Canada

Quebec premier says last week's debates on racism lacked compassion for First Nations

Quebec Premier Franois Legault is accepting responsibility for the lack of compassion and solidarity toward Indigenous Peoples last week involving himself and the opposition. Legault said today on Fac...

Oct 04, 2021

No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nation says

An Alberta First Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion in the province. And the Ermineskin band from central Alberta s...

Oct 04, 2021

Canada sharing data with countries who don't accept mixed-dose travellers

OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it's working with other governments still dubious about allowing Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders without quarantining. Sev...

Oct 04, 2021

Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges' independence

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada's military judges are truly independent. The request represents the latest - and possibly last - twist in a landmark legal battle ...

Oct 04, 2021

U.S. prosecutors recommend former Manitoba reservist get 25-year sentence

Prosecutors in the United States are recommending a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist from Manitoba be sentenced to 25 years behind bars. Patrik Mathews, who is 28, pleaded guilty earlier to this...

Oct 04, 2021

Federal government could push provinces on vaccine mandate for workers, document says

OTTAWA - Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to ...

Oct 04, 2021

More than a dozen schools close in New Brunswick as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

FREDERICTON - Another sharp jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick is forcing more than a dozen schools to close. The growing number of closures follows reports on the weekend indicatin...

Oct 04, 2021

New Brunswick coroner's inquest into fatal shooting of Rodney Levi hears 911 calls

MIRAMICHI, N.B. - A coroner's inquest into the RCMP fatal shooting of an Indigenous man in New Brunswick is hearing the 911 calls and police radio transmissions from June 12, 2020. Rodney Levi was sho...

Oct 04, 2021

Defence minister says Operation LASER nurses will help Alberta battle COVID

EDMONTON - A military contingent is expected to be in position today to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses who will help Alberta fight COVID-19. Public Safety Canada says the Canadian R...

Oct 04, 2021

Afghan women ministers warned Canada of Taliban atrocities in June: senator

OTTAWA - Afghan women ministers made pleas to Canadian politicians for help - and shared warnings about atrocities and the erosion of women's rights - two months before the Taliban took control of Kab...

Oct 04, 2021