Quebec has a long and complicated history of bid rigging and corruption in tendering and government contracts. This dark chapter in the province’s history came to a head recently when BP was ordered to pay a hefty settlement as part of a case filed with the Superior Court of Québec between the Public Prosecution Service Read More…
In a significant move towards reconciliation, Winnipeg’s city hall has unanimously voted to rename Bishop Grandin Trail to Awasisak Mēskanow and endorsed the renaming of Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Abinojii Mikanah, which translates to Children’s Road in Ojibway and Cree, Grandin Street to Taapweewin Way. The decision was made to acknowledge the horrific role played Read More…
Canada and the United States have reached an agreement to close the Roxham Road border crossing, which connects Quebec and New York. The decision comes after nearly 40,000 asylum seekers crossed into Canada via this route in 2022, and the increase in border crossings had been steady since former US President Trump took office in Read More…
The mass resignation of the nurses in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in Manitoba is a crisis that demands immediate attention. On Tuesday, one-third of the program’s casual nurses resigned, citing a lack of resources from the Manitoba government. This is an unprecedented situation that should not be taken lightly. Nurses who work Read More…
Today, the Government of Canada announced a significant investment of $1.4 billion to upgrade the Dwyer Hill Training Centre infrastructure for the military’s counter-terrorism response unit. Anita Anand, the Minister of National Defence, made the announcement, and the upgrades are set to create 2,000 jobs over the next 10 years. This project will provide more Read More…
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Guelph, Ontario, to launch the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative aimed at creating 100,000 new homes across Canada. The initiative will provide funding for local governments to fast-track the construction of new homes and remove barriers to building more housing faster. The HAF is designed Read More…
Today, Brenda Lucki retired as the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), marking the end of her historic tenure as the first woman to hold the top job in Canada’s national police force. Her departure comes at a critical moment for the RCMP, which is facing mounting criticism over its handling of issues Read More…
The tragic deaths of two Edmonton Police officers left the city in shock and mourning on Thursday. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan died while responding to a call at an apartment complex in northwest Edmonton. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the suspect, who was reportedly armed, took his own life after Read More…
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a system that involves advancing the clocks by one hour during the summer months to maximize the amount of daylight during the evening. It is an ancient concept that has been used for centuries, with many countries adopting it to save energy and boost productivity. However, the idea of DST Read More…
North Sydney, Nova Scotia – The Cape Breton Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 2015 White Hyundai Elantra with NS License Plate HAW 341, last seen in the Purves Street area of North Sydney travelling towards Highway 105, with two or three male occupants. The police believe that the people Read More…
Manitoba, Canada, is bracing for heavy snowfall over the upcoming weekend, despite temperatures heating up. Southern Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg, is expected to receive 10 to 20 cm of snow, which may cause some travel disruptions. The weather forecast for the weekend predicts that the temperatures will see a high of -6 and Read More…
Today, the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra and the government of Canada granted the approval for the acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines by WestJet Airlines Ltd. However, this approval comes with strict terms and conditions. These strict terms and conditions include: WestJet Airlines Ltd. must meet the government’s stringent criteria and operate under Read More…
For years the Canadian political arena has faced accusations of sexism, misogyny, and chauvinism. Female members of Parliament have reported experiencing different forms of discrimination and harassment from their male counterparts. Sadly, these attitudes and behaviours are not improving; they are worsening daily. Female members of Parliament rightfully and publically are speaking out on some Read More…
The concept of allowing grade 11 students in Ontario to enroll in a full-time trades program while giving them the opportunity to graduate with a dual diploma may be new to Ontario, but it is fairly common in many other countries. The Premier’s new initiative announced on Wednesday is designed to provide high school students Read More…
On March 4, 2023, the husband of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, Ray Gauthier, passed away. The RCMP Twitter page announced the news, which expressed its deepest condolences to Lucki and her family. Lucki has served as the 24th Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since April 16, 2018, and was the first woman to Read More…
Starting in the 2023-24 school year, three schools in Canada’s Yukon territory will transition to the First Nation School Board. The three schools are Eliza Van Bibber School in Pelly Crossing, Ghùch Tlâ Community School in Carcross, and Kluane Lake School in Destruction Bay and Burwash Landing. These schools are associated with Selkirk First Nation, Read More…
The need for affordable child care in Manitoba is a pressing issue for families across the province. Many families struggle to find and afford quality child care, which can often result in parents having to choose between their careers and their children. With the recent announcement of Manitoba achieving an average of $10-a-day regulated child Read More…
Canada has prided itself on being inclusive, respectful and welcoming to all its citizens, but when it comes to Indigenous peoples, the reality is often far from that. One of the most pressing issues Indigenous communities in Canada face is the housing crisis. While this problem affects many Canadians, it is particularly severe on Indigenous Read More…
On February 27th, 2023, a patient died in the waiting room of the Health Sciences Centre in Manitoba, bringing renewed attention to this issue. This is not an isolated incident, and unfortunately, it is not the first time this has happened in Canada. Over the last two years, there have been numerous reports of patients Read More…
Manitobans head to the polls in October to choose their next government Manitobans are gearing up for a hotly contested election that will determine who will hold the reins of power in the province for the next few years. The two main contenders for the position of premier are the Progressive Conservative Party (P.C) and Read More…
Today, the Canadian government made the decision to follow in the footsteps of the United States and several European countries by blocking the popular social media app TikTok from being installed on government devices. This decision was made out of fear of spying and data breaches, as TikTok is owned by a Chinese company called Read More…
Today, British Columbia Premier Eby announced that it would be providing financial rebates to its citizens to help them cope with the increased cost of living. Premier David Eby expressed concern over the rising prices affecting people’s daily lives and emphasized the need to assist lower- and middle-income earners. The BC Affordability Credit was launched Read More…
