Category Archives: National
Quebec attack brings back bad memories of 2017 mosque slaying that killed six
MONTREAL — For Mohamed Labidi, the deadly attack in Quebec City Saturday night brought back memories of that cold January night in 2017. Back then, he was president of the mosque in the provincial capital that was attacked by a gunman
Mural on systemic racism has led to ‘difficult conversations’: Victoria mayor
VICTORIA — Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced on the weekend. The "More Justice, More
‘Keep calm, consult with the allies:’ Canadian political analysts on U.S. results
OTTAWA — Four more years of an inscrutable, unpredictable Donald Trump. Or a new chapter with a friendly, predictable Joe Biden. Both options hung in the balance for Canada as the U.S. presidential election clawed through its unresolved Tuesday night c...
Premier urges Albertans to ‘up our game’ on COVID-19, put lid on house parties
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it’s time to “up our game” when it comes to COVID-19 by putting a lid on super-spreader house parties. Alberta reported a one-day record of 622 cases on Friday and hospitalizations due to the
Bill introduced to provide businesses with direct access to rent relief
OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced a long-awaited bill to provide businesses with direct access to emergency rent relief — almost a month after announcing the new measure. The bill would also extend the federal emergency wage subsidy until ...
Bill introduced to provide businesses with direct access to rent relief
OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced a long-awaited bill to provide businesses with direct access to emergency rent relief — almost a month after announcing the new measure. The bill would also extend the federal emergency wage subsidy until ...
Canadian ‘Billionaire Donald’ rooting for Trump to win again, COVID to lose
LONDON, Ont. — It takes Donald Rosso four minutes to turn into Donald Trump. The 63-year-old from London, Ont., is one of several people around the world who work as impersonators of the United States president. Rosso says his features are so
MacKay says he won’t run in next federal election after failed leadership bid
OTTAWA — Former Justice Minister Peter MacKay says he won't be on the ballot in the next federal election.Two months ago MacKay finished second to Erin O'Toole in the Conservative leadership contest and had been spending the fall pondering his
‘It inhibits me’: Teachers open court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21
MONTREAL — Three teachers opened the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law Monday, testifying that the legislation forces them to choose between their deeply held religious beliefs and their vocations. Ichrak Nourel Hak was a student in June...
Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21, opens in Montreal
MONTREAL — The first witness in the legal challenge of Quebec's secularism law told the court today the legislation makes her feel excluded from society. Ichrak Nourel Hak, a teacher who wears the hijab, was a student when Quebec adopted Bill
