Author Archives: Taylor MacPherson

OTTAWA - Almost half of Canadians polled say they have observed evidence of systemic racism in their province, a new survey suggests. The Leger poll of 1,627 people, conducted between Aug. 29 and 31 f...

OTTAWA - The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an "investment crisis" but warns prosperity can't be achieved by taking on more debt. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the council's...

WINNIPEG - A historic breakthrough in the Manitoba government's bid to attract and retain people, touted via a press release, has turned out to be a case of premature celebration. Statistics Canada re...

OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has taken 324 hours of French classes since she was appointed to the viceregal office in 2021, at a cost of more than $52,000. The updated numbers were provided by her of...

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in July, the first increase in four months. However, its early estimate for August indicated that real GDP for that month ...

OTTAWA - Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike this morning, after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery for almost all households within the next decad...

An Alberta farm equipment dealership has been given a hefty fine after a serious workplace injury. George's Farm Centre Ltd. has been ordered to pay $108,000 after pleading guilty on Sept. 19 in Red D...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took pointed aim at the federal Liberals today over Ottawa's recent suggestion of limits on the ability of legislatures to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause. T...

A rabies-carrying bat has been identified in Warman, and the city is advising residents to use extra caution with pets and kids. "If you see a bat during daylight hours, keep your distance and contact...

EDGEWOOD, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say they are investigating "escalating threats of violence" directed at businesses linked or thought to be associated with a cull of some 400 ostriches, w...