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Some of the rowdy and partying 'influencers' who flew to Mexico maskless have made it back to Canada--as 'pariahs'
Videos shared online of the raucous party on a Dec. 30 Montreal-Cancun charter flight sparked anger from politicians and an investigation by Transport Canada in conjunction with the federal health and public safety departments.
Canada's largest union warns of transportation gridlock if environmental rule passes
Canada's largest private-sector union is calling on the federal government to push back a port plan that would impose tighter environmental restrictions on container trucks.
Health and emergency sectors short staffed as workers fall ill
With COVID-19's latest wave showing few signs of abating concerns are deepening as more and more workers in vital sectors are sidelined by the pandemic.
Trudeau, Horgan talk about Omicron response, rebuilding from floods
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will hold a call with all of the country's premiers next week to discuss how governments are keeping citizens safe as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads.
B.C. braces for more snow, extreme cold
Environment Canada is advising British Columbia residents to be prepared as extreme cold is expected to return to northeastern B.C. overnight.
Families of Flight 752 victims meet to discuss court award of $107M
Family members of some of the victims of the Iranian military’s downing of a passenger jet two years ago, along with their legal team, are holding a news conference today to discuss a court decision that awarded them millions.
Governor general offers words of hope amid pandemic
The governor general says Canadians can be hopeful as they ring in the new year, despite the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa criticizes police raid on pro-democracy Hong Kong media outlet
The federal government has added its voice to those criticizing this week’s police raid on a pro-democracy news outlet in Hong Kong in which a Canadian human rights activist and pop singer was among those arrested.
Provinces reintroduce tougher restrictions amid COVID explosion
Quebec Premier François Legault has announced the reimposition of a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew that begins tonight, New Year's Eve, and will remain in effect indefinitely.
Coal mining reports submitted to Alberta energy minister
Alberta's energy minister says she has received two reports that will determine the future of coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountain foothills and eastern slopes.