Ottawa expected to make broadband internet announcement today
The Liberal government is set to make an announcement today about their long-promised plan to expand high-speed broadband access to rural Canada. The announcement comes as more…
Video showing woman knocked out, dragged to RCMP cell prompts lawsuit, call for investigation
A First Nations woman was knocked unconscious at an RCMP detachment in Thompson, Man., and despite the act being caught on video, no formal investigation was launched…
RCMP’s diversity hiring remains stagnant, new figures show
The head of the RCMP has promised to "double down" on efforts to boost diversity among its officers — but newly available statistics show those efforts haven't…
As the pandemic’s second wave digs in, Winnipeg’s homeless shelters brace for a bleak winter
Manitoba is struggling to contain a renewed surge of the COVID-19 pandemic by reimposing restrictions on businesses and public gatherings in Winnipeg and other parts of the…
For Canada’s energy sector, a Joe Biden win would be just 1 more item on a long list of uncertainties
This week was the first time Tom Simons had travelled to the U.S. in eight months because of the pandemic, and he just happened to be in…
What actually happens if no one gets 270 electoral votes in 2020 election
In the not likely occasion that the 2020 election led to a tie, the circumstance would be the "messiest situation possible," New York City Times political reporter…
6 more have died as B.C. confirms unprecedented 1,120 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend
B.C.'s COVID-19 numbers continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, with another six deaths and 1,120 new cases confirmed over the weekend.Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Réka…
Canadian economic decision-makers press pause for U.S. election outcome
With a pandemic, a minority government in Ottawa and a crumbling energy sector, the Canadian economy is already in a period of great uncertainty. This week's election…
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…
Federal government to announce new immigration targets today
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino will unveil a three-year immigration plan today that will set targets for bringing skilled workers, family members and refugees into Canada in the…
Assisted-dying bill wins approval in principle over Conservative objections
Over the objections of dozens of Conservatives, the House of Commons gave approval in principle Thursday to a bill that would make it easier for dying Canadians…