Author Archives: Syndicated Content
House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to prevent long ballot protests
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make changes to the Elections Act that would make it harder for protest groups to sign up dozens of candidates in a single riding....
Mar 25, 2026
Quebec Superior Court rebukes feds for trying to block release of court decision
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it was inappropriate for the federal government to try to block publication of a court ruling in a case that has been shrouded in secrecy. Federal Jus...
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint commissioner announces 'systemic' probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia police officer Helen Irvine says she was driven out of the profession by a "weird" culture tolerant of sexual harassment - but now she's hopeful change is on the way...
Mar 25, 2026
A 'miracle' more weren't killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
MONTREAL - As experts assess the aftermath of a fatal Air Canada Express plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, some have expressed surprise the tragedy wasn't far worse. Commercial aircraft are constructe...
Mar 25, 2026
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl's heroism, and how she passed on boy's dying message
VICTORIA - The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates shot in the mass killing in the community last month. Bob Zimmer told T...
Mar 25, 2026
Government under pressure over capital budget spend for northern highways
REGINA — A sharp debate over northern infrastructure spending is emerging at the legislature, with the Opposition and government at odds over the highways budget. The Opposition New Democrats to...
Mar 25, 2026
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
