Canada turning to foreign airlines to bring home citizens stranded by pandemic
Canada has enlisted the help of nearly a dozen foreign airlines to bring home thousands of Canadians stranded abroad in remote mountain regions, on secluded islands and…
There’s been no spike in personal and business bankruptcies, but surge is expected this fall
With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many in a precarious and dire financial situation, Lou Brzezinski and other lawyers and insolvency trustees have been sitting by the office…
Canadian Screen Awards winners to be announced virtually
Winners of the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards will be announced virtually in a series of shows later this month. The awards, which typically span a week of…
Fundraising figures show the Conservative leadership race is far from over
Regional and ideological divisions will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the race for the Conservative leadership. Fundraising numbers published last week show us…
Fear on tap as COVID-19 chokes off small brewery sales
Canadians have been lining up outside liquor stores and stocking up on alcohol to make staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic more palatable, but craft beer…
Concerns arise following first days of new gathering guidelines in Saskatchewan
People in Saskatchewan expressed concerns about large gatherings and lack of social distancing this weekend as temperatures rose. Those concerns are shared by the premier and the…
Testing, contact tracing are keys to easing social restrictions. But is Canada ready?
There may be many different paths to the new COVID-19 "normal" as provinces announce various plans to gradually ease social restrictions across Canada. But all of them…
33 TTC bus drivers walk off job because of concerns about COVID-19
Thirty-three TTC bus drivers walked off the job on Wednesday night because they want more personal protective equipment (PPE) to shield them from the novel coronavirus. TTC…
Winnipeg School Division creates hampers for 3,200 hungry students during pandemic
The largest school division in Winnipeg is putting together food hampers to make sure thousands of students who rely on school meal programs don't go hungry during…
Supreme Court will not hear La Loche shooter’s appeal
The lawyer for the La Loche school shooter says he's disappointed the Supreme Court of Canada will not be hearing his client's appeal. "There's no question this…
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Thursday
The latest:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new assistance program meant to help businesses offset monthly rent. The Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program will help…