Category Archives: National
Former Afghan interpreters plead for Canada to help families
OTTAWA — Former Afghan interpreters now living in Canada are pleading for the federal government to help extended family members stuck in Afghanistan as the Taliban continues its march across the country. The former interpreters are among about 800 Afg...
Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
OTTAWA — The federal government is expecting to receive more than 2.3 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week, as public health officials brace for a potential fourth wave of infections. Ottawa has already received more than 66...
Quebec lifts COVID-19 measures; extends closing times for bars and restaurants
MONTREAL — Quebec lifted further COVID-19 restrictions across the province on Sunday, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings. The health ministry announced the latest relaxed COVID-19 meas...
Mohawk Council of Kanesatake elects new grand chief for first time in 10 years
MONTREAL — Newly elected Kanesatake Grand Chief Victor Bonspille says he wants to bring positive change in the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) community, west of Montreal. Bonspille was elected as the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake early Sund...
Defence chief’s notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
VANCOUVER — An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complainant after a sexual misconduct allegation emerged agai...
“Not a coincidence:” Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women
MONTREAL — It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates. They argue it's a sign of the times that Mandy Gull-Masty was elected the first female Grand
Alberta Medical Association head concerned over government lifting COVID restrictions
EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Medical Association says he has significant concerns with the province's decision to suspend almost all of its COVID-19 public health protocols. In an open letter to members, Paul Boucher says the pace at which
Alberta receives inquiry’s final report on eco groups and energy industry
EDMONTON — The public inquiry report into what the Alberta government labels troublesome foreign funding of enviro-groups was delivered Friday – a year late and million dollars over its original budget. “When my final report is made public, I believe A...
B.C. readies response before second heat wave
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is gearing up for another heat wave this weekend by opening more cooling centres and redeploying health-care workers as temperatures are expected to soar. Health Minister Adrian Dix said Friday that while more staff will be...
Federal government reaches nearly $8B deal with First Nations on drinking water suit
OTTAWA — The federal government has reached a nearly $8-billion settlement with First Nations who launched a class-action lawsuit over the lack of clean, safe drinking water in their communities. Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, alongside chie...
