Former astronaut Julie Payette installed as Canada’s 29th GG
Julie Payette has been sworn in as the 29th Governor General of Canada. During a ceremony in the Senate chamber Payette, 53, spoke about her vision for her mandate, citing [...]
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Man charged in Saskatchewan crash that killed 3 women from Edmonton
RCMP have charged a man in connection with a fatal collision in Saskatchewan that killed three women from Edmonton last week. Brandon Stucka, 26, of Lloydminster has been [...]
The Bank of Canada surprises with a rate hike
The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hiked its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.00% on Wednesday, citing stronger than expected economic data. The majority of economists [...]
Where, when and how to watch the solar eclipse in Canada
On Monday, a rare astronomical event will present an awe-inspiring experience in North America and Canadians will be treated to part of the action. The so-called Great [...]
Astronaut Julie Payette to be Canada’s 29th Governor General
Former astronaut Julie Payette will be Canada’s next Governor General, becoming the fourth female to be the monarch’s representative in Canada when she is sworn [...]
Central bank hikes rate for first time in 7 years
The Bank of Canada has hiked its benchmark interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent, its first increase in nearly seven years, amid expectations of stronger economic [...]
B.C. wildfire situation ‘still deteriorating,’ and how you can help
The head of emergency management in British Columbia says the province’s wildfire situation will remain challenging for several weeks. Crews across British Columbia are [...]
Khadr apology and settlement about violation of Charter rights, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an apology and reported $10.5 million compensation payment to former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr was a basic matter of following [...]
Ex-nurse who killed 8 seniors in her care sentenced to 8 concurrent life terms
Former nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer told a court in Woodstock, Ont., on Monday that she was “extremely sorry” for killing eight nursing home patients before being [...]
Smiles 4 Canada Orthodontists offering free dental services
Smiles 4 Canada, a program run by the Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Orthodontics (CFAO) in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is [...]