Category Archives: Canada
Minority governments, major stakes: a look at their role in federal politics
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government is expected to face its first serious test this week since the NDP withdrew from an agreement to support the Liberals. Conservative Leader ...
Sep 24, 2024
Interference inquiry to hear from parliamentary officials, chief electoral officer
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from parliamentary security officials including House of Commons sergeant-at-arms Patrick McDonell. The testimony could she...
Sep 24, 2024
House to debate motion as Tories attempt to take down Liberal government
OTTAWA - The House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative non-confidence motion today, as the Tories try to take down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. It's the first test for the minori...
Sep 24, 2024
A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day
VANCOUVER - The state of British Columbia health care has become a key issue ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 19 as the overburdened system attempts to cope with understaffing, frequent short-...
Sep 24, 2024
'Scotch Tape and wet paper': Healing fragile B.C. health system is key election issue
Mike Goetz has added bill collector to his list of responsibilities as mayor of Merritt in British Columbia's Interior. In June, Goetz sent the province an invoice for $103,831.87, the cost, he said, ...
Sep 24, 2024
Retired B.C. chief coroner to appear at Green election campaign event
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia chief coroner Lisa Lapointe is slated to appear alongside BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau for a policy announcement in Victoria related to the province's illic...
Sep 24, 2024
'They've found our baby': Mom's joy as B.C. girl's rescue plays out on social media
The mother of a six-year-old girl who went missing for three days in north-central British Columbia has described her joy at their reunion, which played out on social media videos. Footage shared on S...
Sep 23, 2024
There's an air of hostility around the House as MPs head into heated debates
OTTAWA - Some MPs are demanding more discipline from House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus after an exchange between two party leaders last week got so heated one MP thought it may actually come to phy...
Sep 23, 2024
NDP urges government to recognize Palestinian statehood, sanction Israeli officials
OTTAWA - The NDP is urging the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that a Conservative government would not protect international law in the Middle East. NDP foreign affairs critic He...
Sep 23, 2024
Union for grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver says strike to start Tuesday
BURNABY, B.C. - The union representing grain workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver says it has served the employer with a 72-hour strike notice. The Grain Workers Union Local 333 says in a notice po...
Sep 23, 2024