The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER–A newly-discovered cave and the surrounding area in British Columbia’s Wells Gray Provincial Park has been closed off to the public, with threats of fines up to $1 million for those who don’t stay away, says an order from BC Parks. The order issued this week […]
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The Canadian PressTeresa Wright KINGSTON, Ont.–Speaking to a small crowd of well-dressed Liberal donors, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke out against division and polarization even as a larger crowd of angry protesters was kept far away from the posh event. Trudeau was the main attraction for the Liberal fundraiser in […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson New rules that increase penalties for drunk driving and expand police powers to demand breath samples took effect across Canada today, with some predicting the law will face a series of legal challenges. The legislation, which passed in June at the same time as new rules […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The Ontario government introduced legislation yesterday that would prevent a strike or lockout at one of the province’s major power utilities–a move its said was necessary to avoid power outages over the holidays. Labour minister Laurie Scott said that if passed, the bill would send the […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario’s sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford’s repeal of a modernized curriculum introduced by the previous Liberal government. Respondents identifying themselves as students, parents, and social workers flooded the […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–Air passengers who are bumped from over-booked flights or forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 in compensation–cash or something more than a pile of coffee coupons–under proposed regulations for the government’s long-promised passenger bill of rights. The proposed compensation will use […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press Child abuse increases the day after school report cards are released ‚Äî but only when kids get their grades on a Friday, a study in Florida suggests. The curious finding startled researchers, who had figured abuse might go up regardless of the specific day […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s Opposition says the government is trampling on workers’ rights by immediately resorting to back-to-work legislation to prevent a strike at one of the province’s major power utilities. NDP leader Andrea Horwath said the province had other options available, such as arbitration, but instead chose to recall […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Months after saying it would not cap the number of licences for retail pot shops after cannabis was legalized, the Ontario government has reversed course, saying it now will only be able to issue 25 licences by April. In a statement Thursday evening, the province said […]
The Canadian PressAlanna Rizza TORONTO–The Ontario government is slashing millions of dollars in funding for programs that are aimed at providing students with extra skills and support, leaving school boards to figure out how students will be affected. A spokeswoman for Education minister Lisa Thompson said $25 million was slashed […]
The Canadian Press GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.–A rally in support of Alberta’s oil industry drew hundreds of supporters who cheered as speakers delivered a message that the rest of Canada needs to be thankful for the prosperity the province provides. “We aren’t just a monumental cash cow for the government. We […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Johnson & Johnson is forcefully denying a media report that it knew for decades about the existence of trace amounts of asbestos in its baby powder. The report Friday by the Reuters news service sent company shares into a tailspin, suffering their worst sell-off […]
