Category Archives: National
Alberta to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on gyms, restaurants, school sports
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that some COVID-19 public health measures will be eased on indoor fitness centres, school sports, restaurants and bars due to lower hospitalization numbers. The changes are to start Feb. 8. Kenne...
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: — as of Jan. 31 and until April 30, the government and Canada’s airlines have
No longer sustainable for social media giants to self-police on content: Facebook
OTTAWA — It's no longer sustainable for social media companies to self-police content and time for governments to step in, the head of public policy for Facebook Canada said Friday. That's why the social media giant is welcoming ongoing work by
Canadian Sikhs worry for families in India as farm protests turn violent
For several days, Karan Singh has been frantically checking the latest news from India where his father and other farmers have been demanding the government repeal new agriculture laws that open more space for private investors. The 25-year-old from Su...
Alberta gives inquiry into oil and gas critics another extension to complete report
CALGARY — The Alberta government has given an inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics another deadline extension to complete its report. The inquiry headed by Steve Allen was to have completed the report by Sunday. Late Friday, the
Liberals waive one-week waiting period for employment insurance benefits
OTTAWA — The federal government is temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for employment insurance benefits.The decision essentially means that applicants will be able to start their claims and receive benefits immediately should they apply for ...
Ontario bureaucrat accused of scamming $11M now accused in alleged $30M fraud
TORONTO — A senior provincial employee alleged to have embezzled at least $11 million from the Ontario government is now accused of kickbacks in an alleged fraud worth at least $30 million, court documents show. In an amended statement of claim
Supreme Court of Canada ruling clarifies youth justice case confusion
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a superior court justice has jurisdiction to hear and decide a bail application from a young person in certain circumstances, a ruling intended to ensure consistency across the country. The unanimous decision F...
First Nations groups, Charlottetown council differ on Sir John A. Macdonald statue
CHARLOTTETOWN — First Nations groups and Charlottetown city council are at odds over how to deal with a statue of Canada's first prime minister. Members of the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils — which represents the Abegweit and Lennox Island First Nation...
Trudeau announces suspended flights, mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine for travellers
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced all Canadian travellers returning from overseas will have to take a COVID-19 test at the airport when they land and quarantine in a designated hotel for three days at their own expense
