Category Archives: National
Women, youth bear the brunt of January job losses, unemployment rate hits 9.4%
OTTAWA — Canada's labour market saw months of gains wiped out in a matter of weeks as widespread lockdowns and school closures erased 212,800 jobs in January, hitting mothers and youth particularly hard.The monthly job declines were the worst
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 19,079 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,019,941 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
Federal prison chaplains reach first contract agreement, union says
OTTAWA — The union representing federal prison chaplains says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with their employer that includes wage increases and improved benefits. The United Steelworkers union represents about 180 chaplains from a vari...
B.C.’s top doctor extends COVID-19 limits for ‘hard push’ before vaccinations
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has extended COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in order to slow down the spread of the virus amid concerns about new variants, including a third one from California that could potentially be detected in the
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 19,079 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,019,941 doses given. The provinces have administered doses...
Military police launch investigation after former defence chief accused of misconduct
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says military police have launched an investigation following allegations former defence chief Jonathan Vance engaged in inappropriate conduct.Defence Department spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier says the Canad...
Legislation coming this year to force Google, Facebook to pay for news content
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault is promising legislation this year to ensure tech giants like Google and Facebook pay for the news content they disseminate on their platforms. The promise comes as newspapers across the country are...
COVID-19 vaccinations for RCMP officers should be a priority, union tells officials
OTTAWA — The union representing front-line RCMP officers is asking federal and provincial officials to consider Mounties for priority access to COVID-19 vaccination. The National Police Federation says inoculating its members will ensure the safety of ...
B.C. strengthens mask rules for middle, high school students and K-12 staff
VICTORIA — British Columbia's education minister said safety protocols must evolve alongside the COVID-19 pandemic as she announced an expansion of mask requirements in schools. Jennifer Whiteside said Thursday that students in middle and secondary sc...
Raises from pay equity law to land three years after rules take effect, watchdog says
OTTAWA — Canada's pay equity commissioner says the first raises under soon-to-be-enacted legislation should happen by 2024. Commissioner Karen Jensen also said that it may take several more years before the full impact of closing the gender pay gap is ...
