Category Archives: National
Mother angry over travel scandal after Make-A-Wish trip postponed for sick son
EDMONTON — An Alberta mother who postponed a dream trip to Hawaii for her terminally ill son says she's outraged by various politicians and staff who decided to travel abroad over the holidays. Lia Lousier of Airdrie, just north of Calgary,
Mother angry over travel scandal after Make-A-Wish trip postponed for sick son
EDMONTON — An Alberta mother says she's outraged by various politicians and staff who decided to travel abroad over the holidays, while a dream trip to Hawaii for her terminally ill son had to be postponed. Lia Lousier of Airdrie, a
Court deals police informant a setback in bid to sue Canada
OTTAWA — An Australian who fed information to police about an outlaw biker gang and later won refugee status in Canada has lost a round in his bid to sue Canadian officials over delays in processing his asylum application. In a
Court deals police informant a setback in bid to sue Canada
OTTAWA — An Australian who fed information to police about outlaw bikers and later won refugee status in Canada has lost a round in his bid to sue Canadian officials over delays in processing his asylum application. In a ruling made
Families of downed Ukrainian Flight 752 victims struggle with loss a year later
A broken cell phone and a muddied wallet were the only possessions Alireza Ghandchi received from Iran after his wife and two children were killed in a Ukrainian plane crash last year. "No luggage, no dolls, no anything," he said. His son,
Families of downed Ukrainian Flight 752 victims struggle with loss a year later
A broken cellphone and a muddied wallet were the only possessions Alireza Ghandchi received from Iran after his wife and two children were killed in a Ukrainian plane crash last year. "No luggage, no dolls, no anything," he said. His son, Daniel,
NDP MP’s post on Israeli vaccinations in West Bank sparks social media dust-up
OTTAWA — A Twitter post by NDP MP Charlie Angus on Israel's vaccination policy has kicked up a storm of social media controversy. The online post links to a Jan. 3 article in The Guardian newspaper that highlights how Palestinians in
Conservative MP. Senate leader travelled outside country over holidays
OTTAWA — Conservative MP David Sweet has resigned as chair of the House of Commons ethics committee after travelling to the United States over the holidays. Sweet's resignation Monday followed the revelation that the Conservative leader in the Senate,...
Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier’s chief of staff
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home. Political analysts say Kenney’s credibility and moral authori...
Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip, home listing questioned
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, saying he failed to ask government members not to travel, has accepted the resignation of his highways minister for going to California over the holidays while people were urged to stay home. Moe said Joe
