Category Archives: National
Former Trudeau adviser agrees to testify before committee on Vance allegations
OTTAWA — A former adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to face questions from a parliamentary committee about the Liberal government's handling of an allegation of sexual misconduct involving former defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance. A n...
Coming G7, climate meetings will be ‘pivotal,’ says Goodale, Canada’s new rep in U.K.
OTTAWA — A meeting of G7 leaders this spring and one involving scores of global delegates intent on tackling climate change later this year are going to be pivotal events for the reeling international community, says the newly appointed high
‘We hope to help a little more’: Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
WASHINGTON — Canada can look forward to an unexpected shot in the arm from the United States, President Joe Biden suggested Wednesday as he hinted at plans to send surplus COVID-19 vaccines north of the border. The U.S. is sitting on
ICU pressures mount as COVID fells younger people; U.S. could help with vaccines
TORONTO — COVID-19 placed mounting pressure on hospitals, struck a growing number of younger people and dealt a blow to the sporting world, although an American offer of vaccines provided some relief Wednesday. Several provinces reported high numbers o...
Council in Alberta environment minister’s town wants better coal consultation
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. On Tuesday, the community of Rocky Mountain Hous...
Freeland urges patience as business looks for answers on reopening border, economy
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is urging Canadian companies to have patience as the federal government faces growing questions about its plan for reopening the economy and border. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted Freeland at a ...
AstraZeneca advice from national panel delayed by new data on COVID-19 and variants
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says new information on COVID-19 and variants prompted the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to suddenly cancel its planned announcement on who should get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. NACI was ...
Desmond inquiry: social worker reveals details about final call with former soldier
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A social worker who spoke to Lionel Desmond the day before the former soldier killed three family members and himself told an inquiry Wednesday she wished she could have spent more time with him. Helen Luedee was
Canada eyes policy on travel from India due to massive outbreak
Canada's top public health doctor says the federal government is looking into flights arriving from India amid reports that a massive surge of COVID-19 cases is ravaging that country. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Ottawa has generall...
Canada eyes policy on travel from India due to massive COVID surge
The federal government is looking into flights arriving from India due to a massive surge of COVID-19 cases ravaging that country, Canada's top public health doctor said Wednesday as at least one province urged Ottawa to tighten the border. The
