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Quebec government moves to ban planned obsolescence, ensure products can be repaired
QUEBEC — The Quebec government wants to ban the sale of products that aren't intended to last and reinforce consumers' ability to repair the products they buy.
Jun 1, 2023 3:27 PM
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CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension
OTTAWA — The head of Canada's public broadcaster will remain in her role for another 18 months, after her contract was extended by the federal heritage minister.
Jun 1, 2023 3:07 PM
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Emergency preparedness minister warns wildfire situation is unprecedented, dangerous
OTTAWA — A massive amount of land has already been scorched by wildfires in Canada this year, and federal fire officials warn the hot, dry weather fuelling the burns is nowhere near over.
Jun 1, 2023 2:59 PM
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Forest fire forces evacuation of 500 homes in Chapais in northern Quebec
MONTREAL — Quebec's forest fire prevention agency said Thursday that two wildfires were burning out of control in the province, including one in northern Quebec that has led to the evacuation of about 500 homes.
Jun 1, 2023 2:32 PM
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Independent probe into Montreal's Lakeshore hospital ER includes 135 recommendations
MONTREAL — A report into problems plaguing a suburban Montreal hospital emergency room makes 135 recommendations for improving the situation, chief among them accelerating the building of a replacement for the aging critical care unit.
Jun 1, 2023 2:26 PM
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Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal
Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Jun 1, 2023 2:26 PM
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Firefighters battling Halifax wildfire among those who lost homes in disaster
HALIFAX — As volunteer firefighter Mark Zawidzki battled eye-stinging smoke and flying embers to save homes from the Halifax wildfire, he realized its flames were headed to a neighbouring subdivision — and his own residence. But he kept working.
Jun 1, 2023 2:08 PM
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MPs say Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza should be given honorary citizenship
OTTAWA — A cross-party group of MPs and senators is hoping to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Russian political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza in the coming weeks. "He embodies the movement for a democratic Russia," Ontario Sen.
Jun 1, 2023 1:24 PM
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Delaying new gun-control regulations could 'cost lives,' advocates warn Ottawa
OTTAWA — Two prominent gun-control groups are urging the Liberal government to proceed without delay in drafting regulations that will flesh out firearm legislation being reviewed by the Senate.
Jun 1, 2023 1:23 PM
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Deals to let firms avoid bribery charges may be 'political kryptonite': law professor
It's been five years since Canadian prosecutors were given the tools to cut deferred prosecution deals with companies accused of corruption, but only two have been approved by the courts since then.
Jun 1, 2023 1:23 PM
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