4 hours ago Manitoba Crown attorneys say as workload mounts, province standing pat

Crown attorneys in Manitoba say they are overworked and the provincial government is not taking action to address the problem.

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5 hours ago B.C. government still looking for a way to get shovels in the ground on Kitsilano housing project

Vaughn Palmer: Court of Appeal rejected provincial law aimed to prevent further challenges to the supportive housing project

Politics

7 hours ago Au tour d’Ottawa de suspendre ses aides à l’achat de véhicules électriques

La subvention fédérale peut aller de 2500$ à 5000$, selon qu’il s’agit d’un véhicule hybride ou complètement électrique.

Society

4 hours ago Northfield Capital Announces Intention to Commence Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield”) announced today its intention to effect a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. Northfield may, during the 12-month period commencing January 15, 2025 and ending January 14, 2026, purchase on the TSX Venture Exchange up to […]

Economics

5 hours ago B.C. denies funding to build memorial to honour victims of Kelowna’s crane collapse

Vilness added the families have been through enough hardship,  including the ongoing wait for the results of the criminal investigation to be released.

Events

5 hours ago Edmonton landlord charged with breaking and entering at apartment building days before Christmastime evacuation

An Edmonton landlord was criminally charged with breaking and entering an apartment unit he was renting out shortly before the city used unprecedented emergency powers to evacuate the building in December for apparent safety issues, displacing residents days before Christmas. Court records show the landlord, Van Vuong, faces two charges for incidents on Dec. 19 […]

Culture

7 hours ago B.C. Uber Eats driver who tapped app while driving convicted on appeal

Vasu Virda was charged with using an electronic device while driving and acquitted in provincial court. However, the decision was overturned.

Transport

4 hours ago Soaring Ottawa Charge focused on present but peeking ahead to PWHL game in Edmonton

After the PWHL’s “takeover tour” generated such tremendous support in Vancouver on Wednesday, the surging Ottawa Charge can’t help but peek ahead to their first such date, at Edmonton’s Rogers Place on Feb. 16, against the Toronto Sceptres. The 18,500-seat home of the Oilers is almost sold out — Ticketmaster shows the few remaining ducats […]

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6 hours ago Canada, G7 leaders, denounce Venezuela’s suppression of political opposition

OTTAWA — Canada is joining its closest allies in denouncing Venezuela’s crackdown on democracy — the first G7 foreign policy statement since Canada began chairing the group this year. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was inaugurated Friday for a third six-year term, after a July election widely seen as illegitimate. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared […]

Politics

8 hours ago Ottawa public elementary schools could lose French programs, redraw catchments in bold new plan

A new report recommends changes to how OCDSB elementary schools deliver French immersion, phasing out some special needs programs and more.

Society

5 hours ago HYTN Announces Initial Purchase Order under Manufacturing Partnership with Industry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN, FSE: 85W0, OTC PINK: HYTNF) (“HYTN” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company specializing in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis manufacturing is pleased to announce the receipt of an initial purchase order under manufacturing and pricing agreements (the Agreements) with SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) (“SNDL“), one […]

Economics

5 hours ago ’LA Strong’ logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires. Fanatics announced Friday that T-shirts featuring the new logo will be available to purchase on team and league online stores, as well […]

Events

15 hours ago ’A reality that I face’: Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two men who became the faces of a COVID-19 protest blockade at a key border crossing between Alberta and the United States nearly three years ago will learn their fates Friday. Gerhard (George) Janzen and Marco Van Huigenbos, along with a third man, Alex Van Herk, were found guilty last year of […]

Culture

7 hours ago Feds issue new COVID vaccine guidance, says provinces now responsible for buying them

The Public Health Agency of Canada says federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations. The agency published the information online on Friday, along with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s COVID-19 vaccine guidance […]

Science

7 hours ago LILLEY: Canada needs a serious response to Trump’s 51st state comments

Our message so far is one that Trump simply doesn't believe and won't hear

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7 hours ago Rebel News loses bid to quash fines for violating election law on third

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Rebel News Network’s latest bid to quash $3,000 in fines levied against the right-wing media outlet by the commissioner of elections. The fines were imposed in 2021 after an investigation by the commissioner’s office into lawn signs erected by Rebel News during the 2019 federal election […]

Politics

12 hours ago Après Québec, Ottawa suspend son incitatif de 5000$ à l’achat d’un véhicule électrique

Victime de son succès, le programme fédéral d’incitatif à l’achat de véhicules électriques sera suspendu au plus tard le 31 mars prochain.

Society

8 hours ago Ottawa signs $40M deal with Saskatchewan to offer drug coverage for rare diseases

The Saskatchewan and federal governments have announced an agreement for coverage of select new drugs for rare diseases.

Economics

7 hours ago Federal parolee charged with girlfriend’s murder makes brief court appearance

The federal parolee accused of the shocking murder of his girlfriend visiting his halfway house in Toronto last month made a brief court appearance Friday. Aaron Shea, who faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Alisha Brooks, appeared by video from jail in his prison-issue orange jumpsuit as court heard that a […]

Events

12 hours ago B.C. health officials urge residents to take precautions as respiratory infections rise

'We are seeing a lot of illness at the moment," says Dr. Jennifer Vines, interim medical director for public health response at the B.C. CDC.

Science

8 hours ago Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark makes small step in recovery from back ailment

Top goalie takes a short skate on Friday

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8 hours ago Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly off to Washington next week to talk tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will head to Washington next week as part of her government’s efforts to press the incoming Trump administration not to impose damaging tariffs on Canada. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he is inaugurated later […]

Politics

16 hours ago David Staples: University of Alberta wise to get ahead of fierce backlash against DEI

The University of Alberta is trail-blazing on a critical issue, becoming the first university in Canada to reform its DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) program. U of A president Bill Flanagan signalled the change in a piece he wrote for the Edmonton Journal where he focused on controversial aspects of DEI programs — or EDI […]

Society

17 hours ago Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund Issues 2025 Guidance and Raises Monthly Distribution

TORONTO — Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX: CHE.UN) (“Chemtrade”) today issued 2025 Guidance and increased the level of monthly distributions to unitholders. 2025 Guidance ($ million) 2025 Guidance 2024 Guidance Updated in Q4 2023 Actual Adjusted EBITDA (1) $430.0 – $460.0 $445.0 – $460.0 $502.6 Maintenance capital expenditures (1) $100.0 – $120.0 $100.0 – $110.0 […]

Economics

9 hours ago Ottawa firefighters uninjured after tumbling through floor of burning home

The blaze struck a single-family bungalow in the 1000 block of Southwood Drive near Iris Street early Friday.

Events

9 hours ago After signing Ridly Greig, Ottawa Senators now must get their act together

'It's exciting. I'm fired up to be a Sen for the next four years ... I'm just grateful to the staff for believing in me'

Other

8 hours ago P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island’s oyster industry is calling for more research and government action as a parasite spreads in the province’s waters, threatening the world-renowned export. Oyster farmers are worried the parasite multinucleate sphere unknown — also known as MSX — will destroy the industry, which has sustained their families for generations, Bob MacLeod, […]

Politics

20 hours ago What goes into crafting retaliatory tariffs that can ‘inflict damage’?

Canada could impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to Donald Trump's economic threat. Experts say they could target industries in Republican states.

Economics

10 hours ago Man dead after falling through thin ice near Toronto Island, warning issued

Toronto police said that around 9 a.m. on Friday, the man fell through the ice on Lake Ontario off the edge of Toronto Island into the waters beneath where he died.

Events

10 hours ago Why trading Henry Mews is a big coup for the Ottawa 67's – and why Luca Pinelli wasn't moved

To properly evaluate the Ottawa 67’s blockbuster deal with the Sudbury Wolves at Friday’s OHL deadline, consider this: With only a snowball’s chance in a fireplace of them winning any championships this season, they’ve acquired a top prospect and eight draft picks for 20 more games and probably a short playoff run with defenceman Henry […]

Other

9 hours ago CUPE Ontario and OMW Join AMO’s, Municipalities’ Calls to Deal With Human and Financial Costs of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis

TORONTO — In response to the report “Municipalities under pressure: The human and financial cost of Ontario’s homelessness crisis,” released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, CUPE Ontario and its Ontario Municipal Workers committee (OMW) issued the following statement: With both a federal and provincial election in the offing, CUPE Ontario and OMW recognize […]

Politics

27 hours ago Tony Luck: Premier Eby has the responsibility and tools to call for a full public inquiry into the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant boondoggle

Opinion: It’s time for the provincial government to call for a full, independent public inquiry under the supervision of the inspector of municipalities, who has sweeping powers to investigate financial mismanagement.

Economics

12 hours ago Nova Scotia shaken from 5 intimate partner killings since October. Here’s what we know

Since October, five women have been killed in Nova Scotia by a male partner, police in the province say. Advocates are calling for action now.

Events

12 hours ago Calgary city councillors bring forward motion to freeze pay increases for council members

Four councilors have brought forward a motion to freeze any salary increases to council members until 2030. Couns. Sonya Sharp, Andre Chabot, Terry Wong and Dan McLean put the issue up for discussion at the Jan. 14 public hearing to promote “fiscal responsibility during a time of economic uncertainty.” Council salaries are adjusted annually based […]

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10 hours ago Provincial health plan coverage for primary care by nurse practitioners, midwives in 2026

Health minister said charging patients for those services isn't consistent with universal health care

Politics

29 hours ago «Le Gong Show»: une tournée provinciale pour le phénomène web qui approche les 30 millions de vues

Cumulant près de 30 millions de vues sur les différentes plateformes, «Le Gong Show» partira en tournée la semaine prochaine.

Economics

16 hours ago GUNTER: Alberta resilient in the face of federal Liberal obstructionism

God I love this province. For nine years, the federal Liberal government under Justin Trudeau has tried every manoeuvre it could think of to choke off our biggest industry and degrade our way of life. It passed a law effectively stifling the construction of any new pipeline. And when the courts overturned that law, the […]

Events

13 hours ago Corus touts Home and Flavour network launches as it reports Q1 profit down

TORONTO — The chief executives of Corus Entertainment Inc. say they’re encouraged by responses to the launch of its two new lifestyle brands, but acknowledge “fluctuations” in audience levels could still lie ahead after it lost the content rights for Food Network and HGTV. Speaking to analysts on the television and radio broadcaster’s first-quarter earnings […]

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16 hours ago Provinces to begin funding nurse practitioners for primary care by 2026

Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. 

Politics

29 hours ago How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk. The wind-driven blazes that started Tuesday roared through neighborhoods from the Pacific Coast inland to […]

Events

15 hours ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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17 hours ago FIRST READING: Why Ottawa still wants you to pay Trudeau’s zombie taxes

The hike to the capital gains tax was never encoded into law, but the CRA wants you to pay it anyway

Politics

16 hours ago N.B. nurse finds luck on Friday the 13th after winning big with scratch ticket

A New Brunswick nurse is $675,000 richer after purchasing a Set for Life scratch ticket on a day most people — other than her — find unlucky.

Other

17 hours ago Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. Holland says regulated health-care professionals who aren’t doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. The minister says the […]

Politics

20 hours ago Papineau and Lalonde: Ottawa councillors should challenge top bureaucrats — and in public

Asking about upper management’s ability to meet quantifiable goals for Ottawa should not be viewed as a personal attack.

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17 hours ago Liberals set to announce Trudeau’s successor as party leader on March 9

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, the party announced late Thursday, giving potential candidates just two weeks to decide to run and potential voters less than three weeks to join the party in order to vote. The National Board of Directors met Thursday night to decide the initial […]

Politics

20 hours ago Deachman: Deachman: From Trillium line to Trump — Ottawa's had a rollercoaster week

Jan. 6 was the key date in what promises to be a tumultuous period in Canada's capital.

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24 hours ago Ontario government is hiring for a bunch of jobs and here are some high

Searching for a new job can be an incredibly discouraging and daunting task, but with just a bit of specialized training or education, you could potentially be eligible for lots of open positions with the Government of Ontario right now. Whether you're an expert in your field or a fresh graduate looking to enter the job market, you'll most likely be able to find an open position on the provincial government's career page that matches your qualifications. From pharmacists to engineers and everything in between, here are just some of the jobs the provincial government is currently hiring for that pay above $70,000. Project Engineer The province's Ministry of Transportation is looking for a qualified engineer to join their team who can manage a variety of planning, preliminary, and detailed highway improvement projects. To qualify, you must be licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), have a valid class G driver's licence, and have a thorough kno...

Politics

27 hours ago Ottawa Senators booed off the ice after stinker against Buffalo Sabres

SABRES 4, SENATORS 0 No place like home? The Ottawa Senators were booed off the ice in their first appearance on home ice in 26 days because of the 2025 IIHF world junior championship. On a throwback Thursday, the Senators turned back to the bad old days with an embarrassing 4-0 loss to the Buffalo […]

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27 hours ago Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives walked out of the legislature in protest, without casting a vote. The party had […]

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