Canada

NDP expects Liberals to honour spending pledges, not foreseeing budget 'surprises'

OTTAWA - The New Democrats are confident there will be "no surprises" in the federal budget and that the Liberals will honour spending pledges made in their confidence and supply pact. Daniel Blaikie,...

Apr 07, 2022

Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19

As most provinces and territories lift COVID-19 public health measures, Canadians are left to assess their own risk level amid signs of a sixth wave. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health offi...

Apr 07, 2022

'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban

A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol. The town of Raymond, about 240 kilometres sou...

Apr 07, 2022

Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently t...

Apr 07, 2022

Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee

OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee on immigration says there has been a distinct difference between the way Canada has treated Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country and those fleeing other ...

Apr 06, 2022

Review critical of arrest of Indigenous man and granddaughter in opening bank account

VANCOUVER - A retired judge who led a disciplinary hearing against two police officers has found they "demonstrated serious, blameworthy conduct" when they "recklessly" arrested an Indigenous man and ...

Apr 06, 2022

One of Canada's original six astronauts and Space Shuttle vet dies

One of Canada's first astronauts has died. The Canadian Space Agency is confirming Bjarni Tryggvason, who was part of Canada's original six space voyageurs, died at the age of 76. Born in Reykjavik, I...

Apr 06, 2022

Health Canada mulls lower threshold for drug decriminalization: B.C. minister

OTTAWA - A British Columbia minister says Health Canada is considering its decriminalization request but with a lower threshold for the amount of drugs a person can carry. Mental Health and Addictions...

Apr 06, 2022

Ottawa police have charged a second man with arson after fire in downtown apartment

OTTAWA - A second man has been charged with trying to set fire to a downtown Ottawa apartment building in early February. Ottawa police say they've charged 41-year-old Bartosz Wernik with arson causin...

Apr 06, 2022

Feds try to avoid Australian pitfalls in online news bill

OTTAWA - The Canadian government says it is learning from Australia's experience when it comes to requiring online giants to pay news outlets to use their content. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez on...

Apr 06, 2022