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New gun control bill on handguns to be tabled in House today
New measures to curb handguns are expected to be a central feature of federal legislation tabled this, May 30, 2022, afternoon, the Liberal government's latest — and likely boldest — suite of proposed actions to control access to firearms in Canada.
Supreme Court of Canada rules today on Quebec City mosque shooter sentence
The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to rule this morning on the sentencing of a man who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Quebec City mosque.
Canada shipping more artillery ammunition to Ukraine
Canada has purchased more than 20,000 rounds of artillery ammunition for Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Trudeau cancels appearance at B.C. fundraiser after protesters shout racial slurs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was forced to cancel plans to attend a fundraising dinner on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, evening after two speakers at the event said protesters hurled racial slurs at the mostly South Asian attendees entering a convention centre in Surrey, B.C.
Saturday's storm death toll hits 10 as Ontario and Quebec survey damage
Power outages caused by the powerful and deadly storm that swept across Ontario and Quebec on Saturday, May 21, 2022, are stretching into another day, as hydro providers warned customers they could be waiting even longer for things to be fully restored.
Tributes and prayers for Indigenous children who never came home
A memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the detection of an unmarked burial site at the former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. starts early on Monday, May 23, 2022, with a ceremony at sunrise and concludes with a closing evening prayer.
B.C. to end fossil fuel subsidies with new oil and gas royalty system
British Columbia is changing its decades-old royalty system, the fees it charges companies to extract publicly owned oil and gas, in an effort to align with provincial climate goals.
UCP leadership hopefuls already lining up after Kenney announces resignation
The race for a new United Conservative Party leader is gearing up after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he's stepping down.
Liberals revive plans for Canada Border Services Agency watchdog
The federal Liberals are poised to rekindle a plan to allow travellers, immigration detainees and others who feel they have been mistreated by Canada’s border agency to complain to an independent body.
Praise pours in for Kenney who resigned after UCP review
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, he is stepping down as leader of the United Conservative Party after the party announced he had won a leadership review with just 51.4 per cent of votes.