Politics
Fears of nuclear war trigger calls to improve North American weaponry
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to put his country’s nuclear arsenal on high alert last weekend has sparked hope that Ottawa and Washington will finally act with urgency in upgrading North America’s defences.
China aligns with Russia, saying it is being 'harassed' by the U.S.
As the West condemns Russia, President Vladimir Putin has vocal supporters in China, where the ruling Communist Party tells its people they are fellow targets of U.S.-led harassment.
Environment Minister Guilbeault says Canada must rein in plastic waste exports
In the year since new rules to slow global exports of plastic waste took effect, Canada's shipments rose by more than 13 per cent, and most of it is going to the United States with no knowledge of where it ultimately ends up.
GiveSendGo defends Ottawa anti-vax-mandate occupation and raising money for KKK and Proud Boys
The co-founder of GiveSendGo, a crowdfunding platform used by protesters who blockaded the national capital, testified on Thursday, March 3, 2022, to being OK with hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan and Proud Boys fundraising on the site, so long as it was legal.
Canada's warm welcome for Ukrainian refugees praised, but questions raised about others
Canada's decision to welcome an unlimited number of Ukrainians to Canada on a temporary basis marks a positive and hopefully permanent change to the way the country handles major crises around the world, the Canadian Council for Refugees says.
Why a protest photo of Chrystia Freeland and a scarf caused Twitter to blow up
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was photographed holding a scarf bearing colours associated with a far-right Ukrainian paramilitary group from the Second World War this past weekend.
Insurrection probe has evidence Trump committed crimes
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has previewed some of its findings in a federal court filing, and investigators for the first time said they have enough evidence to suggest then-President Donald Trump committed crimes.
Fire doused at Ukraine nuclear plant, no radiation escaped
No radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said on Friday, March 4, 2022, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation.
Rimmy Jhajj carries a childhood of civic engagement with her on the campaign trail
After years of literally following the footsteps of her civically engaged parents, Rimmy Jhajj is the Liberal candidate for Brampton West in Ontario's upcoming election.
Canada's UN ambassador says no-fly zone won't work unless Russia agrees
The United States, Britain and Canada have ruled out a no-fly zone as too provocative because it would essentially lead to an all-out air war between NATO forces and Russia.
Ukraine war sparks new debate over Canadian oil and gas development
The war in Ukraine is being used as a case study by those on either side of the debate over fossil fuel production in Canada.
Ontario decides to deregulate Chinese medicine
Ontario plans to stop regulating traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists, saying it would allow more people to work in the field, but people in the profession say they oppose the move and weren't consulted.
Tories wait until Sept. to choose new leader
The Conservative Party of Canada will wait until Sept. 10 to pick a new leader, providing more time for prospective candidates to mount their campaigns, including former Quebec premier Jean Charest.
Ottawa convoy organizer calls judge who denied her bail biased
Tamara Lich's lawyer says judge who denied bail was a biased former Liberal candidate