Author Archives: Syndicated Content

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is looking to change some of the rules governing municipal zoning bylaws to speed up development. A bill before the legislature would increase the minimum number of ...

QUBEC - The last year was busy for Quebec's anti-corruption unit, which released an annual report Wednesday showing a rising number of whistleblower reports and convictions. "Practically all of our in...

MONTREAL - A former sergeant with the Canadian Armed Forces is suing the federal government for nearly $3 million, alleging unfair treatment after he reported the killing and targeting of civilians du...

CALGARY - Canada's economic productivity crisis can only be solved if the federal and provincial governments come together to address issues like major project approvals and inter-provincial trade bar...

RICHMOND - An Independent election candidate in Richmond, B.C., says her campaign volunteers were subjected to racist insults from a passerby who called them "trash" and abused them for speaking Manda...

TORONTO - Even from her native Australia, Cate Blanchett has long felt a connection to Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin's quirky, singular films. The Oscar-winning actress admires the way the Manitoban a...

OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says it has terminated 330 employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the pandemic, giving its final update on an internal ...

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Palestinians who have fled Gaza will receive transitional financial assistance and supports after they arrive in Canada. The Immigration Department says ...

WINNIPEG - A candidate in last year's Manitoba provincial election has been found to have forged two signatures on her nomination form. A report from elections commissioner Bill Bowles says Gabrielle ...

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is offering to pay up to $15,000 a year into a new retirement benefits program for doctors in hopes the public money will keep more physicians in the province. Pre...