The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–A Liberal-dominated committee is sending the government’s Access to Information bill back to the House of Commons with few changes, despite the deep concerns of transparency advocates and opposition MPs. Committee members rejected most of the amendments put forward yesterday, including some from Liberal MP Nathaniel […]
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The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister signalled yesterday that the province’s private sector will be involved in the distribution of marijuana when recreational use is legalized next July. Pallister said details of the provincial plan to govern cannabis would be released today. He rejected earlier statements from the […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Lesley Barron Kerr doesn’t remember the last time she saw the Victoria Cross that her great-grandfather, Colin Barron, received for heroism at the Battle of Passchendaele. But she’s hoping to hold it again soon. It has been 30 years since Kerr’s father sold the military medal–the […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The Trudeau government’s politically-bruised promise to ensure “tax fairness” for the middle class took another beating yesterday amid unfolding revelations about the widespread and perfectly legal practice among ultra-wealthy Canadians of harbouring cash in offshore tax havens. Included among the 13.4 million leaked documents, dubbed the […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s colleges have asked striking faculty members to resume classes ahead of a vote on a final contract offer. The College Employer Council, which represents the province’s 24 colleges, said yesterday it had asked Ontario’s Labour Relations Board to schedule the vote after bargaining talks broke […]
The Canadian PressLinda Givetash ABBOTSFORD, B.C.–A British Columbia police officer is being remembered as a “hero” after he died yesterday in an exchange of gunfire with a man accused of shooting at people in a parking lot. Chief Bob Rich of the Abbotsford Police Department said officers were called about […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Two groups are going to court to challenge a recently-adopted Quebec law that prohibits the wearing of face veils in certain locations. The National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed the challenge in Quebec Superior Court this morning. The law prohibits students […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — President Donald Trump called the Texas church shootings gunman “deranged,” the New York bike path attacker “a very sick and deranged person,” and the Las Vegas massacre shooter “a sick, demented man.” It’s a common reaction to mass violence who in their […]
By Carolyn Thompson The Associated Press You won’t find gym class on the schedule in upstate New York’s Victor school district. What you will see: kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, dance, self-defence, archery and in-line skating ‚Äî all under the heading of physical education. The teachers say it’s a more […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A new survey suggests “millennials” are leading a gradual resurgence of interest when it comes to attending Remembrance Day ceremonies. The poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Historica Canada found 29 percent of respondents plan to attend a ceremony to honour fallen soldiers on Nov. […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario has named the first 14 cities where it will set up government-run marijuana stores by this July. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario, which will run the shops through a subsidiary, said Friday the stores will be located in Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–Valerie Plante scored a stunning upset in Montreal’s mayoral election yesterday, defeating incumbent Denis Coderre to become the first woman to win the post. Coderre said just after 10:30 p.m. that he had called Plante to congratulate her. He later announced he was leaving municipal politics. […]
