Category Archives: National
Fake news creates serious issues for battling pandemic, chief public health doc says
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health doctor is worried about the amount of false information being floated about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam says when false information is spread — either intentionally or not — it does not help public
University should have defended professor in debate over offensive language: Legault
OTTAWA — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the University of Ottawa should have defended a professor who used a derogatory word for Black people in class.A student complained that part-time professor Verushka Lieutenant-Duval used the notorious word...
Troops ordered to keep guard up to protect military from COVID-19 resurgence
OTTAWA — Top defence officials have ordered Canadian troops to keep up their guard against COVID-19 while painting a gloomy picture of how the pandemic could affect the military and country for the next year – if not longer. The order
Five things to know about the dispute over Nova Scotia’s Indigenous lobster fishery
HALIFAX — Tensions remain high in the dispute over the Indigenous lobster fishery in Nova Scotia. Here are five things to know about the situation. 1. The dispute has a long history. In September 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the
Quebec’s public health director says he has a driver and bodyguard because of threats
Quebec's director of public health revealed Tuesday he has a driver and bodyguard to protect him against threats from people upset with his pandemic-related health orders. Dr. Horacio Arruda told reporters he was assigned a driver and bodyguard a...
Membertou First Nation to become latest to join Mi’kmaq livelihood fishery in N.S.
HALIFAX — The leader of a Cape Breton First Nation says his community is planning a self-regulated lobster fishery similar to the one on the province's southwestern shore that has sparked fierce opposition from non-Indigenous harvesters. Chief Te...
A timeline of Nova Scotia’s lobster conflict between Mi’kmaq and commercial fishers
HALIFAX — A timeline of major events in the conflict between Mi'kmaq and non-Indigenous commercial fishers in southwest Nova Scotia. --- Sept. 17: Sipekne'katik First Nation launches a self-regulated lobster fishery outside the federally regulate...
Trudeau hands out advice on Halloween, saying ‘sacrifice’ necessary for many
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stick to local health guidelines when considering how to celebrate Halloween next week. The question of how to handle the spooky evening is top of mind for many parents who are
Quebec allocates $65 million to fight rising gun violence in big cities
Quebec says it is allocating about $65 million to combat rising gun violence in big cities across the province. Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault told a news conference Tuesday the combination of federal and provincial funds will be used to ...
As his health declines, Glen Assoun seeks compensation for wrongful conviction
HALIFAX — Glen Assoun says he's fearful he'll die before governments offer him compensation for almost 17 years of wrongful imprisonment that have left him with a weak heart and fragile health. The 64-year-old Halifax man said in an interview Monday
