Canada

Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts

CALGARY - A federal regulator has lifted a stop-work order on tree cutting and grass mowing along the route of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The Canada Energy Regulator says in a stat...

Jun 22, 2021

Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...

Jun 22, 2021

'Joints for Jabs:' Company offering cannabis prizes to fully vaccinated Manitobans

WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg-based cannabis producer and retailer is hoping to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake with a chance to win free joints. Delta 9's "Joints for Jabs" program is giving away three ...

Jun 22, 2021

Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises

OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she'll soon have advice to help fully vaccinated Canadians figure out what they can safely do, but she says much will depend on who you are an...

Jun 22, 2021

Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...

Jun 22, 2021

Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income

OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering...

Jun 22, 2021

'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional

OTTAWA - Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is painting Parliament as a place of "toxicity" and "obstructionism" to his minority government's agenda, fuelling growing speculation of a possible election call...

Jun 22, 2021

Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments

OTTAWA - Three new senators, including a high-profile labour leader, have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hassan Yussuff, who just stepped down from a s...

Jun 22, 2021

Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks

Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. Riversdale Resources, which had its proposed Be...

Jun 22, 2021

Advisory body was 'very keen' to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell

OTTAWA - The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was "very keen" to find an Indigenous candidate to fill the latest vacancy. But Kim Campbell suggests at ...

Jun 22, 2021