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Lack of deal sets stage for House of Commons to re-open today amid COVID-19
OTTAWA - The House of Commons is poised to re-open today despite the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to an impasse between the four main political parties. The Liberals announced Sunday that they had an agre...
Apr 20, 2020
Former ambassador and public servant Allan Gotlieb dies at 92 in Toronto
TORONTO - Allan Gotlieb, a long-time public servant who was Canada's ambassador to the United States during the Regan administration, has died. He was 92. A death notice says Gotlieb died of canc...
Apr 19, 2020
Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others
Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives "turned around" after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience "definitely scary and unsettling and ...
Apr 19, 2020
Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live
NEW YORK - The much-hyped battle between Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postpone the Instagram Live event. More than 400,000 tu...
Apr 19, 2020
At least 10 killed in shooting rampage across Nova Scotia
ENFIELD, N.S. - Canadian police say at least 10 people are dead after a shooting rampage across the province of Nova Scotia. The suspect died after the rampage. The suspect in the active shooter inves...
Apr 19, 2020
Deaths toll rises at largest N.S. non-profit nursing home on 'devastating' day
HALIFAX - The largest non-profit nursing home in Nova Scotia is reporting two more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total to five in two days, amidst what the premier described as "a devas...
Apr 19, 2020
Feds increase scrutiny of foreign takeovers to protect firms hit by pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is taking steps to protect Canada and Canadian businesses by tightening the rules around foreign takeovers of as the COVID-19 pandemic batters businesses of all...
Apr 19, 2020
Province announces price gougers can be fined $2,000
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province has announced measures that will allow police to issue $2,000 fines to individuals who are looking to profit from price gouging on essential supplies, as well as the resel...
Apr 19, 2020 Courtesy of Canadian Press
Negotiations around re-opening House of Commons going down to the wire
OTTAWA - Negotiations around re-opening the House of Commons are going down to the wire. Members of Parliament from across Canada are expected to return to their seats tomorrow unless the Liberal gove...
Apr 19, 2020
Sex workers say they're at risk, have been left out of Canada's COVID-19 response
OTTAWA - Sex workers saw their incomes disappear overnight when the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in Canada. Now many are in desperate situations: in need of food, rent, basic necessities. Some ar...
Apr 19, 2020