Author Archives:
Federal government to extend EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks
OTTAWA - Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the federal government is extending employment insurance sickness benefits to 26 weeks, up from 15 weeks. According to a news release, workers applyi...
Nov 25, 2022
Quebec to appeal ruling that was greeted as victory in fight against racial profiling
MONTREAL - The Quebec government will appeal a recent ruling banning random police stops in the province. Public Security Minister Franois Bonnardel says the government is appealing because it's unacc...
Nov 25, 2022
Doug McNair captures second Canadian driving championship
EDMONTON - Doug McNair won the opening two races and never looked back, easily capturing his second Canadian driving championship. McNair, of Guelph, Ont., will represent Canads at the 2023 world driv...
Nov 25, 2022
Quebec reverses policy and makes flu vaccine free for all residents
MONTREAL - Quebec is making the flu vaccine free for all residents this year. The shots had only been free for certain high-risk groups and for health-care workers. Health officials said today the gov...
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian brothers make like Mounties on "once-in-a-lifetime' trip to World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - The Mounties are at the World Cup, thanks to Canadians Geoff, Graham and Stephen Rawlinson. The trio, making their first brothers' trip in more than 10 years, range in age from 48 to 56....
Nov 25, 2022
Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds are starting to hit pharmacy shelves
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids' pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves. Meanwhile, Duclos says an addition...
Nov 25, 2022
Balmy November weekend before freezing temperatures hit next week: Environment Canada
Environment Canada is predicting a gorgeous November weekend with temperatures that won't dip into the negative range. Dan Fulton, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said a southwest flow will cov...
Nov 25, 2022
Sexual harassment prevention training required for 2023 world junior hockey tourney
HALIFAX - The host provinces for the upcoming world junior hockey championship are requiring Hockey Canada to sign an anti-harassment policy and to ensure it oversees training to prevent sexual assaul...
Nov 25, 2022
Canadian fans make their presence felt as Canada returns to men's soccer showcase
DOHA, Qatar - The day after Canada's World Cup opener, defender Kamal Miller was still marvelling at the loud and proud Canadian contingent at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The crowd of 40,432 seemed filled ...
Nov 25, 2022
Halifax air crash voice recording can be disclosed in civil case, Supreme Court rules
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says the cockpit voice recording from an Air Canada plane that crashed on a Halifax runway can be disclosed to parties in a class-action lawsuit. Dozens of people ...
Nov 25, 2022
