What makes a person a ‘fit’ for Governor General
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Student project spurs Nova Scotia to repay fine levied against Viola Desmond
An Ontario teenager is the driving force behind a symbolic repayment to civil rights activist Viola Desmond, a Black Nova Scotian who challenged the province's racial segregation.…
Anti-government extremists promote armed protests in U.S. using website hosted in Montreal
An anti-government website is using cloud servers located in Montreal to help organize a series of armed protests across the United States this weekend, contributing to fears…
Governor General announces 61 new Order of Canada appointments
A public health researcher, a disability sports advocate and several trailblazing women who achieved firsts in their fields are among the 61 people being honoured with New…
Vice-Admiral Art McDonald named new chief of the defence staff
The country's next top military commander will come from the navy.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Vice Admiral Art McDonald as the new chief of the defence staff…
Holiday charity work in Canada a challenge for fundraisers and donors during pandemic
When Victoria's Santa Claus parade had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the Greater Victoria Festival Society came up with a Plan B for the floats and…
The truth about Ellen and Portia’s wedding
As reported by People, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's wedding fare included an all-vegan menu complete with vegetable spring rolls, miniature "beef" sliders, and red velvet…
Families say valued possessions still missing years after bank emptied their safety deposit boxes
If there's one thing Sheila Levy-Bencheton took for granted, it's that the safety deposit box her father rented from a big bank was secure.That's until her dad…
Scaled-down ceremonies mark Remembrance Day across Canada
The boom of a gun rang out in the sky above Ottawa at 11 a.m. ET to mark the start of a moment of silence, but the…
Western provinces report new highs in number of people hospitalized with COVID-19
The latest: BREAKING: Ontario reports record high of 1,426 new COVID-19 cases. Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan set new records for COVID-19 hospitalizations. Manitoba moving to red alert level,…
James Bond actor Sean Connery dead at age 90
Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as suave, fearless secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an…