Canadian News

Canada brings in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine

Sanctions target Russian people and entities, including the country’s banks and elite citizens

Feb 24, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Industry report: not renewing B.C. salmon farm licenses comes with $1.2 billion cost

Economic analysis says 4,700 jobs depend on 79 licenses set to expire at the end of June

Feb 24, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Ukrainian leader: Russian forces trying to seize Chernobyl

‘This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe’

Feb 24, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

British Columbia cabinet ministers in line for 10 per cent pay hike: Opposition

Horgan’s annual salary is about $211,000 a year, while cabinet ministers are paid about $167,000

Feb 24, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Health Canada authorizes made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine

Plant-based vaccine was 71 per cent effective against COVID-19 one week after second dose

Feb 24, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Alberta aiming for budget rebound on soaring oil and natural gas prices

Kenney promises budget will include natural gas rebates

Feb 24, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Budget funding for BC Wildfire Service garners mixed reaction from experts

B.C. budget includes $145 million over three years to move to a more proactive wildfire response

Feb 23, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Canada signs agreement with AstraZeneca on preventative COVID-19 treatment

Not-yet-approved antibody therapy, called Evusheld, is a pre-exposure preventative for COVID-19

Feb 23, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Trudeau says Emergencies Act can now be revoked as crisis calms down

PM says order has been restored, police and legislation will now suffice

Feb 23, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Criminal anthropologist says Alberta at heart of Canadian unrest, protests

Analyst: Alberta’s way of life hit hard by COVID-19, which has created a wellspring of dissent

Feb 23, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >