Category Archives: National
Supreme Court affirms drug, firearm convictions despite police officer’s mistake
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's convictions on firearm and drug charges even though his arrest in Calgary six years ago violated his charter rights. In a 6-1 ruling Thursday, the high court said that despite
Pat King hearing halted when lawyer’s computer apparently hacked, new charges coming
Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King is expected to face two new charges, the day after his bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected halt when his lawyer’s computer appeared to be hacked. The details of the apparent hacking were
Canadian troops heading to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will depart from an Ontario military base in the coming days to help with the care, co-ordination and resettlement of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, including some who will come to Canada. Defence Minister
B.C. communities struck by wildfires and floods brace for spring thaw
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Alanna Cowan has watched the Nicola River in British Columbia's Interior turn the colour of chocolate milk and rise every spring, as warm weather melts snow from the surrounding mountains. It is part of an annual cycle
Biggest emitters paying smallest price on pollution, critics say
OTTAWA — Big industrial plants in provinces covered by the national carbon pricing system paid more than $161 million for their greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, but some critics say the system is designed to ensure the biggest emitters pay
New poll suggests most Canadians think the government is spending enough on defence
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians think the federal government is already spending enough on the military, despite the push for a massive hike in defence funding. It's been a contentious issue in recent weeks, with the war in
Settlement services offered to Ukrainians arriving at three airports in Canada
VANCOUVER — Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said Tuesday. Sean Fraser said 41,000 people have been approved th...
Local governments need to upgrade to improve housing process: finance minister
VANCOUVER — Canada's finance minister says it’s not the federal government’s job to build all the houses Canadians need, but it will try to remove roadblocks with a $4-billion fund earmarked to help boost housing construction announced in the budget. ...
‘We must do better:’ Nunavut leaders optimistic about housing money from Ottawa
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Leaders in Nunavut say they're happy with territory-specific housing money in the federal budget even though the amount is well below what they say is needed to address a long-standing housing crisis. The Liberal government budget l...
Canada and allies on high alert for Russian disinformation and interference: minister
OTTAWA — Canada is on high alert for state-sponsored Russian disinformation campaigns designed to confuse and deceive people, says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. In an interview, he said Russia is a belligerent and hostile actor when it comes ...