Category Archives: National
Canada can’t do away with COVID-19 tests for travellers just yet, Freeland says
WASHINGTON — Canada still can't afford to take any chances when it comes to COVID-19, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday — and that includes requiring travellers to show a negative test result before entering the country. Freeland h...
Bank of Canada, Liberals watching supply-chain issues weighing on economic rebound
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is warning that the faster pace of price increases may persist longer than first thought, and slow the pace of Canada's economic recovery, as global supply-chain issues weigh on the domestic
Bloc call for Brome-Missisquoi recount halted, confirming federal seat for Liberals
OTTAWA — The Liberals have been confirmed as winners in the Quebec riding of Brome-Missisquoi after the Bloc Quebecois halted a recount of federal election votes. The recount was requested by Marilou Alarie, the Bloc candidate who came a narrow second
Volunteers who supported Syrian refugees reconnecting to help Afghan newcomers
TORONTO — Volunteers who helped Syrian refugees settle in Canada six years ago are coming together once more to help Afghans who've recently arrived in the country. Their efforts – which range from securing weather-appropriate clothing to helping the ...
Point Roberts, Wash., leaders want COVID test exemption for Canadian visitors
VANCOUVER — COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians driving home from the United States could only prolong the hardships for the tiny coastal town of Point Roberts, Wash., community leaders say. Point Roberts is disconnected from the rest of the st...
Conservative national council suspends member after bid to recall O’Toole as leader
OTTAWA — A member of the Conservative Party of Canada's national council has been suspended after spearheading an effort to trigger an early review of Erin O'Toole's leadership. Bert Chen sat as a representative from Ontario when he started an online
Incoming army commander under investigation for ‘historical allegations’
OTTAWA — Incoming Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Trevor Cadieu is denying any wrongdoing after the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service revealed Wednesday the senior officer is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. Cadieu was r...
O’Toole grapples with thorny question of mandatory vaccination for his MPs
OTTAWA — One of the challenges for Erin O'Toole, in staying on as Conservative leader, will be deciding whether his MPs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the House of Commons. Mandatory immunization has been called for by the
Saskatchewan planning to send critical COVID-19 patients to Ontario
REGINA — Saskatchewan is preparing to send some of its critical COVID-19 patients to Ontario as its hospitals are over capacity. Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said Wednesday that the province is preparing air ambulance flights. Tr...
Canada leads world with pledge to curb methane leaks from oil and gas sector
OTTAWA — Canada is nearly doubling its target to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector as it prepares to sign a new global pledge at next month's climate talks in Scotland. The colourless and odourless gas amounts to
