Category Archives: National
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 482,991 new vaccinations administered for a total of 33,049,022 doses given. Nationwide, 7,818,433 people or 21 ...
Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts
CALGARY — A federal regulator has lifted a stop-work order on tree cutting and grass mowing along the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project route. Trans Mountain has now submitted a satisfactory plan to correct deficiencies in the oversight of it...
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA — Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisions around gambling on single sports games —
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA — Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends
Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises
OTTAWA — Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she'll soon have advice to help fully vaccinated Canadians figure out what they can safely do, but it won't be a blanket list of dos and don'ts covering everyone, everywhere. Instead,
Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering costs. The Commons industry committee suggests
‘Toxicity’ and ‘obstructionism’: Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional
OTTAWA — The Liberals have accused Parliament of becoming toxic to their minority agenda while the Opposition Conservatives say Canada's institutions are broken under the Trudeau government — finger-pointing that fuels growing speculation voters may so...
Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments
OTTAWA — Three new senators have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including a high-profile labour leader and a political trailblazer who is also a former Liberal candidate. Hassan Yussuff, who just stepped...
Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks
Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. "We feel that our mine plan that we are going to present is unique to the situation we're
Advisory body was ‘very keen’ to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell
OTTAWA — The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments said the body was "very keen" to find an Indigenous candidate to fill the latest vacancy. But Kim Campbell suggested at a House of Commons committee Tuesday the
