Skip to content

National News

Sewer main in Whitehorse no longer leaking wastewater into Yukon River, city says

Sewer main in Whitehorse no longer leaking wastewater into Yukon River, city says

WHITEHORSE — The City of Whitehorse says it has fixed a sewer main that was leaking wastewater into the Yukon River. City crews began repairs early last week when they found a larger crack near the original leak.
RCMP resistant to change despite repeated calls for action: former senior Mountie

RCMP resistant to change despite repeated calls for action: former senior Mountie

HALIFAX — A public inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia heard Wednesday from a former assistant commissioner of the RCMP who said the police force has a long history of ignoring calls for change.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress wants permit revoked as Russian turbine hearings continue

Ukrainian Canadian Congress wants permit revoked as Russian turbine hearings continue

OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is urging the Canadian government to revoke a permit that allowed the export of a turbine repaired in Montreal to a Russian energy giant.
Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30

Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30

MONTREAL — Quebec public health officials say the new COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron variant will be available at vaccination centres starting Thursday at noon, but they add that the shot is not recommended for people under 30.
QuickSketch: A look at Québec solidaire spokesman Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

QuickSketch: A look at Québec solidaire spokesman Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

MONTREAL — Quebec's general election campaign has begun, with voters heading to the polls on Oct. 3. Here's a look at Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, the leader of Québec solidaire. Born: May 31, 1990, in Montreal.
Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

VANCOUVER — Canada's major telecom companies have reached a formal agreement to "ensure and guarantee" emergency roaming and other mutual assistance in the case of a major outage.
U.K. PM Liz Truss's B.C. school days — pink jumper, big fringe and a sense of humour

U.K. PM Liz Truss's B.C. school days — pink jumper, big fringe and a sense of humour

VANCOUVER — Brenda Montagano, a teacher at Parkcrest Elementary School in Burnaby, B.C.
Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

Saskatchewan stabbing alerts suggest RCMP learning from past mistakes: Experts

OTTAWA — The RCMP’s use of emergency alerts and public updates during their hunt for a stabbing suspect in Saskatchewan has prompted positive reviews from law enforcement experts, who see the moves as a sign the police force is learning from past mis
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says it likely needs to go higher

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says it likely needs to go higher

OTTAWA — Canadians should expect interest rates will climb even higher, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday after announcing another supersized interest rate hike.
Reaction to stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

Reaction to stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — A stabbing rampage has left 10 people dead on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon. At least 18 others have been injured.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks