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Country singer Paul Brandt adds voice against proposed coal mines in Rockies
Another country music star from Alberta has voiced protest against proposed coal mines on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Jan 14, 2021 4:28 PM
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'Ramp up' of vaccine delivery in Canada not expected until April, Fortin says
OTTAWA — Canada's vaccine deliveries are getting bigger almost every week but there won't be enough doses shipped to provinces and territories to "ramp up" the vaccination program for another few months, Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin outlined on Thursday.
Jan 14, 2021 3:58 PM
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New defence chief apologizes to victims of military sexual misconduct, hate
OTTAWA — Admiral Art McDonald used his first address as Canada’s new chief of the defence staff Thursday to apologize to Canadian Armed Forces members who have faced discrimination or harassment while serving.
Jan 14, 2021 3:49 PM
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Full parole granted to former Mountie, sports coach convicted of sex abuse of boys
VANCOUVER — A former Mountie and sports coach, convicted of sexually abusing young boys in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, has been granted full parole.
Jan 14, 2021 3:20 PM
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Bid by Allan Legere for parole prompts debate over whether release laws need review
Serial killer Allan Legere's ability to keep seeking parole has the federal Tory justice critic and a former jailer suggesting release laws may need further tightening to ensure he never succeeds.
Jan 14, 2021 2:26 PM
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Church's liability to victims confirmed as legal battle over Mount Cashel abuse ends
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Supreme Court of Canada has refused a bid by the Roman Catholic archdiocese in St. John's to appeal a ruling that found it liable for sexual abuse at the former Mount Cashel orphanage.
Jan 14, 2021 2:17 PM
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Wife of Nunavut man who died from COVID-19 pleads with people to get vaccinated
IQALUIT, Nunavut — The wife of a Nunavut man who died from COVID-19 after contracting it in his community is urging everyone in the territory to get vaccinated.
Jan 14, 2021 1:13 PM
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Coast guard's marine watch desk reports sightings in real time to protect B.C. orcas
VICTORIA — The Canadian Coast Guard will report whale sightings in real time from a new marine mammal desk established to protect endangered southern resident killer whales and other cetaceans in British Columbia waters.
Jan 14, 2021 12:51 PM
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Alleged Montreal synagogue vandal charged with attempted arson, uttering threats
MONTREAL — A 28-year-old man has been charged with trying to commit arson and for uttering threats after a major synagogue in Montreal was defaced Wednesday with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Jan 14, 2021 11:18 AM
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Supreme Court to examine limits on conditional sentencing
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will examine the constitutionality of a law that prevented a judge from allowing an offender to avoid jail by imposing a conditional sentence for certain crimes.
Jan 14, 2021 10:57 AM
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