After weeks of violence that has resulted in hundreds of deaths, Prime Minister Trudeau follows US President Biden in calling for a ceasefire.
Canadian media show their bias in downplaying Israeli violence
Coverage from major outlets has consistently failed to explain historical context and the uneven power dynamics in the region
Potential Loophole in BC’s Temporary Sick Pay Program Risks Being Exploited by Highly Profitable Corporations, Experts Say
“Which businesses have access to reimbursements should depend on whether they’re genuinely struggling”
Spy watchdog calls for changes to ensure information-sharing does not lead to torture
The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says Canada's government and security agencies have an inconsistent approach to ensuring information is not shared with foreign security agencies, resulting in torture.
Canada, U.S. air trade grievances in advance of trilateral meeting to talk USMCA
Ahead of a meeting with US and Mexican trade representatives, Canada puts Buy American provisions, softwood lumber tariffs and efforts to shut the Line 5 pipeline on the agenda.
Alberta sees record number of people in intensive care beds: health officials
Alberta's ICU's are treating more people that ever before. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, says the areas with the greatest COVID-19 spread are outside major cities.
Quebec City tunnel beneath St. Lawrence River to cost $7B, take 10 years to build
Premier Legault announces funds to make good on election pledge to build a tunnel under the St. Lawrence connecting Quebec City to Levis on the south shore.
B.C. residents who had AstraZeneca vaccine can choose second-dose vaccine
Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbians who received an AstraZeneca shot will soon be able to receive a second shot of the same vaccine. Depending on trials of mixing vaccines, they may also be able to choose a different second shot.
Data shows recent sexual assault conviction of N.L. police officer not the norm
The sexual assault conviction of Const. Carl Douglas Snelgrove -- after a previous acquittal and a mistrial -- is rare, according to research.
Events beyond our control: COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect gig and temporary workers
John-Paul Ferguson, McGill professor in organizational behaviour and expert in labor markets, says gig and temporary workers in Montreal are hit hard by the pandemic and could be feeling the effects of job insecurity one year into the pandemic
Catholic Sisterhood Calls For Mike Harris’ Removal From Board of For-Profit Long-Term Care Company
Sisters with the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary raise concerns about Chartwell’s corporate culture and treatment of frontline workers
New CDC guidance makes it clear: time to reopen Canada-U.S. border, congressman says
Congressman representing Buffalo and Niagara Falls says pandemic is under control enough to re-open the US-Canada border.