Category Archives: Canada

New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources
OTTAWA - A new institute is in the works that would track Indigenous economic prosperity in Canada by collecting data on population, businesses, land and resources. The First Nations University of Can...
Jun 06, 2024

New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.
OTTAWA - The United States says American streaming companies are being unfairly targeted by a new Canadian fee that "disproportionately" serves interests north of the border. The federal broadcasting ...
Jun 06, 2024

Liberal government tables bill that seeks to streamline, secure health data
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are moving to streamline and secure health data across jurisdictions with a new bill that imposes new rules on technology vendors. Health Minister Mark Holland tabled the...
Jun 06, 2024

Liberal government launches $1.5B program to build more co-op housing
OTTAWA - Housing Minister Sean Fraser has announced the launch of a $1.5-billion co-operative housing development program that the federal government promised in its 2022 budget. Fraser was in Winnipe...
Jun 06, 2024

Canadians remember 80th anniversary of D-Day as sun shines on Juno Beach in Normandy
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER - The sun is shining on the beaches of Normandy as a Canadian ceremony gets underway to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President G...
Jun 06, 2024

Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...
Jun 06, 2024

RCMP to release review of response to mass killing on James Smith Cree Nation
REGINA - RCMP are to release today an internal review into how officers handled the manhunt for a mass killer on a Saskatchewan First Nation. Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commanding office...
Jun 06, 2024

Don't rush committee study of foreign interference bill, civil society groups urge
OTTAWA - Ten civil society organizations are warning that the unusually swift parliamentary study of a bill to counter foreign interference could result in flawed laws that violate people's rights. In...
Jun 06, 2024

Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup
EDMONTON - Kevin Genest says the Edmonton Oilers have always had his back so it was only fair he put the team on his. The 43-year-old said that while navigating tough times and hardships growing up, h...
Jun 06, 2024

D-Day veteran from Abbotsford, B.C., to receive France's highest honour
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Second World War veteran who landed at Normandy on D-Day 80 years ago will be presented with France's highest decoration in a ceremony in Vancouver today. Joseph Vogelge...
Jun 06, 2024