Category Archives: National
Federal government could push provinces on vaccine mandate for workers, document says
OTTAWA — Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers countrywide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to bring in mandatory vaccination requirements for fed...
More than a dozen schools close in New Brunswick as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
FREDERICTON — Another sharp jump in COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick forced more than a dozen schools to close Monday, following reports on the weekend indicating the latest surge in infections was showing no signs of letting up. Public Health in
Alberta reports slight drop in critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospitals
EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a slight drop in the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospital — three per cent down from a week ago. Alberta Health Services says in a statement that there are 298 patients in intensive
Afghan women ministers warned Canada of Taliban atrocities in June: senator
OTTAWA — Afghan women ministers made pleas to Canadian politicians for help — and shared warnings about atrocities and the erosion of women’s rights — two months before the Taliban took control of Kabul. In June, female Afghan ministers begged Canada
Quebec to invest more than $500,000 to promote the French language among immigrants
MONTREAL — Quebec is budgeting over $500,000 to promote and support the French language among new immigrants, especially in the Montreal region. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette issued a statement today saying the funding will support 12 associat...
Trudeau apologizes to chief of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc after Tofino trip: PMO
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered a private apology to the chief of a British Columbia First Nation after passing up opportunities to honour Canada's first official Truth and Reconciliation day in the community, prompting one major Ind...
Alberta elk ranchers want province to OK hunt farms despite disease, ethical concerns
Alberta game ranchers are lobbying governments in the province in a renewed attempt to legalize hunt farms. They say it's an industry that could bring millions of dollars to rural communities, but the farms are strongly opposed by wildlife scientists a...
Off the rails again: Ottawa’s troublesome trains keep jumping the tracks
OTTAWA — The gravel strewn across the bike path was the first sign of trouble. Ottawa resident Steven Grant was out for a ride on Sept. 19 when he noticed an LRT train stopped in the middle of the tracks.
Senator accused of being China’s ‘mouthpiece’ worries about rise of anti-Asian racism
OTTAWA — Last June, 33 Canadian senators voted to defeat a motion decrying China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims as a genocide. While they all faced criticism from some quarters, only one — Sen. Yuen Pau Woo, leader of the Independent Senators
‘Run everywhere’: Fledgling Maverick Party intends to up its game after poor results
CALGARY — The interim leader of the fledgling Maverick Party says it will be making some key changes after a disappointing result in last month's federal election. Formerly known as Wexit Canada, the party advocates for the independence of Western Cana...
