Canada

Tory MP says carbon price rebate cheques could help ease pain of high gas prices

OTTAWA - New Brunswick Conservative MP John Williamson says his province should go back to using the federal carbon price because at least it comes with rebate cheques that could ease the current pain...

Mar 11, 2022

Blogger Raif Badawi freed from Saudi prison, Quebec-based wife says

MONTREAL - After a decade in a Saudi prison, blogger and activist Raif Badawi was released Friday, his Quebec-based wife confirmed. Ensaf Haidar, who lives with the couple's three children in Sherbroo...

Mar 11, 2022

MP Kevin Vuong co-operating with Navy over charge; yet to decide on court martial

OTTAWA - Independent MP Kevin Vuong says he is co-operating fully with the Royal Canadian Navy, which has charged him for failing to disclose he was charged with sexual assault in 2019. The sexual ass...

Mar 11, 2022

Ottawa businesses hurt by protest convoy can apply for $10K in funding: feds

OTTAWA - The federal government says businesses in Ottawa impacted by the weeks-long protest convoy can apply for up to $10,000 to offset their losses. Mona Fortier, MP for Ottawa-Vanier and president...

Mar 11, 2022

Who's in, who's out and who else may join the Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA - With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those running ...

Mar 11, 2022

Michael Chong not running for Conservative leader, says 'now is not the time'

OTTAWA - Michael Chong says he will not be entering the Conservative leadership race. The longtime Ontario MP and 2017 leadership contender had left the door open to the possibility of another run. Ch...

Mar 11, 2022

Gander, N.L., airport reopens after Cormorant helicopter crash, investigation ongoing

GANDER, N.L. - The airport in Gander, N.L., reopened this morning after a military helicopter crash Thursday afternoon that left two crew members in hospital. Gander International Airport officials sa...

Mar 11, 2022

TSB says Quebec pilot in fatal collision with lawn tractor didn't get OK for landing

MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a pilot who struck and killed a Quebec woman as she was cutting grass near a landing strip north of Montreal didn't obtain permission to land ...

Mar 11, 2022

India and Canada agree to relaunch trade talks, seek 'early progress' agreement

OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada and India have agreed to resume long-standing efforts toward a comprehensive trade deal. Following meetings in New Delhi with her Indian count...

Mar 11, 2022

Police, convenience store industry prepare for gas thefts as prices continue to rise

Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in "gas-and-dash" thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar following sanctions against Russia that have put the squeeze on global oil suppl...

Mar 11, 2022