Category Archives: National
CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe retains seat
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has held onto his seat of Rosthern-Shellbrook in the provincial election. Moe, who is 47, was first elected to the rural constituency in the 2011 vote and won again in 2016. In 2018, he became premier after
Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Liberal party should view the election results as a wake-up call from voters who punished the free-enterprise coalition for refusing to renew itself in changing times, say former and current members of the legislature.&nbs...
The latest developments as the Saskatchewan election results come in
SASKATOON — The latest developments in the Saskatchewan election. All times CT: 12:10 a.m. It's possible Scott Moe will get all of his cabinet members back. Only Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor is in jeopardy. She led her Regina U...
Most Canadians don’t want federal election until at least 2022, new poll suggests
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians don't want a federal election during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic — or even next year. The results suggest 47 per cent of respondents want the next election to be held
Canadian Press NewsAlert: B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is quitting the party's top job, saying he'll step down as soon as a replacement is selected. Wilkinson says the party is beginning the challenging and exciting process of rebuilding.&n...
B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats in election
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberal party is looking for a new leader following Andrew Wilkinson's announcement Monday he's quitting and will leave as soon as a replacement is selected. His decision comes after the New Democrats led by John Horgan won
Thanksgiving festivities affecting COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, Manitoba: officials
Health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are pointing to recent Thanksgiving celebrations as they continue to see high numbers of new COVID-19 infections despite strengthening restrictions in hot spot areas. In Ontario, where new cases reached a peak o...
Canada women’s security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19
OTTAWA — Authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people, says Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security. Jacqueline O'Neill said she is seeing a growing number of attacks against defenders of the...
Mi’kmaq fisherman intends to fight federal charges alleging illegal lobster catch
HALIFAX — A fisherman from a Mi'kmaq community in Cape Breton says he intends to plead not guilty to charges of illegal fishing after his lobster traps were seized last year by federal fisheries officers in southwestern Nova Scotia. Ashton Bernard,
In pushing to amend conversion therapy bill, Tories seek to bridge caucus divide
OTTAWA — Conservatives will seek to amend a Liberal bill that would criminalize forcing people to undergo therapy to change their sexuality or gender. In signalling their intention on Monday to move an amendment to the proposed law, the party als...
