Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday called for an end to remaining COVID-19 vaccine mandates, sharing the story of Sandra Hartman, a pregnant nurse who was facing termination in June from her job after refusing the jab. “The fastest way to get more of the doctors and nurses we need? End all the…
Poilievre Calls for End to Lingering Vaccine Mandates to Help Address Nursing Shortage
Parents Protesting Against School ‘Indoctrination’ Appear at NL Premier’s Home
A large convoy of cars descended on the home of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey to protest what parents allege is an increased promotion of sexual indoctrination in the province’s schools. In a video posted to Twitter on July 9, one protester states that the group is “bringing the fight” to the premier’s home…
Premiers Want Clarity From Feds on Future of RCMP
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said many premiers feel like they are being left in the dark about the future of the RCMP. “We’re very concerned because there is no indication what the federal government’s plan is moving forward with respect to the RCMP,” Ms. Stefanson, outgoing chair of the Council of the Federation, told reporters…
Alberta Considers New Commuter Rail Line Between Calgary and Edmonton
Alberta’s new Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors David Dreeshen will be considering a provincially-operated commuter rail service between Calgary and Edmonton. In a mandate letter issued July 11, Premier Danielle Smith said Mr. Dreeshen should examine the feasibility of creating a commuter rail service using the heavy rail tracks on the Canadian Pacific Rail…
Canada’s Premiers Ask Feds to Discuss Infrastructure Strategy, Address Cost of Living
Canada’s premiers have called upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a First Ministers Meeting on a national infrastructure program that will cover everything from the need for more housing to making the country’s economy more competitive. The call was made during the closing news conference on July 12 following the three-day national meeting of premiers…
Montreal Police Raid Magic Mushroom Shop Within Hours of Opening
Montreal police raided a shop selling illegal magic mushrooms and arrested several people on July 11, but the store says it intends to reopen. “It was supposed to be reopened today, but we will reopen tomorrow,” FunGuyz spokesperson Edgras Goban told The Epoch Times on July 12, while criticizing the police for making the arrest. FunGuyz’s…
One-Third of Canadians Report Being Unable to Pay Bills, Debts: Survey
July 12, 2023
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One-third of Canadians say they cannot cover their bills and debt payments, while more than half state they are $200 or less away from being unable to cover their financial obligations, according to a new survey. The latest results from the MNP Consumer Debt Index—gauging Canadians’ attitudes toward consumer debt and their ability to pay…
Ottawa May Regulate Meta’s New Platform ‘Threads’ Under Online News Act: Heritage Minister
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodrigeuz said on July 12 that he is open to regulating Meta’s new social media platform “Threads” under the Online News Act, which requires tech giants to pay Canadian media outlets for news content linked on their platforms. “That’s eventually going to be included in the regulation,” Mr. Rodriguez said on July…
Vibrations Inside Turbine at Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Dam Raise Concerns
The Crown corporation that generates most of the electricity in Newfoundland and Labrador says one of the four turbines at the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam will likely be taken apart and repaired because of vibrations first detected in 2021. Jennifer Williams, CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, said Wednesday the work needed on Unit 2…
Feds Pledge $450 Million Towards UN Climate Change Fund
The federal government is committing $450 million towards the United Nations’ (UN) Green Climate Fund (GCF), which Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s department says is intended to help developing countries establish their own “clean energy transitions and climate-resilient sustainable development.” Mr. Guilbeault’s department says the funding will go toward the “second replenishment” of the GCF, which the Environment Department calls…
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