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War of words breaks out as admiral pushes for reinstatement as Canada's defence chief

War of words breaks out as admiral pushes for reinstatement as Canada's defence chief

OTTAWA — A war of words broke out at the very top of Canada’s military on Friday, as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and acting defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre blasted Adm.
Yukon announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for a wide range of workers

Yukon announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for a wide range of workers

WHITEHORSE — A wide range of workers in Yukon will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help slow the spread of the Delta variant, says Premier Sandy Silver.
N.B. government employees ordered to stop making Indigenous land acknowledgments

N.B. government employees ordered to stop making Indigenous land acknowledgments

FREDERICTON — Citing a series of legal actions and land claims initiated by First Nations, the New Brunswick government has ordered employees to stop making territorial or title acknowledgments in reference to Indigenous lands.
Canada heading for flu season in the middle of fourth wave of COVID-19

Canada heading for flu season in the middle of fourth wave of COVID-19

OTTAWA — The country could be heading for its first typical flu season since the pandemic began, even as health systems are still battling the fourth wave of COVID-19, Canada's top doctor warns.
Trudeau to unveil new cabinet Oct. 26, Parliament to return Nov. 22

Trudeau to unveil new cabinet Oct. 26, Parliament to return Nov. 22

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil on Oct. 26 the roster of cabinet ministers who will shepherd his government into a third mandate focused on finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the pandemic-ravaged economy.
Meteorite found in B.C. could shed light on solar system's origin says physicist

Meteorite found in B.C. could shed light on solar system's origin says physicist

LONDON, Ont. — A small, angular rock that one Canadian physicist says looks like a chunk of black cheese has the potential to help scientists understand how the early solar system formed. Peter G.
Ottawa eyes tasking airport security with vaccine verification for travellers

Ottawa eyes tasking airport security with vaccine verification for travellers

OTTAWA — Airport security agents may soon be screening more than your luggage.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc in B.C. next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc in B.C. next week

OTTAWA — The Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation in British Columbia says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit next Monday. The Oct. 18 trip follows his apology to Chief Rosanne Casimir for not having responded to invitations to visit on Sept.
Alberta technical college ordered to pay former teacher who was fired for pregnancy

Alberta technical college ordered to pay former teacher who was fired for pregnancy

EDMONTON — A human rights commission has ordered the Alberta Pipe Trade College to pay $35,000 to a former instructor who was fired because she was pregnant.
Recount in the Toronto riding stopped, as Liberals are confirmed as victors

Recount in the Toronto riding stopped, as Liberals are confirmed as victors

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says a ballot recount in the federal Toronto riding of Davenport has been halted, with the Liberals confirmed as winners.
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