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Toronto BDS activist demands proof 'Free Palestine' is a call to destroy Israel, his followers oblige
In what can only be described as an epic self-own, Toronto activist Desmond Cole took to Twitter incensed by suggestions that the slogan 'Free Palestine' is a call for the destruction of Israel. He demanded proof or what he thought was a baseless accusation, his own followers obliged.
With 'Two Michaels' back home, Foreign Minister Garneau outlines new government approach to China relations
As the Two Michaels touched down on Canadian soil, ending a standoff which put Canada-China relations in a deep freeze, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garenau said his government is under "no illusions" when approaching a normalization of relations with China.
Utica Resources sues Quebec government over denial of exploratory oil drilling permit
No new permits for exploration or drilling have been issued since the Legault government came to power in 2018. Quebec imports $8.5-billion in oil annually to meet its energy needs.
Ontario MPP proposes bill to 'protect workers jobs, privacy' on COVID vaccine disclosure
MPP Baber is continuing his efforts advocating a private members bill, the "Jobs and Jabs Act," to prevent employers from firing or suspending employees for not getting vaccinated against COVID.
BC, Quebec consider legislation restricting where anti-vaccine protests can take place
Quebec's Bill 105 fines individuals $1000 to $6000 for protesting within 50 metres of essential infrastructure. It rises to $12000 for any individual who "threatens [or obstructs] people."
BC steps up enforcement of COVID rules against non-compliant businesses
Only one percent of licensed, table-service BC restaurants ordered to check for proof of vaccination are choosing to defy the rules.
Cabinet hopeful George Chahal under police investigation for alleged 'flyer-swap' incident
Calgary Police have launched an investigation into an alleged 'flyer-swap incident involving Liberal-MP elect George Chahal, who defeated Conservative incumbent Jag Sahota in Calgary-Skyview on Monday.
Quebec offers bonuses to bolster nursing retention, recruitment, gives 'unfavourable hours' to nurses from private agencies
Premier Francois Legault announced his government will offer between $12,000 and $18,000 in bonuses. He will also offer unfavourable time slots to nurses working for private agencies to entice public recruitment.
Kingston hospitals place 136 employees on unpaid leave for not receiving COVID vaccine
The Kingston Health Science Centre (KHSC) placed 136 employees on two-week, unpaid leave for failure to comply with its vaccine mandate.
Ontario residents could face fines up to $100,000 for violating COVID public health orders
The consequences for non-compliance in Ontario's pandemic response have gotten more severe as authorities ramp up enforcement to combat the province's Delta variant-driven case surge.
Advocacy group for sexual misconduct survivors receives 'no answers' from federal leaders
The founder of an advocacy group for survivors of sexual misconduct is speaking out after prominent party leaders dodged questions on their commitments to addressing issues of assault and harassment in the workplace.
Conservative leader Erin O'Toole receives endorsement from retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
Norman says, "we need to choose a leader of substance, a leader who will face these challenges with courage, integrity, reason and a solid plan for what's in the best long-term interest of this country."
BC businesses defy province's proof of vaccination program
After BC launched its "vaccine passport" program for a myriad of "non-essential" services, several businesses defied the public health order requiring them to check customers for proof of vaccination.
Trudeau hints at electoral reform if re-elected
Trudeau first raised the possibility of electoral reform in 2015, promising it would be the last to use the first-past-the-post method — a promise he ended up breaking.
Trudeau Liberals drop second Ontario candidate over past sexual assault charge
After dodging questions about Spadina-Fort York candidate Kevin Vuong, the Trudeau Liberals announced Saturday morning they asked him to "pause" his campaign over a past sexual assault charge.
