Quebec premier says last week’s debates on racism lacked compassion for First Nations
Quebec Premier François Legault is accepting responsibility for the lack of compassion and solidarity toward Indigenous Peoples last week involving himself and the opposition. Legault said today on Facebook that last week's debates on racism did not st...
No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nations say
Two Alberta First Nations say they're not convinced the federal government needs to be part of an environmental review for a large thermal coal mine expansion proposal in the province. And both the Ermineskin and Whitefish Lake First Nations say they'...
Treasury to shift rental assistance to places with demand
The Treasury Department on Monday announced plans to start reallocating the billions of dollars in federal rental assistance in a bid to get more money into the hands of tenants facing eviction.
Judge slams claims that Jan. 6 rioters are treated unfairly
A Texas man who joined the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. was sentenced Monday to 45 days behind bars even though prosecutors weren't seeking jail time, after the judge blasted comparisons between the riot that day
Trump faces deadline for questioning in defamation suit
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump now has a Dec. 23 deadline to undergo questioning in a former “Apprentice” contestant's defamation lawsuit over what he said in denying her sexual assault allegations, a court said Monday.
Canada must convince countries who reject mixed-dose travellers: travel association
OTTAWA — Convincing dubious countries to allow Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders may be tricky, but Canada has a responsibility to try, according to a director with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). The fe...
Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges’ independence
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada’s military judges are truly independent. The request filed on behalf of several service members whose criminal cases are on hold represents the latest — and possibly last — twist
Whitmer vetoes election bills, says they perpetuate lies
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed several Republican-sponsored election bills, saying they would have perpetuated falsehoods to discredit the 2020 presidential election and made it tougher for people living in large senior ...
N.L. ground search and rescue loses good people to fundraising burnout, says director
ST JOHN'S, Antigua And Barbuda — Newfoundland and Labrador's volunteer-run ground search and rescue services need an infusion of cash and a few paid positions, according to testimony Monday from the man who oversees much of the system. Harry Blackmore ...
UK pledges to hit all-renewable electricity by 2035
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — All of Britain’s electricity will come from renewable sources by 2035, the governing Conservatives announced Monday, saying the move would help end the country’s reliance on imported fuel.