Women provide successful test of Calgary’s curling bubble ahead of Brier
by All systems are go for the Canadian men’s curling championship after the women proved elite curling can happen in a pandemic, as no one tested …
Day: 1 March 2021
Pioneering doctor spoke up for seniors’ care reform right up to his medically assisted death aged 98
Dr. Ronald Bayne was one of Canada’s first geriatricians and an advocate for seniors throughout his career, right up to until his death through medical …
Pioneering doctor spoke up for seniors’ care reform right up to his medically assisted death aged 98
Dr. Ronald Bayne was one of Canada’s first geriatricians and an advocate for seniors throughout his career, right up to until his death through medical …
Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to open the Powering Past Coal Alliance Global Summit with the United Kingdom
Media representatives are advised that Canada and the United Kingdom are co-hosting the Powering Past Coal Alliance’s virtual Global Summit from March 2 to 4, …
Stretch of Highway 400 closed in both directions due to dozens of crashes
Ontario Provincial Police say they have closed a stretch of Highway 400 in both directions due to whiteout conditions that have caused dozens of crashes on …
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to discuss important workplace issues. The meeting was chaired by the federal Minister of Labour, Filomena …
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to discuss important workplace issues. The meeting was chaired by the federal Minister of Labour, Filomena …
Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement
The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, Arif Varani, accompanied …
Former FC Barcelona officials detained after raid on soccer club, Spanish media report
Catalan police detained several people after raiding FC Barcelona’s stadium in a search and seize operation related to an investigation into club officials
Despite another Scotties heartbreak, Homan and Miskew continue to amaze
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter goes over some big takeaways from the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, including an appreciation for the team that lost the final …
Whitehorse 1st capital city in Canada to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics to all adults
Whitehorse is the first capital city in Canada to open its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to all citizens aged 18 and older.
Conclusion of Black History Month 2021
During Black History Month 2021, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, engaged virtually with hundreds of members of Black communities …
The Government of Canada announces the Environmental Assessment Decision for the Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the proposed Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project can proceed.
Defying deadly crackdown, protesters in hard hats and goggles clash with riot police in Myanmar
Police in Myanmar’s biggest city fired tear gas Monday at defiant crowds who returned to the streets to protest last month’s coup, despite reports that …
Sask. Indigenous groups support letter of intent submitted to obtain 6M doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) says it submitted a letter of intent to obtain at least six million doses of the newly-approved Oxford …
Death of an inmate from Mission Institution
On February 27, 2021, Dale Jones, an inmate from Mission Institution died while in our custody.
Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine not recommended for seniors, committee says
The National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) has recommended against using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people aged 65 and older, although Health Canada has authorized it to …
Manitoba RCMP say a First Nations man assaulted an officer. Court documents suggest that’s not what happened
Brian Halcrow killed himself last year, seven months after an altercation with RCMP in northern Manitoba. A CBC investigation pieces together what happened the night he …
Speaking notes for The Honourable Omar Alghabra Minister of Transport remarks for intervention in the ICAO Council: Fifth meeting of the 222nd session of the Council ICAO headquarters, Montreal, Canada (Via Zoom)
Thank you to ICAO’s distinguished Council for this opportunity to participate virtually in your 222nd Council Session.
Building a more secure future: Minister of Transport provides update on the Safer Skies Initiative at ICAO Council meeting
On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down near Tehran by Iranian surface-to-air missiles, killing 176 people, including 138 with ties …
J.J. Watt agrees to terms on 2-year deal with Arizona Cardinals
J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, as announced on Monday by the team. Watt was released by the Houston …
Government of Canada announces coming into force of Divorce Act amendments
Ensuring that the family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families during divorce or separation is critical. That is why the Government …
IIHF considering delaying women’s hockey championships to May
The start of next month’s women’s world hockey championships may be pushed to May, International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel told The Associated Press …
Canadian women to conclude with toughest test as Olympic basketball schedule unveiled
FIBA released the basketball schedule for the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, with three Canadian women’s round-robin games set in stone. The men, meanwhile, would conclude …
Biden spokesperson rules out helping Canada, Mexico with vaccine supply before all Americans are inoculated
The White House spokesperson today ruled out sending vaccines to continental partners like Canada and Mexico, saying U.S. President Joe Biden is committed to getting …
Educating youth on agriculture: kicking off Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with $1.6 million in support of Agriculture in the Classroom
The Government of Canada is committed to increasing awareness and promoting interest in agriculture across the country. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) starts these …
A year after rail blockades, the people’s fire in Kahnawake still burns
Blockades in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs’ opposition to the Coastal GasLink project were removed a year ago, but people in Kahnawake are still showing …
Minister Murray to Make a Forestry Related Announcement
The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make a forestry …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 1, 2021
On March 1st, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Ontario LTC minister advocated for stronger anti-COVID measures more quickly than gov’t was willing to act
Ontario’s long-term care minister was aware of the dangers the novel coronavirus posed to the sector long before it was declared a global pandemic, a …
The Town of Banff is converting wood waste into energy with support from the Government of Canada
Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of approximately $530,000 from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support …
Minister Jim Carr to announce Emergency Processing Fund projects
Minister Jim Carr will make an announcement virtually of support through the Emergency Processing Fund to meat processing companies across the Prairies, which is supporting …
Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of the MySafe Society safer supply project in Canada
Parliamentary Secretary, Darren Fisher, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will announce federal funding towards the expansion of the MySafe Society safer supply …
The Town of Petawawa is converting food waste into clean energy with support from the Government of Canada
Today, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Neil R. Ellis, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the …
Ontario LTC minister advocated for stronger anti-COVID measures more quickly than gov’t was willing to act
Ontario’s long-term care minister was aware of the dangers the novel coronavirus posed to the sector long before it was declared a global pandemic, a …
Minister Ng to discuss opportunities for women entrepreneurs at the Canada-Sweden Ideas Roundtable
Leading up to the International Women’s Day, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will co-host a Canada-Sweden Ideas …
B.C. premier, officials update province’s immunization plan
John Horgan will be joined by Dr. Bonnie Henry, Adrian Dix and other officials to outline the next steps in B.C.’s immunization plan, which aims …
Canadian women’s team opens camp in world championship host city Halifax
Hockey Canada invited 35 players to participate in the seven-day camp that’s closed to the public and media at Scotiabank Centre.
Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series for 2nd consecutive year
Spruce Meadows is working with Equestrian Canada and the international governing body of equestrian, FEI, to rework September’s series to include the Nations Cup competition …
Breaking a Court-Ordered prohibition against fishing leads to additional fines and penalties for BC interior recreational fisher
On December 21, 2020, Frederick Stanley Kent was found guilty in Salmon Arm Provincial Court for fishing while prohibited by a Court Order. The Honourable …
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