Category Archives: National
Masks distributed to Quebec daycares since May are faulty, says families minister
MONTREAL — Quebec authorities say masks that have been distributed to daycares across the province since May don't meet provincial safety standards. The Families Department issued a notice Tuesday calling on daycares to stop using the MC9501 masks beca...
Navy commander Art McDonald tapped to steer Canadian military as new defence chief
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has tapped a sailor to steer the Canadian Armed Forces, appointing Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald as the next chief of the defence staff. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced McDonald’...
Health Canada authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays
OTTAWA — Health Canada approved a second COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, paving the way for the shots from U.S. biotech firm Moderna to start arriving in the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the move during a news conference in which he
Supreme Court declines to hear bid for injunction in flight refund case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a case linked to a challenge about air passenger refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Air Passenger Rights organization wanted to challenge a Federal Court of Appeal decision
Survivor calls on Trudeau to release St. Anne’s residential-school abuse documents
OTTAWA — Residential school survivor Evelyn Korkmaz is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to release thousands of documents that detail the sexual and physical abuse of thousands of Indigenous children at St. Anne's residential school in the last...
Couples do Christmas online, in person if ‘lucky’ during Canada-U.S. border closure
VANCOUVER — Like many couples, Kaelynn Ball and Dave Hogsten will be enjoying a leisurely breakfast on Christmas Day before opening presents. In their case, they'll be watching each other prepare their own meals on a screen as they spend
Dawn of Biden era offers new opportunities, old challenges for Canada-U.S. relations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If Donald Trump has anything in common with Canada, it might be this: a shared craving for the attention of the American people that at times can border on the pathological. Both could go through withdrawal symptoms in
Liberals post call-out for candidates for next federal election
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are looking for candidates seeking to run for them in the next election, focusing on people who have been working to help their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau makes the pitch in
Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it won't be closing any provincial parks, whether it can find someone to run them or not. "I am grateful for the hard work of our parks partners and look forward to keeping our parks
Ottawa says border controls are sufficient despite complaints from Ontario
MONTREAL — The federal government defended its approach to securing Canada's border against COVID-19 on Tuesday as Ontario Premier Doug Ford once again called for more testing at points of entry. Canada's border controls — and the 14-day quarantine req...
