Tag: Canada

Alberta, Saskatchewan Premiers Accuse Ottawa of Wanting to Shut Down Energy Sector

The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have accused the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of wanting to shut down the energy sector in their respective provinces and have made it clear they are going to push back. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe were responding to comments made by federal…


Arrest Made After Mother of Two Killed on Toronto Street by Stray Bullet

Police have made an arrest in the death of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a 44-year-old mother of two young girls, who was killed by a stray bullet on July 7 while walking down the sidewalk at lunchtime in east end Toronto. Toronto Police Service (TPS) announced that it has have arrested Damian Hudson, 32, of Toronto and…


Green Party Leader Elizabeth May Suffered Stroke, Not Fatigue as First Thought

Green Party leader Elizabeth May has announced that she recently suffered a stroke , which was initially believed to be fatigue and stress. In an interview on July 13, Mrs. May told The Globe and Mail that she has not suffered any long-term side effects neurologically and will be taking some time to rest. Initially in…


Ontario CUPE Windsor-Essex Paramedics Union Begins Arbitration Fight Against Vaccine Mandates

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2974, representing paramedics and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, has started the arbitration process in its legal challenge against mandatory COVID vaccine mandates in the workplace. CUPE Paramedics of Windsor-Essex said on social media on July 11 that arbitration will begin the next…


Toronto’s Plan to Decriminalize Hard Drugs an ‘Absolute Disaster,’ Says Ontario Premier

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has vowed to fight Toronto’s plan to decriminalize hard drugs, calling it an “absolute disaster” for the city. “Craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” Mr. Ford said. “Go out to Vancouver, go out to San Francisco.” “I will do everything I can to fight this,” stated the premier. “Again, this goes up…


Emergencies Minister Mobilizes Military to Help Fight BC Wildfires

Federal assistance including military resources are being mobilized to help British Columbia’s fight against hundreds of wildfires, Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair announced Friday. Blair said in a tweet he has approved a request for federal assistance to aid firefighters and emergency management personnel who are “working tirelessly” in B.C. The assistance will come…


Landlords’ Profit Margins Minimal, Human Resources Committee Hears

The average profit margin for a Canadian landlord is 8 percent, the Commons human resources committee heard Thursday. Attendees at the July 13 meeting struggled to agree on the best way to expand the national housing inventory, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. John Dickie, president of the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations, said that reality may…


Cory Morgan: Trudeau–Smith Calgary Stampede Meeting Significant as Neither Side Indicates Any Willingness to Compromise

Commentary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his usual appearance at this year’s Calgary Stampede, an event that draws over one million visitors to the rodeo and midway every year. Although he often gets a chilly reception at the 10-day festival which draws politicians of all stripes out of  the woodwork, Trudeau usually makes an appearance…


BC Drops Facebook, Instagram Advertising in Response to Meta’s News Block, Says Eby

The British Columbia government says it has stopped advertising on Facebook and Instagram to send a message to parent company Meta, which is blocking Canadian news from the social media platforms. Premier David Eby says in a statement Meta’s decision to cut off news access for many people in British Columbia who use the social…


Airport Security Fees Have Increased by One-Third, But Screening Won’t Be Faster

Despite an increase of 33 percent in mandatory airport security fees, the National Airline Council says passengers should not expect faster airport screening. Figures show that the new air passenger fees intended to cover the costs associated with airport security actually represent an annual profit for the federal government, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The CEO…