Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Man charged in George Gordon First Nation arson, appears in court again
PUNNICHY - A man charged in connection with a break-in and arson on George Gordon First Nation has made another court appearance. On the morning of Feb. 1, Punnichy RCMP received a report of a fire at...
Mar 25, 2026
Almost half of former NDP voters don't recognize names of leadership candidates: poll
OTTAWA - Nearly half of those who voted for the federal NDP at least once over the past four elections don't recognize the names of the five current leadership candidates, a new poll suggests. The Ang...
Mar 25, 2026
Sask. signs letter to PM calling for more input in judicial appointments
REGINA - Several provincial premiers are calling on the federal government to give provinces a greater role in appointing superior court judges. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, signed...
Mar 25, 2026
Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
OTTAWA - Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in a federal compensation program for banned firearms. Public Safety Minist...
Mar 25, 2026
Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
QUBEC - The Quebec Conservatives now have an elected member in the national assembly after a former cabinet minister with the Coalition Avenir Qubec crossed the floor to join the party. Mat Blanchette...
Mar 25, 2026
Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in northwestern British Columbia on Sunday were Swiss nationals. Silvana Renggli with the Consulate General of Switz...
Mar 25, 2026
NDP again call for PST removal on all groceries, similar to Manitoba
REGINA - Opposition New Democrats were back calling for the PST removal on all grocery items Tuesday in the wake of the provincial budget in Manitoba. Manitoba NDP Premier Wab Kinew announced they wer...
Mar 25, 2026
Canada is not planning to reopen embassy in Syria
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has no plans to reopen its embassy in Syria. Gregory Galligan is Canada's ambassador to Lebanon and also covers Syria, and he tells the House foreign affairs co...
Mar 25, 2026
Man charged with kidnapping with a firearm in Kelliher
KELLIHER — Punnichy RCMP have charged a man with kidnapping with a firearm following an incident that began in Kelliher. Punnichy RCMP arrested the man in relation to a kidnapping and assault in...
Mar 25, 2026
Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says
OTTAWA - The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its most skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wait m...
Mar 25, 2026
