The famed scowling portrait of Sir Winston Churchill has been returned to Canadian hands, with the photo turned over to representatives in a ceremony in Rome on Thursday. Canadian Cultural Heritage Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou, Fairview Chateau Laurier general manager Genevieve Dumas and Canada’s ambassador to Italy Elissa Goldberg met with Nicola Cassinelli, the man … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lawyers representing the producers of “Russians at War” say they may pursue legal action against Ontario’s public broadcaster for pulling support for the controversial documentary amid outcry from the Ukrainian community and some Canadian politicians. A letter addressed to TVO’s board and management demands that the network … Read more
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby. But what are these risks as U.S. data suggests a small increase in recent years in the number of people drinking during pregnancy and amid Fetal Alcohol … Read more
The New Democrats confirmed Thursday they won’t help Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives topple the government next week, and intend to join the Bloc Québécois in blocking the Tories’ non-confidence motion. The planned votes from the Bloc and the New Democrats eliminate the possibility of a snap election, buying the Liberals more time to govern after a … Read more
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron. … Read more
Canada’s intelligence priorities centre on the pressing issues of climate change and food security alongside violent extremism, Arctic security and espionage, a newly released document shows. The government said Thursday it was publishing its list of intelligence priorities for the first time in a bid for greater transparency with the public. The document also attempts … Read more
The chief executive officer of Via Rail is set to testify before MPs on Thursday about a train trip in August that saw passengers stranded onboard for about 10 hours in the “middle of nowhere” in Quebec following two breakdowns. The House of Commons transportation committee has scheduled a meeting to hear from president and … Read more
Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet responded moments later, rejecting that call and saying he serves Quebecers “according to my own judgment.” Ça … Read more
Pablo Rodriquez has resigned from his position as transport minister in the federal cabinet and will be seeking leadership of the Quebec Liberals, he told reporters on Thursday. “I have informed the prime minister of my resignation as Canada’s transport minister and Quebec lieutenant, effective immediately,” he told reporters. “I have also decided to sit … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning about a recall of some tattoo inks that may pose a risk of skin infection. Two types of water-based tattoo pigments by the brand Bloodline were recalled on Wednesday, namely All Purpose Black and Carolina Blue, due to “potential microbial contamination.” “The recalled … Read more
