Breaking News U.S.A

Santa Clarita, California, High School Shooting Kills 1, Injures 5

By ABC7.com staffUpdated 2 hours ago SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — At least six people were shot, one fatally, Thursday morning on the campus of Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, prompting a massive response from sheriff’s deputies and paramedics, authorities said. In a tweet, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the suspected shooter was “in custody and being Read More…

Northern Canada

GN Network Impacted By Ransomware

Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 3, 2019) – On Saturday, November 2, 2019, a new and sophisticated type of ransomware affected the GN, across the territory. The ransomware encrypted individual files on various servers and workstations. As a result, all government services requiring access to electronic information stored on the GN network are impacted, except Qulliq Energy Corporation. “I want to assure Read More…

Northern Canada

Government Launches New Driver Licensing And Registration System

The Government of Yukon is launching a new integrated system that will streamline vehicle and license-related transactions and better protect Yukoners’ personal information. YuDriv is a client-centered platform that includes a new driver licensing and registration system. Once fully implemented, this system will improve service delivery and lay the groundwork for additional online services for Read More…

Atlantic Canada

Government Launching Active Transportation Fund To Address Climate Change

Driver’s license fees are being reinstated to fund a new $5 million active transportation fund for Prince Edward Island. The new $5 million dollar active transportation fund will help build new walking and bike paths, widen paved shoulders, and better connect existing walking and cycling trails to improve and grow our active transportation network.  “I Read More…

Eastern Canada

Election Reforms Coming to Quebec

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mrs. Andrée Laforest, tabled today in the National Assembly Bill No. 49 amending the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities, the Act respecting the ethics and deontology in municipal matters and amending various legislative provisions . It wants to strengthen municipal democracy and tighten some rules applicable to municipal Read More…

Indigenous

City Hall Truth And Reconciliation Project Unveiled Today

Today, the City of Regina unveiled an installation at City Hall to educate visitors and staff on our commitment and journey toward Truth and Reconciliation. “The support for Reconciliation Regina from organizations throughout the city shows us that our residents are keen to make progress on the TRC calls to action,” said Mayor Michael Fougere. Read More…

Western Canada

Gridlock At The Bargaining Table

The Government Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) continues to meet in good faith with the Teacher Bargaining Committee (TBC).  Today’s meeting with the TBC is the 10th meeting of the parties as they negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The main items that the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) identified has been addressed either through the GTBC Read More…

Western Canada

Universal Child Care Is Now A Reality In British Columbia

RICHMOND – Thousands of parents around the province are returning to work, going back to school or pursuing other opportunities, thanks to the Province funding more than 10,400 new, affordable licensed child care spaces. “Quality, affordable child care is making a real difference for B.C. families,” said Premier John Horgan. “In less than two years, Read More…

Northern Canada

Mayo Airport Receives Transport Canada Certification

Following extensive upgrades, the Mayo aerodrome was certified as an airport by Transport Canada on November 1, 2019. The certification will allow the Mayo airport to support scheduled service on a long-term basis in anticipation of continued resource development in the region, increasing travel options for travellers, industry and Mayo citizens. Several upgrades were completed Read More…

Breaking News

Trudeau Government Invest $750 Million Into High Speed Internet

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC launched its second call for applications for the Broadband Fund. The CRTC is now accepting applications for all eligible projects to improve broadband access across Canada, including in areas covered by the first call. Applicants that have at least three years’ experience deploying and operating broadband infrastructure in Read More…