The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled dogs in Nunavik between the mid-1950s and the late 1960s. In Kangiqsujuaq, a Nunavik village in Northern Quebec, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree also announced $45 million in compensation for Inuit in the region.“The dog slaughter occurred across Nunavik, spreading grief and
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 23, 2024 8:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is firmly in his Swiftie era. Trudeau attended the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on Friday, the Eras Tour’s second-last night in the city.Press secretary Jenna Ghassabeh confirmed
As a nationwide Canada Post strike reaches the one-week mark, the federal government is being urged by some to immediately step in to end the labour disruption. The call from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on Friday came as the Crown corporation reported yet another multi-million-dollar loss in the third quarter while it braces for
Pat King, one of the most prominent faces of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy,” was on Friday found guilty on five counts, including on charges of mischief and disobeying a court order, in an Ottawa court. King appeared in court on Friday as a Superior Court judge read out the judgement.King was found not guilty on
Canadians hoping for a more snowy winter this year may be in luck — but where you live may influence how much and how long it will last. Motorcycle accident toronto today chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell says part of what will drive winter conditions is La Nina.That flow of warmer water in the Pacific Ocean typically brings
The federal government says Canadians will get a “GST holiday” on groceries this holiday season — while those making under $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Thursday, temporarily putting a break on the goods and services tax on a slew of items, including certain groceries
The death of a two-year-old gorilla at the Calgary Zoo on Nov. 12 was caused by human error, according to zoo officials. The cause of death of the young western lowland gorilla, named Eyare, was made public on Wednesday morning.“Eyare was moving around in the back of house, roaming from bedroom to bedroom (and) interacting
Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but “a lot of ground” remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day. “On smaller issues, we were able to find some progress,” said Canada Post spokesman Jon Hamilton in
Families of victims who were murdered by notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending his upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the families’ lawyer. Bernardo, who is serving a life sentence and was transferred from maximum- to medium-security prison last year, is scheduled to appear for a parole hearing
As car theft finally decelerates in Canada after a surge in recent years, the country’s top 10 stolen vehicles for 2023 have been revealed – and they’re mostly SUVs. The Toyota Highlander topped the list, with 3,413 thefts reported, according to the non-profit Équité Association. The Highlanders most commonly stolen were 2021 models.“The Toyota Highlander