Category Archives: National
Federal, B.C. New Democrat politician Ian Waddell remembered for his passion, desire
VANCOUVER — Federal and provincial leaders are among those offering condolences at the passing of long-serving British Columbia politician Ian Waddell. The former lawyer, New Democrat member of Parliament and member of the B.C. legislature died Monday...
Ottawa rejects Iran report that blames shootdown of Flight 752 on ‘human error’
OTTAWA — The federal government is rejecting outright a final report by Iran's civil aviation authority that blames "human error" as the reason why a passenger jet was shot down by the Iranian military in January 2020. Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired
Military sexual misconduct centre’s head sees reports against brass as progress
OTTAWA — The head of the response centre set up to help victims of sexual misconduct in the military says recent complaints against senior leaders of the Canadian Armed Forces are a sign of progress, not failure. Still, Denise Preston, executive
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Also, the federal government said it will continue to include the Oxford-AstraZeneca...
B.C. and Washington state focus on public outreach to wipe out invasive giant hornet
VICTORIA — Public outreach will be key to tracking Asian giant hornets this year as many of the insects were found by members of the public in 2020, officials in British Columbia and Washington state say. Also dubbed the murder hornet,
Peter MacKay to sit out this week’s Conservative party convention
OTTAWA — Former Conservative leadership candidate and longtime party stalwart Peter MacKay won't attend the party's policy convention this week. MacKay cited work and family as the reason for his absence. "I am focused on my young family and the pract...
Officials had a ‘flagrant’ disregard for Meng’s rights, her lawyers tell court
VANCOUVER — Canadian and U.S. officials involved in the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou failed, "at times miserably," in their duties to act honourably and with regard for her rights, one of her lawyers argued Wednesday. Tony Paisana made the
St. Patrick’s Day revellers appear to be heeding COVID advice, police say
TORONTO — Canadians urged to be extra restrained if celebrating St. Patrick's Day in light of the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to be heeding the advice. There were no immediate reports Wednesday of revellers defying pandemic restrictions, even in places ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 120,004 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,271,309 doses given. Nationwide, 604,921 people or 1.6 per...
Plans readied by B.C. and Washington state to wipe out invasive giant hornet
VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia and Washington state will release their battle plan today to try to wipe out Asian giant hornets. Also dubbed the murder hornet, the invasive wasps have been found in communities along both sides of the
