Restaurants, diners and politicians flout rules in protest of Alberta’s dine-in ban
by As dining rooms open across the province, patrons, including some politicians, have been flouting the rules, risking steep fines in an attempt to lobby against …
Day: January 28, 2021
After pandemic cancelled New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades, thousands are making ‘house floats’
All around New Orleans, thousands of houses are being decorated as Mardi Gras floats because the elaborate parades normally held during the Carnival season leading …
Montreal police officer seriously injured by gunshot, major operation underway in city’s north end
A Montreal police officer was shot during an altercation with a motorist Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred near the city’s Marché Central shopping complex.
Canadian women to open against Asian qualifier at 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
World Rugby unveiled the tournament schedule on Thursday. The draw, grouping the 12 competing teams, was made in November. The ninth edition of the World …
Canada’s Antony Auclair part of Buccaneers team prepping to face K.C. in Super Bowl
Canadian tight end Antony Auclair is still having trouble accepting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the first team in NFL history to play …
Alberta-based WHL teams get approval to play condensed season
The Western Hockey League has received government approval to play a rejigged season in Alberta.
The GameStop frenzy even touched sports
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter explains the hottest story on the internet and how some team owners cheered the stock-market renegades while others got burned.
NWHL’s Metropolitan Riveters pull out of bubble due to several COVID-19 cases
The Metropolitan Riveters of the NWHL have pulled out of the bubble after several members of the team have tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Wilson takes charge of Canadian women’s field hockey after successful stint in Spain
Captain Scott Tupper, playing in his 307th game for the Canadian men’s field hockey team, stepped up under immense pressure to force a shootout in an …
Raptors’ VanVleet honoured to be among U.S. Olympic player pool invitations
Fred VanVleet is proud to see his name included among USA Basketball’s pool of players for the Tokyo Olympics. The Toronto guard has worked hard …
The Government of Canada Intends to Create National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Islamophobia, hatred and discrimination have no place in Canada
Suncor Base Mine Extension Project – Referral to a Review Panel
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced today the referral of the impact assessment of the proposed Suncor Base Mine …
COVID-19 cases down in Ontario but variant ‘a significant threat’ to curbing spread, new modelling shows
A COVID-19 variant spreading in Ontario is a “significant threat” to controlling the pandemic, but maintaining existing public health interventions will likely help encourage a downward …
Intruder disrupts Alberta cabinet meeting by trying to enter Calgary building
An Alberta government cabinet meeting in Calgary ended abruptly and the ministers, including Premier Jason Kenney, whisked away by police for their safety on Thursday …
A candidate committed a crime: How long should they be held accountable for a mistake in the past?
The PC candidate for Humber-Bay of Islands is asking voters to forgive him for a violent incident eight years ago. As Terry Roberts writes, the …
No charges for Winnipeg police officer who shot and killed teen Eishia Hudson
Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit released a full report detailing the results of its investigation into the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson on April 8, …
Intruder disrupts Alberta cabinet meeting by trying to enter Calgary building
An Alberta government cabinet meeting in Calgary had to be abruptly ended and the ministers, including Premier Jason Kenney, whisked away by police for their …
Asylum seekers say they warned of outbreak in U.K. barracks where more than 100 caught COVID-19
The British government has started transferring dozens of asylum seekers to hotels to self-isolate after reports that more than 100 people housed at former army …
Extension of employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2021
Ensuring that young people and Canadian employers have the supports they need to succeed and stay strong is key to driving our communities forward as …
Former Rideau Hall employees consider legal options following report into toxic work environment
Multiple former employees say they’re considering legal options in the wake of a blistering report into claims former governor general Julie Payette created a toxic workplace culture …
B.C.’s top court allows Surrey Six killers to apply for stay of proceedings
B.C.’s top court says two men who were found guilty in the province’s most notorious gangland slaying should have a chance to argue that the …
Tennis star Naomi Osaka buys stake in NWSL’s North Carolina Courage
Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, citing a desire to support …
Golden Knights-Blues matchup postponed after Vegas player, coach enter COVID protocol
The Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night matchup with the St. Louis Blues has been postponed after a Vegas player, coach entered COVID protocol.
A non-traditional year for the N.W.T. Traditional Games Championships
The annual school competition won’t take part in person, but student athletes will still get a chance to show their Arctic Sports and Dene Games …
Public Service Commission of Canada publishes audit report on employment equity representation in recruitment
The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) has published its audit report on the representation of employment equity groups in recruitment processes in the federal …
Nova Scotia’s opt-out organ donation registry sees a fraction of expected names
Just 10 days after the law was implemented, the Department of Health and Wellness says 11,800 Nova Scotians have registered to opt out. That’s about …
Audit of Employment Equity Representation in Recruitment
The audit looked at 15 285 applications to 181 externally advertised processes from 30 federal departments and agencies.
Better Educational and Community Facilities for the Francophone and Acadian Community in Nova Scotia
The Government of Canada, the Government of Nova Scotia and the Pomquet Area Cultural Recreation Community Development Association support the expansion of the École acadienne …
Robinhood restricts trading in shares including GameStop amid dizzying run-up
The strange saga of GameStop took a new twist on Thursday, as trading brokerage Robinhood put restrictions on trading in the company’s shares, a move …
Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada
Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on vaccine roll out and logistics
Data error means completed Ontario COVID-19 vaccinations only half of what was reported
Ontario has been over reporting the number of people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the province, the Ministry of Health said Thursday.
Canadian hoops star Natalie Achonwa joining WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx: reports
Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa is joining the Minnesota Lynx, a source told The Associated Press. Official announcements cannot be made until Feb.1.
U.S. economy contracted an estimated 3.5% in 2020, worst drop since WW2
The U.S. economy contracted 3.5 per cent in 2020, the Commerce Department reported Thursday, the worst economic freeze since the end of the Second World …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on January 28, 2021
On January 28, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Tamara Vrooman appointed as new Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada …
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly breaks COVID restrictions with mountain getaway
Juventus’ star forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly breaks coronavirus rules on 2-day break to northwest Italy with his partner, police reportedly looking into the matter.
Cougar appears on trail camera northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont.
There has been another cougar photographed just outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. On Monday evening, an adult cougar showed up on trail camera owned by …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on January 28, 2021
On January 28, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Canadian company fined $15 million for subscription trap scam
A Canadian company doing business as Revive You Media (1806369 Alberta Limited) pleaded guilty today in the Provincial Court of Ontario for promoting deceptive free …
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich says he’s received COVID-19 vaccine
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich says he has received the COVID-19 vaccine, and encourages others to do so as well if they have …