CanadaApr 29, 2022
Four cadets dead after incident at Royal Military College in Kingston
The Department of National Defence says four cadets at the Royal Military College are dead after what it calls a ``fatal incident'' at the institution's campus in Kingston, Ontario. They say it occurred early this morning at Point Frederick. Officials say the loss is being felt across the Royal Military College community, while next-of-kin notifications are still ongoing. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating.
CanadaApr 28, 2022
Health Canada ending a ban on gay men donating blood
Health Canada is going to end a ban on gay men donating blood. Canadian Blood Services says the ban will be replaced by new screening criteria based on sexual history and behaviour. Starting no later than September 30th, potential donors will be asked if they have had new or multiple sexual partners in the last three months, no matter their gender or sexual orientation. The agency says questions about sexual behaviour will allow more reliable risk assessments.
CanadaApr 27, 2022
Conservatives call on RCMP to take another look into Trudeau's 2016 Aga Khan trip
Opposition Conservatives are asking the RCMP to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to the Aga Khan's private island six years ago, saying there's new evidence. The Bahamian vacation Trudeau and his family embarked on in 2016 has re-emerged as an issue after the Conservative party received internal documents through an access-to-information request showing the force contemplated investigating him for fraud. The federal ethics commissioner investigated the trips and in 2017 ruled his acceptance of gifts breached conflict of interest rules because the Aga K
CanadaApr 27, 2022
2021 census shows number of seniors over 85 expected to triple in next 25 years
Statistics Canada's director of demography says Canada is headed for a date with demographic destiny. The 2021 census shows that people over the age of 85 are the fastest-growing age group in the country, bringing Canada ever closer to what experts warn will be a crisis in senior care. The millennial population is trending toward becoming the largest generation in Canada by 2026. But experts warn the sheer number of over-85s will make it difficult to fund the increased demand for health services and care.
CanadaApr 25, 2022
Inquiry launched on government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades
There's going to be an inquiry into the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February to deal with border blockades and the occupation of downtown Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Public Order Emergency Commission will look into the circumstances that led to the Act being invoked, the evolution of the convoy, the impact of funding and disinformation, the economic impact, and the police response. It will present its final report by February 20th. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the government will ensure the inquiry has access to documents and inform
CanadaApr 20, 2022
Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate hit 6.7 per cent in March
Inflation soared to 6.7 per cent last month -- up from 5.7 per cent in February.That's the fastest year-over-year increase since January 1991. You don't have to look much further than prices at the pumps to see what's fuelling inflation.Gasoline prices rose 39.8 per cent from last March.Homeowner replacement costs, which includes prices for new homes, rose 12.9 per cent year-over-year.
CanadaApr 19, 2022
CREA reports home sales down in March, average price up 11.2 per cent from year ago
The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that home sales fell 16.3 per cent from a record high a year ago.But prices were up 11.2 per cent on a year-over-year basis to an average of just over 796-thousand-dollars.The drop in sales came as the number of newly listed homes fell 5.5 per cent on a month-over-month basis in March.
CanadaApr 18, 2022
Prime minister pays tribute to 22 victims on anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a statement to mark two years since a mass shooting in Nova Scotia killed 22 people.Trudeau says he joins all Canadians in remembering those who lost their lives and those who continue to live with the pain, trauma, and heartbreaking loss.He is inviting everyone to remember each of the victims, saying Canadians draw inspiration from the strength and resilience of Nova Scotians.
CanadaApr 14, 2022
150 Armed Forces members to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland: Anita Anand
Canada's top military commander says his force is ``stretched thin'' following Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement of the deployment of up to 150 Armed Forces members to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Defence chief General Wayne Eyre says many Canadian Armed Forces members are exhausted from supporting Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as well as different natural disasters and numerous deployments overseas. Eyre says Russian President Vladimir Putin is unpredictable, and Canada must be ready for anything.
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