The apology by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a tribute by Parliament to a man who had fought in a Nazi unit is an important healing step — but more needs to be done, Jewish groups say. Namely, declassifying more of the “secret” information contained in the Deschenes Report. These reports were completed after the Second
Accusations that India is behind the homicide of Surrey Gurdwara president Hardeep Singh Nijjar are reverberating across the continent, prompting Sikh leaders to meet in Surrey on Saturday. Sikh leaders from both Canada and the United States gathered at the Surrey Guru Nanak Gurdwara, the same Gurdwara where Nijjar was shot and killed at on
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 1, 2023 10:05 am Updated October 1, 2023 12:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A bear attack in Alberta’s Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager for Parks Canada’s Banff field unit, said
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A funeral for fallen RCMP officer Const. Rick O’Brien‘s funeral will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Langley Events Centre in Langley B.C. A procession of RCMP officers, police officers, first responders and more will start at 12:45 p.m. near the centre.Thousands are expected to attend
With $68 million up for grabs on Wednesday night in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw, there will be a lot of Canadians waiting to check their numbers once the lucky draw is made. But once that gold ball has been dropped —and according to lottery officials it is guaranteed someone will win the $68
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The OLG said the winning ticket for the record-breaking $68 million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot was sold in Toronto. A lucky winner who bought their lottery ticket in Toronto scored big in Wednesday night’s historic draw.“The winning ticket worth $68 million was sold somewhere in Toronto,”
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has resigned amid international controversy over his recognition of a Ukrainian war veteran who fought in a Nazi unit. Rota announced his resignation in the House of Commons Tuesday afternoon. His resignation takes effect at the end of the sitting day Wednesday, he added.Senior Liberals, the NDP, the Bloc
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota announced he is resigning from the role on Tuesday over his tribute to a Ukrainian man who fought with a Nazi unit. But what led to the decision, and what changed over the last 48 hours which saw Rota twice apologize?The controversy involves 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian-Canadian who
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A helicopter with six people on board crashed east of Prince George, B.C., Tuesday morning, killing two and injuring four. RCMP said emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, which happened near Purden Ski Hill at 7:45 a.m.B.C. Emergency Health Services confirmed to Motorcycle accident toronto today
A Canadian Sikh group has called on its members to protest outside the Indian diplomatic missions of main Canadian cities on Monday, a week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the prospect of New Delhi’s involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. Trudeau said last week Canada was pursuing “credible allegations” that