Canada

Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...

Jun 22, 2021

Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income

OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering...

Jun 22, 2021

'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional

OTTAWA - Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is painting Parliament as a place of "toxicity" and "obstructionism" to his minority government's agenda, fuelling growing speculation of a possible election call...

Jun 22, 2021

Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments

OTTAWA - Three new senators, including a high-profile labour leader, have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hassan Yussuff, who just stepped down from a s...

Jun 22, 2021

Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks

Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. Riversdale Resources, which had its proposed Be...

Jun 22, 2021

Advisory body was 'very keen' to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell

OTTAWA - The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was "very keen" to find an Indigenous candidate to fill the latest vacancy. But Kim Campbell suggests at ...

Jun 22, 2021

UNESCO says industry, poor governance "likely" endanger Canadian World Heritage site

A United Nations agency says Canada's largest national park is now so threatened that it could likely be placed on the list of World Heritage sites in danger. UNESCO released the finding on Alberta's ...

Jun 22, 2021

Canada has admitted broken Indigenous relationship, unlike China on Uyghurs: Trudeau

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is a fundamental difference between Canada's troubled relationship with Indigenous Peoples, and China's systemic abuse and human rights violation agai...

Greg Fry Jun 22, 2021

11 of Canada's worst tornado events over the years

A tornado carved a destructive path through the town of Mascouche, Que., on Monday, punching holes into roofs, uprooting trees and killing one man who had taken shelter in a shed. According to Environ...

Jun 22, 2021

Commission on election leaders' debates sets criteria, says parties need 4% support

OTTAWA - The commission of the official leaders' debates for Canada's elections says one of the criteria for participating in the next set is parties must have at least four per cent of national suppo...

Jun 22, 2021