Category Archives: National
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians
OTTAWA — The federal government's new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities, raising questions of fair treatment and practical border-crossing concerns. Robert Fenton, a board member of the CNIB — formerly known as th...
Prime minister announces $1.3B for SkyTrain spur from Surrey to Langley, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved his campaign-style sweep to Surrey, B.C., on Friday, announcing federal government funding of up to $1.3 billion to extend Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain line from Surrey to neighbouring Langley. Trudeau ...
New National Chief RoseAnne Archibald pledges to make AFN more inclusive, transparent
OTTAWA — In her home community of Taykwa Tagamou Nation in northeastern Ontario, surrounded by family and friends, RoseAnne Archibald was about to deliver the oath of office as newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Thursday
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam
OTTAWA — Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough as the rate of first-dose shots is slowing. "Now that the vaccine’s been around for some time we are
Quebec Crown drops case against ex-construction tycoon, citing lack of resources
MONTREAL — The Crown has dropped its fraud case against a former construction tycoon in Quebec and four co-accused following a nine-year legal battle. Prosecutor François Blanchette told a Quebec court judge Thursday he wouldn't be able to meet the cou...
Transport minister halts trains near Lytton, B.C. as evacuees make temporary return
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is ordering most trains in the vicinity of Lytton, B.C., to halt as residents return temporarily to the wildfire-scorched community. Alghabra says the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways must cease ...
Quarantine exemptions lure visitors to Canada in advance of busy travel weekend
WASHINGTON — The number of incoming visitors to Canada has been gradually increasing in the days since travel restrictions began easing for fully vaccinated, eligible travellers — and the country's border agents are expecting more this weekend. The Ca...
Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy nearly recovered the jobs lost during third wave lockdowns as restrictions rolled back and businesses expanded their payrolls faster than expected in June. Statistics Canada said Friday the economy added 230,700 jobs last ...
Quebec urged to review police use of force on kids after video of violent arrest
MONTREAL — Opposition party Québec solidaire and a Black community group in Montreal are calling on the provincial government to introduce a policy governing how police interact with young, racialized people. Their calls come following the arrest of a ...
B.C. premier says he will lobby PM to enlist military for wildfire prevention duty
COQUITLAM, B.C. — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will lobby Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to deploy Canada's military to help clear fire danger zones to prevent future wildfires. Trudeau and Horgan met Thursday with local government and F...
