Uncertain future looms for refugees seeking a pandemic-era fresh start in Canada
OTTAWA — Ali Mansour spent his first two weeks in Canada watching through a window as winter give way to spring and squirrels ran across the lawn. As one of the last refugees to arrive in Canada before...
View ArticleLiberals ‘completely unwilling’ to hold political parties to account on privacy
OTTAWA — A leading expert on personal-information law says the Trudeau government is unwilling to hold political parties to the same level of accountability it is demanding of other organizations in...
View ArticleDemonstrations in support of Indian farmers continue nation-wide
SURREY (NEWS 1130) — Protesters throughout Canada continue to stand in solidarity with farmers in India. For the past few weeks, people protested new legislation announced by India’s Prime Minister...
View ArticleCanada’s COVID-19 vaccines are arriving, so when will British Columbians get...
MONTREAL (NEWS 1130) – As COVID-19 vaccines arrive on Canadian soil, the focus is now shifting to when the first people will start rolling up their sleeves for the shots. While it’s unclear when...
View ArticleHow are countries around the world navigating COVID restrictions at Christmas?
CANADA Authorities are cautioning Canadians against getting swept up in the excitement of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Federal forecasts predict the outbreak’s death toll could hit nearly 15,000 come...
View ArticleCanada passes 500,000 COVID-19 cases following Saskatchewan report
Canada has surpassed 500,000 cases of COVID-19 as infections continue to surge in several provinces. Saskatchewan pushed the country over the grim threshold today, with 252 new cases reported. Earlier...
View ArticleCanada has ‘significant’ concerns about China: Defence Minister
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada and its allies have significant concerns about China, starting with its unpredictability, its refusal to play by the rules, and its expanding...
View ArticleFeds weigh response to new COVID-19 strain amid call to ban travel from UK
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other members of his cabinet are meeting behind closed doors to discuss Canada’s response to a new strain of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom. Federal Health...
View ArticleOntario records first two COVID-19 variant cases in Canada
Health officials in Ontario say two cases of the COVID-19 variant that first showed up in the UK have been confirmed in that province. The cases are linked to a couple from the Durham Region, just east...
View ArticleNegative COVID-19 test required as of Jan. 7 to board flights to Canada
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Canada’s requirement that anyone entering the country by plane test negative for COVID-19 will come into effect Jan. 7, according to the feds. The requirement will apply to all...
View ArticleVictoria councillor admits to travelling outside Canada during pandemic
VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) — A Victoria city councillor is the first known politician from B.C. to admit he travelled during the December holiday period, against COVID-19 recommendations. On Tuesday, Coun....
View ArticleMore Canadians relocating to B.C. during pandemic: U-Haul report
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — It looks like many people from around the country are choosing to pack up and move to B.C. during the pandemic. U-Haul is sharing its stats for 2020, indicating B.C. is the...
View ArticleTeam USA claims gold at World Junior Championship with win over Canada
EDMONTON — The United States derailed the previously undefeated Canadian juggernaut, beating the host squad 2-0 Tuesday to capture the gold medal at the world junior hockey championship. The U.S....
View ArticleCanadians living in the U.S. not surprised by chaos in Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS 1130) — Canadians living in Washington D.C. watched as the chaos unfolded when thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in violent protest Wednesday. Former...
View ArticleCanada on track to deliver 1.3 million COVID-19 vaccines by end of January,...
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits it’s “frightening” to see COVID-19 case numbers rise day after day at home and around the world. On Friday, he said he and the country’s...
View ArticleCanada-U.S. border restriction extended to Feb. 21
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The land border between Canada and the U.S. will stay closed to non-essential travel for at least another 30 days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the restriction will...
View ArticleWhite Rock man one of the first in Canada selected for COVID-19 antibody test
WHITE ROCK (NEWS 1130) — He’s calling it his “civic duty,” a White Rock man is one of the first in all of Canada to be selected for a COVID-19 antibody test. Evan Monk was surprised to get the test in...
View ArticleAirlines have turned away hundreds of passengers since launch of new testing...
MONTREAL – Canada’s new COVID-19 testing requirement for international travellers has caused hundreds of people to miss flights in just the first week of the program’s rollout. Under the new...
View ArticleTiming of federal election will likely depend on COVID-19 vaccinations,...
OTTAWA – COVID-19 vaccinations have only just started in Canada, but as the rollout ramps up, experts say it becomes more and more likely Canadians will see a pandemic election. With a recent cabinet...
View ArticleConservatives urge feds to consider boycotting Beijing Olympics over China...
OTTAWA – The federal Conservatives are urging the Trudeau government to consider a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing. A statement from Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic...
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