Category Archives: Canada
Travellers who've forgotten to use ArriveCan app can now give details at the border
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he's instructed border officials to allow travellers to give their travel information at the border if they've forgotten or haven't been able to us...
Dec 06, 2021
O'Toole asks House to investigate toxic workplace allegations against Shannon Stubbs
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he's asked the House of Commons to probe allegations that Alberta MP Shannon Stubbs created a toxic work environment for her staff. The move prompted oth...
Dec 06, 2021
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case
CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...
Dec 06, 2021
Cracks in military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to folding tail: expert
HALIFAX - An aviation expert says cracks recently detected in most of the Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to the aircraft's folding tail mechanism. Larry McWha, former commande...
Dec 06, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021
Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians
OTTAWA - Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage org...
Dec 06, 2021
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves
OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...
Dec 06, 2021
Indigenous report calls for change in B.C. wildfire response, recovery
An Indigenous-led review of a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in British Columbia's southern Interior four years ago has produced 30 calls to action to improve wildfire management ...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation
OTTAWA - Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation after two tense years in the job. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton's pending departure in a statement th...
Dec 06, 2021