Category Archives: National
Yukon premier and cabinet sworn in after striking agreement with NDP
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver and his cabinet have been sworn in after the Liberals forged an agreement with the New Democrats to work together in governing the territory. The swearing-in ceremony on Monday came three weeks after the incumbe...
‘Compliance with AHS is noncompliance with God:’ Alberta pastor testifies at trial
EDMONTON — An Alberta pastor accused of leading church services in violation of public-health orders says the COVID-19 pandemic has been blown out of proportion by the government and the media. Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church testified on the f...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on May 3, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday May 3, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 173,101 new vaccinations administered for a total of 13,825,476 doses given. Nationwide, 1,128,778 people or 3.0 per
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday. May 2, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday May 2, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 173,101 new vaccinations administered for a total of 13,825,476 doses given. Nationwide, 1,128,778 people or 3.0 per
Tories take aim at PM’s top aide over Vance allegations as Sajjan dodges questions
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide as they press the government over its handling of a sexual-misconduct complaint against general Jonathan Vance. The Tories on Friday tabled a proposed motion ...
Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions
The legislative session in one of Canada's most active COVID-19 hot spots is being temporarily suspended, while at least two other provinces looked forward to ramping up vaccinations in the week ahead.The two-week legislature suspension in Alberta aims...
Alberta’s Kenny suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a ‘coward’
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's government is suspending the spring sitting of the legislature due to soaring, record-breaking caseloads of COVID-19. Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley said Kenney was abandoning his post, deserting Albertans...
Time is now for military to finally make real progress on sex misconduct, Arbour says
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour believes that after years of failed efforts and misfires, the time is finally ripe for real progress in the Canadian military’s fight against sexual misconduct. And the former Supreme Court Justice and United Nations human right...
Action needed to end anti-Black racism in public service: advocates
OTTAWA — The federal government must address anti-Black racism in the public service by implementing timely changes to staffing processes and effective training programs for public servants, not by long-term promises, advocates say. The Liberals pledg...
Sexual assault victims, advocates complain of ‘rude’ treatment by MPs at committees
OTTAWA — Melissa Lukings was in the middle of sharing her expertise in cybersecurity and her lived experience as a former sex worker during a Commons committee hearing earlier this month when the meeting suddenly devolved into a confusing melee
