Category Archives: National
B.C. drivers getting one-time rebate to help with rising fuel prices
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public auto insurer is giving a one-time rebate to help drivers cope with the cost of rising fuel prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Premier John Horgan announced Friday. Horgan said the provincial government ...
A bilateral data-sharing deal with U.S. better than status quo, says privacy watchdog
WASHINGTON — Canada's privacy watchdog wants the federal government to ensure any bilateral data-sharing agreement with the United States includes "explicit safeguards" to protect the rights of Canadians. The two countries agreed this week to pursue a ...
WHO reviewing policy after rejecting emergency use of Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA — The World Health Organization says it is reviewing its policies after opting not to accept a made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Health Canada authorized Medicago's two-dose Covifenz vaccine in February for adults 18 to 64. WHO ...
N.S. fisherman trapped by Russian shelling as he tries to drive Ukrainians to safety
HALIFAX — A Canadian attempting to drive Ukrainians displaced by the war to safety says Russian shelling has trapped him in the city of Chernihiv for three days as food and water supplies dwindle. Speaking Friday from a bomb shelter in
Quebec justice minister seeks answers on criminal trial that occurred with ‘no trace’
MONTREAL — Quebec's justice minister says he's looking into a criminal trial in the province involving a police informant that took place entirely in secret and was kept off the official court docket. Simon Jolin-Barrette told reporters today he would ...
Climate protests held in cities across Canada as part of global movement
MONTREAL — Protesters gathered in cities across Canada on Friday to denounce government inaction on fighting climate change as part of a series of worldwide environmental protests. The events were part of the Fridays for Future movement that is inspire...
Chief of B.C. First Nation struck by wildfires, floods says moving may be safest bet
SHACKAN FIRST NATION, B.C. — The chief of a First Nation in British Columbia's Nicola Valley that was evacuated by both wildfires and floods last year says he wants more land for the community in a safer area. Chief Arnie Lampreau
Two of Alberta premier’s caucus members urge him to quit to renew party
EDMONTON — Two of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s backbenchers say it's time for him to resign after last-minute changes to a party review of his leadership next month. Peter Guthrie and Jason Stephan joined other current and former United Conservative ...
Quebec Premier François Legault tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s feeling good
Quebec Premier François Legault says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Legault announced on social media he started to feel symptoms this afternoon and tested positive later in the day. The 64-year-old premier says he's feeling good and will work re...
Convoy protest was a national security threat, Ontario police boss says
OTTAWA — Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique said national security threat was identified as part of the so-called freedom convoy in Ottawa. Carrique said the province's intelligence bureau identified a threat associated with the len...
