Conservative Nova Scotia members of Parliament Monday. Rick Perkins, the...
Advocates thrilled as court orders Health Canada to reassess glyphosate decision
OTTAWA — A popular weed killer is back under review after the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada didn't follow its own rules for regulating pesticides and herbicides. It is the latest twist in ongoing debates around the world
How many candidates could run for Conservative leader? Depends on timing and rules
OTTAWA — One candidate has decided to join the nascent Conservative leadership race so far and the timing and rules will help determine how many others will end up on the ballot. Ottawa-area MP Pierre Poilievre announced his intention Saturday to
Canada’s chief justice says system must continue modernizing beyond COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Canada's chief justice said those working in the justice system must continue to build on innovations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wagner said "there is no turning back" now that the pandemic has forced the justice
Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the race to lead the Conservative party
OTTAWA — As the race to replace Erin O'Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada gets underway, here's a look at the contest so far: Who's in: Pierre Poilievre: The 42-year-old Ottawa-area MP and well-known Conservative was the first out
Canadian police forces learn from situation in Ottawa during convoy protests
Police forces across Canada took different approaches to protests against COVID-19 measures over the weekend, learning from the situation in Ottawa, where demonstrators and their trucks have remain entrenched in the capital's core for more than a week....
