Category Archives: Canada

Supreme Court to rule today if expansions to rape shield laws were constitutional
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will issue a constitutional ruling today about extensions to Canada's rape shield laws made by the Liberals four years ago. Rape shield laws, which have been in pl...
Jun 30, 2022

Soldier charged for criticizing vaccine mandates arrives in Ottawa amid protest fears
OTTAWA - A Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements will march through Ottawa on Thursday, kicking off what organizers are promising - and residents fear - will ...
Jun 30, 2022

'Sense of future' for Lytton if homes rebuilt by this time next year: B.C. minister
LYTTON, B.C. - British Columbia's public safety minister says he expects many houses and the municipal infrastructure destroyed by a wildfire in Lytton to be rebuilt by this time next year. Mike Farnw...
Jun 30, 2022

New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices, affect low-income Canadians the most
OTTAWA - New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030. An impact analysis of the Cl...
Jun 30, 2022

For some, the Canadian flag has taken on new meaning this year
OTTAWA - Puneet Luthra has always taken advantage of the Canadian flags his local MP's office gives away so he can raise one at his Toronto home. "I just think it looks great. I think it's beautiful,"...
Jun 30, 2022

NATO summit to conclude with talks on southern nations, terrorism
MADRID - A historic summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders is expected to wrap up today, capping off a worldwide summit tour focused squarely on Russia's war in Ukraine. Prime Minister J...
Jun 29, 2022

Alberta Utilities Commission approves $31M ATCO fine, says in public interest
CALGARY - The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric's attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn't have incurred. In April, ATCO Electric ...
Jun 29, 2022

NDP Transport critic calls passport delays a national embarrassment
OTTAWA-The NDP Transport Critic Taylor Bachrach made a statement today calling passport and airport delays a national embarrassment."After two years of being unable to travel, people are beyond frustr...
Jun 29, 2022

Canada extends COVID-19 border measures until Sept. 30, including ArriveCan app
OTTAWA - The federal government will extend current COVID-19 public health measures for travellers entering Canada, including the use of the ArriveCan app, until at least Sept. 30. In a release Wednes...
Jun 29, 2022

Bill Blair says discussions with RCMP on gun ban, N.S. shooting stayed separate
OTTAWA - Former public safety minister Bill Blair says his office worked with the RCMP on the Liberals' gun ban, announced in May 2020, but those conversations had "no nexus" with discussions about th...
Jun 29, 2022