Canada

Vancouver mayor says he's hopeful Ottawa wants to discuss decriminalization of drugs

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's encouraged by the federal health minister's commitment to work with the city after it asked that possession of small amounts of illicit drugs be decriminalize...

Jan 27, 2021

B.C. couple accused of flying to Yukon to get COVID-19 vaccine to appear in court

WHITEHORSE - A Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine will have to answer for their alleged actions in a courtroom. Former Great Canadian Gaming CEO...

Jan 27, 2021

Inuit women's organization and RCMP hope to reduce gender-based violence

IQALUIT - The national organization representing Inuit women in Canada has signed an agreement with the RCMP to work to reduce violence against Inuit women, children and gender diverse people. The agr...

Jan 27, 2021

Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact

VICTORIA - The Royal B.C. Museum says it has confirmed a carved stone pillar found at low tide on a beach in Victoria last summer is an Indigenous artifact. The museum says in a news release it will w...

Jan 27, 2021

Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks

TORONTO - An investigation into a scourge of NetWalker ransomware attacks has led to the arrest of a Canadian man, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. According to an indictment, police ...

Jan 27, 2021

More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal

Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies for decades is growing among area communities At least six cities, towns and m...

Jan 27, 2021

Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA - The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending th...

Jan 27, 2021

Alberta border agents made record meth bust after pulling over produce truck

COUTTS, Alta. - The Canada Border Services Agency says officers in southern Alberta made the country's largest-ever methamphetamine seizure at a land border crossing last month. The agency says in a n...

Jan 27, 2021

EU health official blasts slow vaccine delivery, and is consulting with Canada

OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is being urged to follow the tough talk of Europe's health minister, who Wednesday accused a vaccine company of not living up to its moral and legal obligations because...

Jan 27, 2021

Second meeting on anti-Indigenous racism in health to focus on solutions

OTTAWA - Canadians expect concrete measures from politicians to ensure everyone - Indigenous people included - has access to first-class medical treatment, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller sai...

Jan 27, 2021