Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history
Rajakovic replaces Nick Nurse, who was fired on April 21
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Chief justice ‘not comfortable’ with lack of transparency over judicial complaints
At a news conference today, Richard Wagner says he is “not comfortable” with the current process because it is too opaque and insufficiently clear for the public
RCMP investigating foreign meddling against three MPs
RCMP says it is investigating allegations of foreign meddling against three parliamentarians, including Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Erin O’Toole and NDP MP Jenny Kwan
Senators fear delay, prejudice in carveouts to allow Afghan aid, as House passes bill
Senators are concerned that a long-delayed Liberal bill aimed at unblocking Canadian aid in Afghanistan will bog down development groups in red tape and block access based on prejudicial bureaucracy
Canada is experiencing its ‘worst wildfire season of the 21st century’: Blair
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced the grim milestone Monday, saying more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far this year, with 431 wildfires currently burning across Canada
Picnics at Montreal’s unique plane-spotting park risk bird strikes: airport
The Montreal Trudeau International Airport is cracking down on picnickers at its plane-spotting park, fearing hungry birds will collide with landing or departing aircraft
Many Quebec fire evacuees being allowed to return home as situation improves: premier
Thousands of Quebecers who were forced by out-of-control wildfires to evacuate their towns were starting to return home on Monday
Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires
350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season
Poor air quality from fires expected to continue for at least a couple days
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada, with Alberta imposing new evacuation orders, Manitoba bracing for heavy, lightning-generating thunderstorms and high wildfire risks and poor air quality from coast to coast
Wildfire battles continue under heat, air quality alerts over most of Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues, as almost every jurisdiction in Canada remains under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, ending pause on hikes
Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter-percentage point today, marking the first interest rate change since the central bank announced a pause earlier this year
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision this morning
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as speculation about another rate hike heats up
Canadian forest fire centre responds to unprecedented wildfire season
Federal officials warned this week that Canada could see its worst year for wildfire destruction
Quebec premier worries about western Quebec fires with no rain expected for 5 days
Legault says his government is looking internationally for support as it struggles to battle more than 160 forest fires
Anand: China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships
Anand says Beijing acted irresponsibly on the weekend in the Taiwan Strait, where Washington says a Chinese warship forced a U.S. vessel to avoid a collision
Trudeau, ministers to provide update as wildfires burn across Canada
Trudeau is scheduled to provide an update on the wildfires that have forced thousands of people from their homes and caused widespread property damage in several provinces
B.C.’s Eby says Asia trade mission aims to reduce risks amid international unease
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his trade mission to Asia is part of an effort to grow trade and reduce the risks that come with international uncertainties
Premiers need to keep talking about the health-care crisis: medical associations
The Canadian Medical Association and 14 other organizations representing health workers are urging premiers to keep health care at the top of the agenda at their next meeting in July