Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent — a respected and well-loved figure in Canadian politics for decades — will be laid to rest today in a state funeral in Ottawa. Broadbent died Jan. 11 at the age of 87 CBC News Special: State funeral for Ed Broadbent 9 hours Live in …
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Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader, dead at 87
Longtime New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent, who moved the party further to the left and up in the polls, has died at 87. Over his 20-plus years in federal politics, he helped to establish the NDP as a viable option for voters disenchanted after years of Liberal and Conservative …
Read More »Sask. Teachers’ Federation announces 5-day countdown to 1-day strike
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation announced Thursday that it was starting a five-day countdown to a one-day strike on Tuesday, Jan. 16. STF says teachers set to walk out on Tuesday Saskatchewan teachers are planning to hold a provincewide strike for one day next week. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, which represents …
Read More »Trial begins for contractor accused of defrauding Ontario cottage owners
The criminal trial of a contractor who allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple Ontario cottage owners for renovation projects but left major jobs unfinished is set to begin Thursday. Scott Eisemann, 54, facing 13 charges in Orillia court The criminal trial of a contractor who allegedly took …
Read More »Sentencing hearing begins for Cameron Ortis, ex-RCMP intelligence official guilty of leaking secrets
Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence official found guilty late last year of leaking secret information to police targets, will soon find out how long he’ll serve behind bars. Crown suggests it wants a severe sentence, while defence argues Ortis has served enough time already Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP …
Read More »Calgary, its dangerously cold outside
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for not only the city, but the entire province of Alberta, forecasting temperatures as low as -40 C over the weekend, with wind chills threatening temperatures of -50 C in some places. Friday's forecast high of –31 C would make it the …
Read More »‘Frostbite in under a minute’: Calgary temperatures to plunge even deeper this week
Temperatures are expected to drop as low as -37 C on Friday, per Environment Canada forecasts, before the cold snap starts lifting. Friday daytime high could be coldest in 20 years, says Environment Canada Today is expected to be one of the chilliest days so far this winter, but meteorologists …
Read More »Tents torn down at encampment in central Edmonton as court battle continues
Tents at a central Edmonton encampment were torn down Wednesday, hours after a legal battle over the city’s practice of clearing the camps returned to court. Lawsuit alleges city's removal policy violates Charter rights Tents at a central Edmonton encampment were torn down Wednesday, hours after a legal battle over …
Read More »Why China may come out the big winner of Canada’s EV sales regulations
Analysts suggest there could be unintended consequences for Canada setting EV sales regulations and that China and its auto manufacturing base could come out the winner, all at the expense of Canada's auto industry. Federal government set national target of 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 Flavio Volpe, head of …
Read More »Reading challenges promote literacy and expose people to new authors. But is that always a good thing?
As another new year begins, the options for joining challenges that promote reading are endless. But as some readers eagerly flock to these challenges, often sharing their stats on social media, others can find them off-putting and anxiety-inducing. That's why some challenges take a different approach. Some say the challenges …
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