Skip to content

Search results for ""

Order
Filter by category
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior
Read more >

SIISKONEN, Raili

Date of death : January 21, 2025 Date of birth : 1930 Age : 95 Location : Bradford Valley Care Community Family Spouse : late Veini Siiskonen Children : Reijo (Susan) Siiskonen and Linda (Joe) Squire Grandchildren : Gregory (Jackie), and Jennifer (Ch
Read more >
'Sick monster': Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut

'Sick monster': Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut

IQALUIT — A Catholic priest's sex assaults on Inuit children decades ago in Igloolik, Nvt., transformed a once friendly and trusting hamlet into a place marred by anger and addiction, court heard Thursday.
Read more >
Tesla raising prices for its vehicles in Canada by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1

Tesla raising prices for its vehicles in Canada by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1

TORONTO — Tesla Inc. is raising prices for its Canadian vehicles by thousands of dollars starting Feb.1 amid big shifts in incentives and rising trade tension.
Read more >
Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Ed Archie NoiseCat says he's excited his son Julian Brave NoiseCat's documentary about a residential school in Canada has been nominated for an Oscar — and he hopes the recognition will bring more awareness about the abuses committed there.
Read more >
Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste has joined the Liberal leadership race, confirming today that he has submitted the required documents and a $50,000 deposit to the federal party.
Read more >
California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires

California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California bolstered funding to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires under a more than $2.5 billion fire relief package approved Thursday by the California Legislature.
Read more >
Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,000 fee to enter the race.
Read more >
Quick quotes: Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

Quick quotes: Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge of Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, which prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols o
Read more >
'Good luck': Residents weigh in on Bradford’s proposed density hub

'Good luck': Residents weigh in on Bradford’s proposed density hub

Major transit station area to extend 800 metres around GO station with target of housing 150 people per hectare
Read more >