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Third First Nation wants use of Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted
A third First Nation wants Parks Canada to give its members limited hunting rights in Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted when the park was created in western Alberta. The Aseniwuche Winewa...
Oct 31, 2023
Miller lays out federal government's priorities for improving immigration system
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller is laying out the federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system today with a newly released report. The federal government's repor...
Oct 31, 2023
Police: Investigation into hockey player Adam Johnson's death may 'take some time'
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police say the investigation into the death of hockey player Adam Johnson remains ongoing and will likely "take some time." Police said in a statement Wedne...
Oct 31, 2023
Coastal GasLink Pipeline 100 per cent installed
Pipe installation across the entire construction route for the Coastal GasLink Pipeline is now done. As os October 7, 2023, the 670 kilometer milestone was reached with the final weld.The line starts ...
Oct 31, 2023
Employee Rights & Responsibilities meeting to be held in November
Alberta employees living in the MD of Smoky River are invited to attend a meeting, to learn about their rights and responsibilities.Smoky River Adult Learning is organizing the meeting to educate both...
Oct 31, 2023
Anti-racism group says two Black Montreal firefighters faced years of racial abuse
MONTREAL - Two Black Montreal firefighters say they have for years been subject to racist abuse from their colleagues and that their managers didn't do anything about it. A Montreal anti-racism group ...
Oct 31, 2023
Ex-BOC governor Carney questions carbon price break on home heating oil
OTTAWA - Mark Carney pressed for Canada to stick with predictable climate policy as he questioned the federal government's move to lift the carbon price on home heating oil. The former central banker,...
Oct 31, 2023
Alberta RCMP warning drivers to be extra cautious of trick-or-treaters
Alberta RCMP are reminding everyone to be safe while driving this Halloween.Police are offering tips for drivers to keep in mind while people are out trick-or-treating.Drivers are reminder to never dr...
Oct 31, 2023
'Chronic underfunding': 22 Quebec Indigenous police forces file rights complaint
MONTREAL - Quebec's 22 Indigenous police forces have filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission accusing the Public Safety Department of chronic underfunding. Shawn Dulude, president ...
Oct 31, 2023
Former Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner and four others appointed to rep N.B., N.S. in Senate
OTTAWA - Former Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner, who was most recently Canada's consul general in Boston, has been named a senator for Nova Scotia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced that Cuzne...
Oct 31, 2023