Canada

Federal watchdog says victims-rights regime needs overhaul after falling 'far short'

OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's watchdog for crime victims is calling on Parliament to overhaul their bill of rights, saying the five-year-old legislation has fallen "far short" of delivering on its promise. ...

Nov 25, 2020

Whales to trout: Ottawa announces $50M for research into fisheries ecosystems

The federal government has announced more than $50 million for research into marine and freshwater ecosystems across Canada. The projects range from improving habitat for Atlantic salmon to measuring ...

Nov 25, 2020

Horgan's NDP cabinet built to tackle pandemic, economic recovery, says former premier

VICTORIA - Former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt says he understands the balancing act that John Horgan is facing as he is set to introduce his NDP government's new cabinet Thursday during a pandemic that...

Nov 25, 2020

Mountie says she doesn't believe the RCMP shared Meng's device information with FBI

VANCOUVER - An RCMP officer who oversaw the arrest of Meng Wanzhou two years ago says she is not aware of any Mounties sharing information from the Huawei executive's electronics with U.S. law enforce...

Nov 25, 2020

Davie ship part of Navy's long-term plan to prevent 'capability gap': Documents

OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy plans to continue relying on a converted civilian container ship owned by a Quebec shipyard for supplies at sea even after two new support vessels are built. The revel...

Nov 25, 2020

Five people dying every day from toxic illicit drugs in B.C.: Coroner

VICTORIA - The B.C. Coroners Service says its latest data on illicit drug deaths show an average of five people are dying every day in the province. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says 162 people died la...

Nov 25, 2020

Hearing for judge accused of perjury over Black federation role set for December

TORONTO - A judge accused of lying about his involvement in a Black activist organization will face a disciplinary hearing starting next month, the Ontario Judicial Council has announced. The four-per...

Nov 25, 2020

N.S. brings in rent control, bans 'renovictions' amidst affordable housing crunch

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Liberal government is bringing in rent control amidst a series of evictions of low-income tenants and rising homelessness in Halifax. Housing Minister Chuck Porter said today t...

Nov 25, 2020

Tam urges Canadians to limit outings as Ontario set to announce Christmas rules

The country's chief public health officer is advising Canadians that to limit the spread of COVID-19, they should go out only for essentials. Dr. Theresa Tam says the number of people experiencing sev...

Nov 25, 2020

Liberals to present bill on single-game sports betting

OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will bring in a bill on one-game sports betting, five years after a previous attempt died in the Senate.The legislation on the House of Commons notice paper wou...

Nov 25, 2020