Category Archives: National
Quebec police kept busy on first night without COVID-19 curfew in Quebec
MONTREAL — Quebecers lost no time in marking the end of the provincewide curfew imposed to help lower COVID-19 cases, gathering in large groups across the province and creating a busy night for local police forces. Authorities in multiple jurisdictions...
Arnold Chacon to serve as U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Canada
OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department says Arnold Chacon has been named to serve as chargé d’affaires to Canada at the American embassy.The announcement came Friday in a release issued by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.The United States has
P.E.I. senator looks to amend budget bill to deal with issue of EI zones on island
OTTAWA — A senator from Prince Edward Island is pushing for a change to the government's sweeping budget bill that she says would entrench an unfair situation on the island that the Trudeau Liberals have long promised to address. Deep in
P.E.I. senator looks to amend budget bill to deal with issue of EI zones on island
OTTAWA — A senator from Prince Edward Island is pushing for a change to the government's sweeping budget bill that she says would entrench an unfair situation on the island that the Trudeau Liberals have long promised to address. Deep in
Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Plans are being made to identify and return home the remains of more than 200 children found buried at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia's Interior, says a provincial Indigenous leader. The Kamloops Indian
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, May 29, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 463,184 new vaccinations administered for a total of 22,809,939 doses given. Nationwide, 1,877,968 people or 5.0 ...
Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher
EDMONTON — The Canadian Press has clarified a May 21 story on “anti-Alberta” inquiry researcher Vivian Krause. An early version of the story did not include proper sourcing in headlines and the lead paragraph. The story said Krause had backed off
Natural resources minister says U.S. ‘unwilling’ to negotiate on softwood lumber
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says Canada is trying to reach a new deal with the United States over softwood lumber, but it's the Americans who are "not willing to reach an agreement." O'Regan was pressed during a parliamentary
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commits $25M for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank
OTTAWA — Canada will provide $25 million to Palestinian civilians affected by a recent conflict with the Israelis in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Trudeau said in a news release that the funding will
MPs pass bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers have passed legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation. MPs unanimously agreed to wrap debate on Bill C-5 on Friday, fast-tracking its passage and sending it on to the Senate. The legislation would esta...
