Category Archives: Canada

Canadian labour ministers say they want federal government training money back
VICTORIA - Canada's provincial and territorial labour ministers will be meeting with their federal counterpart on Monday to demand that the federal government reinstate $625 million that it cut from t...
Jun 14, 2024

'Hill he's prepared to die on': Second undercover officer at Coutts conspiracy trial
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A second undercover Mountie who infiltrated the Coutts border blockade said Anthony (Tony) Olienick displayed a strong dislike of police and told her he had guns and ammunition at ...
Jun 14, 2024

Frank Stronach accused of sexually assaulting three complainants: document
Canadian businessman and billionaire Frank Stronach is accused of sexually assaulting three different complainants in alleged incidents that took place in Toronto and Aurora, Ont., a court document fi...
Jun 14, 2024

RCMP arrest Quebec man for 3D printing of guns and spreading hatred against Jews
MONTREAL - The RCMP say they arrested a Quebec man Thursday on charges of hate speech and 3D printing of firearms. The police say they seized a "significant quantity" of 3D printers and a homemade fir...
Jun 14, 2024

Singh won't break pact with Liberals despite concern PM isn't protecting democracy
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh is not willing to break ranks with the minority Liberal government, even after criticizing the prime minister for failing to protect Canada's democra...
Jun 14, 2024

Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec
QUBEC - Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Employment Minister Je...
Jun 14, 2024

Canada to host G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., next June
OTTAWA - Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The announcement comes as this year's leaders' meeting continues in Apulia, Italy. The member countries -...
Jun 14, 2024

B.C. establishes largest provincial park in a decade to protect threatened caribou
VICTORIA - A major provincial park expansion will create a protection zone of almost 2,000 square kilometres for caribou and other species in northeastern British Columbia. The Ministry of Environment...
Jun 14, 2024

NDP says it's considering options about support for much-criticized Senate porn bill
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats won't state their position on a bill that seeks to keep minors from accessing sexually explicit material online. The legislation proposes requiring websites like Pornhub...
Jun 14, 2024

Patients going without care due to nursing shortage in Manitoba First Nation
OTTAWA - A First Nation in northern Manitoba says its nursing station is operating at half-capacity, and as a result members are going without the care they need. Chief David Monias of the Crosslake B...
Jun 14, 2024