Category Archives: Canada
Jean Lapointe, singer, actor and retired Canadian senator, dies at 86
MONTREAL - Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at age 86. The foundation he created announced Friday his death from health comp...
Nov 18, 2022
Fate of prime minister's residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has spent billions trying to solve the country's housing crisis. But when it comes to fixing the prime minister's own crumbling official residence? That's a different ...
Nov 18, 2022
Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law
OTTAWA - A Liberal bill that removes a significant number of mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug and firearms offences has become law. Minimum penalties have been repealed for all convictions...
Nov 18, 2022
'Bleakest of role models for women': Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier
EDMONTON - A leader in Alberta's health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back. Tony Dagnone, in an open letter, says Smith's abusive, divisive rhetoric blended with her "warped...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives' proposed sovereignty act
EDMONTON - All of Alberta's treaty chiefs have come together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith's proposed sovereignty act. The chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 - all the province's treaties - say in a st...
Nov 18, 2022
Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
RIGA, Latvia - A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. L...
Nov 18, 2022
China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year's climate talks...
Nov 18, 2022
Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
A large foreign supply of children's fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children's me...
Nov 18, 2022
Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
OTTAWA - Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extend...
Nov 18, 2022
Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Hydro-Qubec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made...
Nov 18, 2022