By Teresa Wright The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The vice-president of the Metis National Council is stepping up his rhetoric against three provincial Metis leaders, accusing them of striking a “backroom deal” that allows new members into the nation he believes are not Metis. The escalation is on the eve […]
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The Canadian Press The federal government is asking the provinces and territories for their plans to deal with COVID-19 ahead of a meeting on Friday between the premiers and the prime minister. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland wrote the provinces and territories asking them to inform the federal government of […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Former Liberal leader Bob Rae is being named Canada’s special envoy for humanitarian and refugee issues. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is appointing Rae to the new role to continue the work he started as the special envoy to Myanmar two years ago. Rae spent seven […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–This week could be a key one in the ongoing and contentious contract talks between Ontario teachers and the government. Education Minister Stephen Lecce has said the ball is now in the unions’ courts, after he made concessions on two major issues. He offered to increase average […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO –The number of Ontario residents infected with the novel coronavirus continued to climb on Friday as public health officials recorded six new cases in the past 36 hours, bringing the total in the province to 28 by late afternoon. But officials said the risk of contracting […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to introduce a bill that would outlaw therapy intended to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Justice Minister David Lametti and Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger plan to discuss the proposed amendment to the Criminal Code at a news […]
Press Release ORILLIA–Today, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Thomas Carrique, announced how Ontario is improving the workplace culture of the OPP to create a healthier, more inclusive work environment where members feel supported and are able to thrive. The changes respond to recommendations outlined in […]
The Canadian Press KINGSTON, Ont.–Police say crews are still working to repair and remove parts of a train that derailed in an industrial area of Kingston, Ont., on Wednesday. Local police have said several rail cars left the tracks around midday, but there were no reports of injuries. Police say […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Two of Ontario’s major teachers’ unions will go ahead with provincewide strikes today despite government movement during contentious contract talks. Teachers in the province’s French and English Catholic school systems say they’re going ahead with plans to walk off the job in all schools. Meanwhile […]
The Canadian Press A 15-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman in Thunder Bay, ON, are facing murder charges. Police say they were called to the scene of a fight early Tuesday morning, where they found two injured women near the street. Both were taken to hospital, where one later died of […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The federal government is now warning against all travel to Iran over concerns about the novel coronavirus. Global Affairs Canada posted a new alert this morning, upgrading an advisory against non-essential travel to say that nobody should go. The warning says that travel restrictions imposed […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Quebec public health officials say the province’s second presumptive case of the new coronavirus involves a traveller returning to the province from India. The province’s Health Department announced today the man was initially cared for at the hospital in Mont-Laurier, northwest of Montreal, after exhibiting […]
