Russian soldiers’ mothers group closes under pressure
MOSCOW (AP) — An organization that monitors human rights in the Russian military and provides legal support for conscripts said Wednesday it is ending its work because of new restrictions that could lead to its being designated a foreign agent.
New B.C. training program for commercial truckers boosts skills, safety: ministry
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says truck drivers will be safer and more skilled once they have completed the province's new mandatory entry-level training program. The Ministry of Transportation says in a written statement that beginning n...
Air travel associations call for federal vaccine passport for new vaccine mandate
Transportation industry associations say the federal government's development of a national vaccine passport will be vital for airlines to carry out a vaccine mandate for air travellers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that proof of v...
N.L. recommends limiting indoor private gatherings to reduce COVID-19 spread
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are asking residents to limit indoor private gatherings to 20 people for the next two weeks. Acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Rosann Seviour told reporters today her recommendation...
US poised to sue contractors who don’t report cyber breaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is poised to sue government contractors and other companies who receive U.S. government grants if they fail to report breaches of their computer systems or misrepresent their cybersecurity practices, the departm...
Ford declines Opposition call to review PC caucus medical exemptions
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says he won't get involved in people's personal medical records. He made the comments in question period Wednesday, responding to the NDP urging that the premier review the two medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccines among...
Ontario willing to discuss optometrist costs, but won’t write blank cheque: minister
TORONTO — Ontario is willing to discuss optometrists' operating costs, but won't write them a "blank cheque," the health minister said Wednesday ahead of a rally by the eye care professionals. Optometrists across the province withdrew provincially insu...
Little room for feds to issue long-term debt unless central bank steps in: documents
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show the Liberals were told earlier this year that the government's bid to lock in low interest rates on federal debt could run into problems unless the Bank of Canada stepped in. The low rates have
California oil spill renews calls to ban offshore drilling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has been a leader in restricting offshore oil drilling since the infamous 1969 Santa Barbara spill that sparked the modern environmental movement, and the latest spill off Huntington Beach is prompting fresh calls f...
Ban on negotiating Medicare drug prices under pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donna Weiner looks at Medicare’s prescription drug program from two different points of view. As a participant, she