Bell Media could lose bid to toss ex-CP24 personality's rights case - Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Bell Media could lose its bid to have former television personality Patricia Jaggernauth's human rights case thrown out, after a Canadian Human Rights Commission report noting her complaint raises "serious human rights issues that are systemic in nature." |
RCMP warns push to switch to electric vehicles faces 'significant challenges' - Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are staring down a unique problem in the policing world: is it possible to turn the largest law enforcement fleet in North America green? |
Federal employee charged with sexual assault after former Afghan interpreter sues government - Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
A federal public servant at Global Affairs who is being sued by a female former Afghan interpreter has now been charged criminally in relation to allegations in the lawsuit. Galal Eldien Ali, a 64-year-old resident of Ottawa, has been charged with 11 counts, including multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a young person, assault, uttering threats and extortion. |
The Speaker is under attack again — maybe it's time for a more independent approach - Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
In the United Kingdom, the Speaker of the House of Commons does not merely remove themselves from their party caucus — they cease all partisan activity. After being appointed to the post, the U.K. Speaker runs as an independent candidate in subsequent elections — and the major parties typically agree to not run candidates against them. |
They were warned baseball doesn't fly in Quebec. Now the Capitales are celebrating 25 years - Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
The Quebec Capitales are celebrating their anniversary. Players and fans say baseball has bounced back in the province. |
Québecor says Loblaw deal with telecom is anti-competitive, calls on Ottawa to step in - Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:01:00 EST
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House of Commons committee should close loophole on MPs' travel, Liberal MP says - Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen is calling on the House of Commons to close a loophole that allowed MPs travelling to political party conventions to expense hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel costs in the past year. |
Ottawa removes regulatory red tape for Trans Mountain pipeline - Wed, 22 May 2024 21:16:04 EDT
According to federal government newspaper Canada Gazette, Trans Mountain Corporation and the Canada Development Investment Corporation will no longer need to consult a top government official to incorporate their subsidiaries. |
Would you fight Alberta's wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits? - Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta's wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. |
B.C.'s First Nations Health Authority reports cyberattack - Wed, 22 May 2024 21:12:01 EDT
The B.C. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack, and that some employee personal information was likely impacted in the breach. |
Sexual assault charge against former MP Romeo Saganash stayed - Wed, 22 May 2024 14:40:48 EDT
Former NDP MP Romeo Saganash is no longer facing a sexual assault charge, after a Manitoba judge agreed to stay the criminal offence on Tuesday. |
Coroner's inquest to probe overdose death of University of Victoria student - Tue, 21 May 2024 21:10:16 EDT
The B.C. government is asking universities to implement more drug safety measures after a coroner's inquest was called into the overdose death of an 18-year-old University of Victoria (UVic) student, after her parents accused campus security and a 911 operator of failing to respond to help save her life. |
London Drugs confirms it was victim of ransomware attack - Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:36 EDT
Retailer London Drugs has confirmed Tuesday that cybercriminals have demanded a ransom for data that was taken in a cyberattack that took its stores offline for a week. |
Federal panel lists 35 'plausible' future threats to Canada and the world - Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
In a new report, a think-tank within Employment and Social Development Canada names 35 "plausible" global disruptions that could reshape Canada and the world in the near future. |
Vancouver Canucks hockey fans optimistic despite Game 7 loss - Tue, 21 May 2024 23:40:31 EDT
On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, ending the Canucks' playoff run. Still, Canucks fans say they have high expectations for next season. |