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Stigma against psychedelics could fade with decriminalization in B.C., experts say
Decriminalization of some hard drugs in British Columbia could help reduce stigma around psychedelic substances that have medicinal value, but have been caught up in the war on drugs, experts say.
Aug 20, 2022 8:00 AM
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Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser
OTTAWA — Canada's decision to abandon its appeal of a 2015 court ruling that freed Catholic groups from the need to raise $25 million for residential school survivors has caused anger and confusion.
Aug 20, 2022 5:00 AM
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New federal electoral districts proposed in Ontario would cut seats in Toronto, north
OTTAWA — The commission responsible for redrawing Ontario's federal electoral map is proposing an overhaul to account for changes in where people live.
Aug 19, 2022 6:05 PM
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BC Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Finance Ministry has announced that government-run liquor stores are implementing limits on alcohol sales in response to job action affecting several distribution outlets, effective immediately.
Aug 19, 2022 5:08 PM
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Quebec governing party continues to make election promises before start of campaign
MONTREAL — Quebec's official election campaign isn't expected to start for at least another week, but the province's governing party has already made billions of dollars in promises.
Aug 19, 2022 4:00 PM
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COVID-19 to blame for airport delays, says transport minister
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has told the House of Commons transport committee that COVID-19 is to blame for airport delays.
Aug 19, 2022 3:31 PM
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Feds probe 'disturbing' tweets by consultant on government-funded anti-racism project
OTTAWA — The federal diversity minister says he's taking action over "disturbing" tweets by a senior consultant on an anti-racism project that received $133,000 from his department.
Aug 19, 2022 3:04 PM
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Canada, Germany to set targets and timelines for hydrogen development and exports
OTTAWA — An energy pact between Canada and Germany expected to be signed next week in Newfoundland and Labrador will set aggressive timelines and targets for exporting hydrogen to Germany, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Friday.
Aug 19, 2022 2:49 PM
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Canadian veterans in France to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe Raid
OTTAWA — With the help of a cane, 100-year-old Gordon Fennell rose to his feet in the Square du Canada, a park near the coastline in Dieppe, France, where the former soldier came ashore 80 years ago.
Aug 19, 2022 2:44 PM
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Michelle O'Bonsawin nominated to Supreme Court, making her first Indigenous justice
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, making her the first Indigenous person poised to sit on the country's highest bench.
Aug 19, 2022 2:42 PM
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