Canada

'Walking together:' Governor General to attend Regina reconciliation event

REGINA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to be among those speaking today at a Truth and Reconciliation event in Regina. Miyo-wiciwitowin Day is to be held at Mosaic Stadium and aims to bring together 10,000 ...

Sep 29, 2022

Canadians in Florida hunkering down as hurricane Ian lashes the state

Summer Willett stocked up on food, water and other basic supplies as she prepared to ride out hurricane Ian at her in-laws' home in Florida. The Cornwall, Ont., woman travelled south recently to spend...

Sep 29, 2022

Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP

OTTAWA - Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group "Diagolon," has been arrested in Nova Scotia on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia R...

Sep 28, 2022

CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona

OTTAWA - The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says...

Sep 28, 2022

Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage

ROSE BLANCHE-HARBOUR LE COU, N.L. - Colourful fishing stages bobbed in the water by Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Tuesday as Cliff Bateman watched from his property. Days earlier, the picturesque buildi...

Sep 28, 2022

Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes

CALGARY - A family doctor in Calgary has filed a human rights complaint over Ottawa's decision to no longer require masks on airplanes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federal government has ann...

Sep 28, 2022

Canada's lack of Indo-Pacific strategy leaves business in the dark: book

OTTAWA - Business leaders and former diplomats are pushing the Trudeau government to finally release its long-awaited strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. A new book urges the Liberals to outline its...

Sep 28, 2022

Parliament passes law allowing jurors to disclose information to health providers

OTTAWA - Parliament has passed a new law that allows jurors to disclose information about jury proceedings to health care professionals. The bill creates a carve-out in Canada's strict jury secrecy ru...

Sep 28, 2022

N.W.T. confirms first case of avian influenza in wild bird

YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories has confirmed its first case of avian influenza in a wild bird found in Yellowknife. The territorial government said Wednesday that the herring gull was submitt...

Sep 28, 2022

Enbridge sells minority stake in seven pipelines to Indigenous communities

Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in seven pipelines in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta to a group of 23 First Nation and Mtis communities for $1.12 billion. Alberta pr...

Sep 28, 2022