Category Archives: Canada
'Uniquely suited': Indigenous priest in charge of liturgy for Pope's visit
When Vatican officials were looking for someone in Canada to act as a liaison for program planning during the Pope's visit later this month, they had specific criteria. Ideally, the person would have ...
Jul 9, 2022
'Freedom Convoy' organizers discussed playing 'race card' with Métis heritage
OTTAWA - Organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" discussed using their ties to Metis identity to play the "race card" as part of an overall strategy to control their public image and garner sympathy for th...
Jul 9, 2022
Federal apology today for racism faced by all-Black Canadian unit in First World War
TRURO, N.S. - Federal government and Armed Forces officials will be in Nova Scotia today to issue a formal apology for the treatment of Canada's only all-Black unit to serve in the First World War. Th...
Jul 9, 2022
Canada to use traditional spelling of 'Türkiye' following UN move
The Canadian government has quietly changed the name of Turkey to the official Turkish spelling Trkiye in all official communications. The move follows a request by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's go...
Jul 9, 2022
Wildfire smoke, heat warnings up for many parts of Canada's North: Environment Canada
WHITEHORSE - Several parts of Northern Canada are enveloped in smoke from wildfires along with unusually high seasonal temperatures. Yukon has seen a huge leap in the number of blazes with just over 8...
Jul 8, 2022
Child allegedly taken from Toronto subway station found safe, police say
Toronto police say they've found a man and a toddler he's alleged to have taken from an east-end subway station. Investigators say no injuries have been reported. Police previously said a man had take...
Jul 8, 2022
Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers
EDMONTON - Organizers of the Pope's visit to Canada are warning the public not to buy tickets from resellers online, saying they may not be legitimate. Thousands of tickets for the Pope's open-air mas...
Jul 8, 2022
CP NewsAlert: B.C. to offer COVID-19 booster for 12-plus starting this fall
VANCOUVER - COVID-19 booster shots will be available to British Columbians aged 12 and over starting this fall. Dr. Penny Ballem, the lead on B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization plan, says invitations start ...
Jul 8, 2022
Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri's 'Humanity' art exhibit to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an art installation in Ottawa spearheaded by Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is a reminder of the positivity and hope needed in the world. Inspired by...
Jul 8, 2022
Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment
MONTREAL - A Quebec nurse who had been accused of making degrading comments towards an Atikamekw woman in March 2021 won't be fired, an arbitrator has ruled. The firing came in the aftermath of the Se...
Jul 8, 2022