Hazel McCallion, affectionately known as “Hurricane Hazel” for her tireless tenacity, has died at the age of 101, her family confirms.
Long-time former Mississauga mayor ‘Hurricane Hazel’ McCallion dies at 101
WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won’t effect Canada’s response: Tam
The WHO will announce Monday whether it thinks COVID-19 still represents a global health emergency but Canada’s top doctor says regardless of what the international body decides, Canada’s response to the coronavirus will not change.
Students, workers from Iran plead to speed up spousal work permits
For newlywed international student Sarah, her education and part-time job have taken a back seat as she grapples with the anxiety of a seemingly endless wait to see her husband again.
Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll
Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces where hospitals have struggled to maintain emergency services for months.
Documentary commemorates Philippines efforts to save lives during the Holocaust
by Morgan Modjeski A moment in history that has forever linked the Filipino and Jewish communities being commemorated. When 1,300…
Canada sharing Haiti sanctions evidence, in bid to convince UN peers to freeze elites
Ottawa is sharing confidential dossiers in a bid to convince countries like France to join its efforts to sanction Haiti’s elites, says Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations.
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision today, expected to hike to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates seven consecutive times since March in the face of decades-high inflation.
Passport backlog update expected as federal cabinet retreat enters second day
The months-long waiting periods for passports led critics to accuse the Liberals of being unable to deliver even basic services to Canadians.
Five things to know about Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit
This Lunar new Year begins Jan. 22 and spans over 15 days from the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ending on the first full moon.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet begin three-day retreat in Hamilton
The strategy session comes during what Trudeau said are “tough times,” with a potential recession on the horizon and Canadians feeling the strain of high inflation.
OMNI Television’s special: Year of Rabbit 2023
The premiere of the Year of Rabbit Chinese Lunar Year Specials airs Sunday, January 22, 2023 on OMNI 2.
Feds, provinces reportedly close to health-care deal to expand funding
Ottawa is reportedly close to making a deal with provincial governments for expanded funding to help with the ailing system.
One year after death of Indian migrants at border, U.S. still sees illegal crossings
A year after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to walk to the United States from Manitoba, the agency tasked with patrolling the border says others have not been deterred from attempting the same treacherous journey.
‘Hurt is still alive:’ Ontario community shocked after ‘plausible burials’ uncovered
The chief of a northern Ontario First Nation that found the province’s first “plausible burials” says the community is in shock and its members are working hard to ensure survivors and their loved ones have mental health support.
Ottawa sending 200 Canadian-made armoured vehicles as defence minister visits Ukraine
The vehicles are being purchased from Roshel, at a cost of $90 million, and represent the latest contribution from Canada in response to Russia’s invasion last February.
New Democrat MPs kick off caucus retreat in Ottawa, vow to hold Liberals to account
New Democrats are kicking off a three-day caucus retreat today with a keynote speech from Leader Jagmeet Singh.
Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action
Justin Trudeau says his government is looking “carefully” and “quickly” at a letter Canada’s premiers sent him last week that called for reforms to the country’s bail system.
Saskatchewan premier disappointed by unannounced Trudeau visit to rare earths plant
Justin Trudeau pressed Saskatchewan’s government on its record for clean energy projects after Premier Scott Moe expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the prime minister’s visit to a rare earth elements processing plant.