Category Archives: Politics
Arctic co-operation and study must continue despite invasion of Ukraine: U.S. envoy
A top United States government official says there are plenty of issues to keep like-minded Arctic nations together after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced seven of them to pause their participation in the international body that looks after the regi...
Trudeau opens door to more military spending in response to Russian invasion
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened the door on Monday to spending more on Canada’s military, but stopped short of any firm commitments even as Germany and other allies rush to shore up their defence budgets following Russia’s invasion
High court narrows reach of law targeting career criminals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday narrowed the reach of a federal law that strengthens penalties for career criminals found to illegally have a gun.
Opposition to forced transfers of B.C. patients seeking medically assisted deaths
VANCOUVER — A national organization that supports those seeking a medically assisted death is campaigning to stop forced transfers of patients within public care facilities in British Columbia. Dying With Dignity Canada says forced transfers happen whe...
Non-citizens of Ukraine don’t qualify for temporary refuge from war in Canada
OTTAWA — Masouma Tajik fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan in August, leaving her life and family behind at only 22 years old, carrying just one backpack. Last week, she left the new life she had built for herself over the past
Alberta to reduce gasoline tax, offer $150 rebate on electricity bills
EDMONTON — Alberta plans to temporarily end its tax on gas at the pump and to rebate some electricity costs to help consumers pummelled by high energy prices. Premier Jason Kenney says the 13-cent per litre provincial tax is to be
Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said Monday that the state will formally recommend against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children. Ladapo made
Ontario offering nurses up to $5,000 as job retention incentive
Ontario is offering all nurses incentive pay of up to $5,000 per person to encourage job retention. Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday the payments are meant to support nurses as the province recovers from the pandemic. "A strong nursing wo...
Republican lawmakers unveil medical marijuana regulations
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republicans in the Oklahoma House on Monday unveiled a package of new restrictions on the state's booming medical marijuana industry, designed to crack down on illegal growers who sell cannabis on the black market.
UK government denies giving cool welcome to Ukraine refugees
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his government’s treatment of Ukrainians fleeing war, after France accused U.K. authorities of “inhumane” behavior towards the refugees.
