Category Archives: National
Future of transit at stake, big-city mayors say in plea for federal funds
OTTAWA — Canada's big-city mayors are calling for the federal government's help to make up huge shortfalls in transit revenue that threaten to derail the nation's transit systems. The Big City Mayors' Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities...
Erin O’Toole prepares to face his caucus as findings from election loss presented
OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole faced restive MPs and grassroots questions about his leadership on the first day of a Conservative caucus retreat — and worse could be yet to come Thursday when MPs are presented with a long-awaited post mortem
Survey reveals widening gap between views of double-vaxxed and boosted people
OTTAWA — A new survey suggests a widening gap between the pandemic views of people who have opted to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster and those who are holding steady with only two shots. A web panel survey carried out by
Quebec to track COVID rapid test results; Saskatchewan considers lifting restrictions
Quebec announced Wednesday it is tracking COVID-19 rapid test results, as Saskatchewan said it will consider dropping restrictions as society learns to live with the virus. Quebec is believed to be the first province or territory to track rapid test re...
Police prepare for possible violence as fringe groups latch on to truckers convoy
OTTAWA — A convoy of truckers set to descend upon Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccinations is prompting police to prepare for violence and politicians to warn against escalating rhetoric linked to the demonstration. Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly told...
Winter weather, vast expanse make patrolling Canada-U.S. border a daunting challenge
SAINT VINCENT, Minn. — A bleak panorama of frozen, windblown prairie extends in every direction behind Katy Siemer as she points north, past a barren stand of trees to a pipeline compressor station a few hundred metres away in Manitoba.
Poll suggests some Canadians are feeling brighter about the economy, own finances
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests some Canadians are feeling more upbeat about the state of the domestic economy and their own pocketbooks, though not quite as positive as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Leger survey of economic
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold, but warns of looming hikes
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday, but warned higher interest rates are coming to help it reel in inflation from its hottest pace in three decades. The central bank lined up to kick
People are ‘fed up’: Quebec follows Ontario’s lead and loosens COVID-19 restrictions
The Quebec government announced the loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, following the lead of Ontario and other provinces amid indications the Omicron surge may be peaking in some areas. Quebec Premier François Legault said the province wo...
Public safety minister calls for removal of Hillier ‘hate’ tweet about Alghabra
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is calling on Twitter to remove a tweet from an Ontario politician who labelled federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a "terrorist." Mendicino said Tuesday the tweet from Independent MPP Randy Hillier ...
