Category Archives: National
Navy investigating unexplained breakdown on brand-new Arctic patrol vessel
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is investigating an unexplained breakdown on its brand-new, $400-million Arctic patrol ship. The problem first emerged last week as HMCS Harry DeWolf's crew were training off the coast of Halifax, 2 1/2 months after Irv...
Elections watchdog announces charges against former leader of defunct Bridge party
OTTAWA — The former leader of the defunct Bridge Party of Canada and another individual are facing charges under both the Canada Elections Act and the Criminal Code, says Canada's elections commissioner. "Two charges have been laid under the Canada Ele...
Quebec pork plant outbreak grows as Alberta looks to boost ailing travel industry
A COVID-19 outbreak at a Quebec pork-processing plant grew Thursday as Manitoba expanded its restrictions and Alberta announced a testing pilot at two international border crossings that it hopes will eventually boost its ailing travel industry. ...
After Ohio’s OMG debate, chastened Trump follows rules, mostly, in rematch with Biden
WASHINGTON, Wash. — Donald Trump appeared to do something Thursday he rarely does: follow someone else's advice. The U.S. president showed a measure of restraint in the final presidential debate, shrugging off Joe Biden's attacks over his handling of t...
A QuickSketch profile of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia's Liberal party: Family: Married to Barbara Grantham. They have three grown children in their 20s. Education: Holds degrees from the University of Alberta, Dalhousie University and ...
No confidence showdown over sweeping Tory motion on government handling of pandemic
OTTAWA — The Liberals will not turn a Conservative motion into a test of confidence in their minority government — despite arguing the motion is so broad and its demand for documents so massive that it could get in the
RCMP officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras in Nunavut later this year
OTTAWA — The RCMP says Mounties serving in Iqaluit are to be equipped with body-worn cameras later this year as part of a pilot project that aims to help strengthen accountability and public trust of the police force. The RCMP
RCMP officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras in Nunavut later this year
OTTAWA — The RCMP says Mounties serving in Iqaluit are to be equipped with body-worn cameras later this year as part of a pilot project that aims to help strengthen accountability and public trust of the police force. The RCMP
B.C. NDP takes snap election risk during pandemic in quest for majority government
VICTORIA — British Columbia's New Democrats took a risk calling a snap election during a global pandemic to pursue a majority government, creating a major campaign issue for the party's opponents. NDP Leader John Horgan said he called the electio...
Highlights of the party platforms in the B.C. election
Here are highlights of the platforms of the three main parties in the B.C. election: NDP: — Families with an annual household income under $125,000 would get a one-time $1,000 COVID-19 recovery benefit, with the benefit going to others on a slidi...
