After taking a beating in the polls all summer, Liberal MPs are expected to focus on two areas of political vulnerability for them — housing and public safety — when Parliament resumes today after the summer break. Conservatives to attack Trudeau’s record as fall sitting heats up After taking a …
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Rescue of boring machine trapped under Toronto street turning into expensive, years-long odyssey
The work to rescue a multi-million dollar boring machine trapped beneath a west Toronto street has been delayed again, with the city warning it might not be the last set-back before the complex work is wrapped. Timeline for rescue now December, city staff say some restoration work to take place …
Read More »Vancouver Island MLA Adam Walker booted from B.C. NDP, says Premier David Eby
A New Democrat member of the B.C. legislature on Vancouver Island has been turfed from the party's ranks, Premier David Eby announced Sunday. Removal comes after unspecified misconduct finding, says Premier David Eby A New Democrat member of the British Columbia legislature representing a riding on Vancouver Island has been …
Read More »Evacuation orders issued, expanded as B.C.’s wildfire threat refuses to subside
Evacuation orders were issued for multiple B.C. regions Sunday, as wildfires continue to upend residents' lives well into September. New evacuation orders in Sunshine Coast, Central Okanagan and Cariboo regions Evacuation orders were issued for multiple B.C. regions Sunday, as wildfires continue to upend residents' lives well into September. The …
Read More »Love and music: Why a Saskatoon couple chose to die in each other’s arms
The family of a Saskatoon couple who chose to use the medical assistance in dying program together are sharing their story. Ralph Johnstone and Laura Bach both used medical assistance to die It's fitting that Ralph Johnstone and Laura Bach's romance played out like the lyrics of a rock and …
Read More »RCMP, other employers exploiting human rights ‘loophole’ to stall complaints, lawyer claims
An employment and human rights lawyer says organizations like the RCMP are exploiting a "loophole" to prevent employees in federally regulated workplaces from taking their cases directly to the Canadian Human Rights Commission. CHRC waived requirement for military members earlier this year An employment and human rights lawyer says organizations …
Read More »What does the new PWHL mean for women’s hockey? A guide for those who aren’t fans — yet
Monday is shaping up to be a historic day in Canadian hockey with the first draft of the brand new Professional Women's Hockey League. Interest in the women's game is high. But in case you're new to it, here's a quick primer on the league. The new league holds its …
Read More »Additional Calgary-area daycares ordered to close after more children test positive for E. coli
Six additional daycares in the Calgary area have been ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after children who attend the facilities tested positive for E. coli. None of the 6 new daycares under closure order share same kitchen as the initial 11 Six additional daycares in the Calgary area …
Read More »Waiving the GST was just a start. These 3 ideas could help get more housing built in Canada
Building more housing in Canada will require a herculean effort across all levels of government. Some policy solutions are easier than others, such as removing the GST from purpose-built rentals, but there are other things governments can do right now to get more housing built. From faster approvals to hiring …
Read More »Safeway workers in B.C. vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
More than 3,000 Safeway workers at 40 Lower Mainland locations have voted in favour of strike action following eight months of contract bargaining. On Sept. 14, 98 per cent of Safeway union members in the Lower Mainland voted in favour of a strike More than 3,000 Safeway workers at 40 …
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