Sep 20 2021 — Aaron Wherry — CBC — In a note last week for investors and clients, ScotiaBank described this federal election as a “vote about everything and nothing.” That is not an unfair summation. Though initially framed in stark terms by Justin Trudeau himself, the campaign was not seized with Socratic or fierce debates about the lessons of the last year and […]
Sep 20 2021 — CBC — In a year crowded with impressive offerings, Ted Lasso, and The Crown were among the Emmys’ biggest winners on Sunday night, sweeping their categories despite strong competition. The wins provided recognition for both series, but more importantly the Emmy statues gave the platforms that carried Ted Lasso and The Crown a long-awaited artistic stamp of […]
Sep 20 2021 — John Paul Tasker — CBC — Canadians head to the polls today for the final day of voting in this 44th general election and surveys suggest the result is far from certain with as many as six parties in contention for seats in Parliament. More than 5.8 million Canadians have already voted in the advance polls, and Elections Canada has received […]
Sep 19 2021 — CBC — On a sunny morning in West Vancouver, about a dozen people of all ages stand on a street corner waving big orange election signs with the name of documentary filmmaker and climate activist Avi Lewis written in big white letters, as cars and buses honk while they drive by. Lewis and his supporters are making […]
Sep 18 2021 — CBC — The Liberal Party said Toronto candidate Kevin Vuong is no longer running under the party banner and won’t sit with the Liberal caucus if elected. Vuong, running in Spadina—Fort York, had been asked by the Liberals to “pause” his campaign after reports of a past sexual assault charge, which was dropped, surfaced in the media. […]
Sep 18 2021 — Catharine Tunney — CBC — Canadians might go to bed Monday night without knowing the final results of the federal election. They might not even know who won by Tuesday morning. That’s because this year, Elections Canada isn’t counting hundreds of thousands of local special ballots — votes from Canadians living in their ridings who opted to vote by mail […]
Sep 17 2021 — CBC — The demand for COVID-19 vaccinations tripled in Alberta on Thursday, the day after Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s version of a vaccine passport. Alberta Health reported 28,158 doses were administered at Alberta Health Services clinics and pharmacies on Thursday compared to 9,750 on Wednesday. Kenney announced the new restriction exemption program Wednesday night.
Sep 17 2021 — Ashley Burke — CBC — Toronto Liberal candidate Kevin Vuong, who is on pause from campaigning in the federal election over a past sexual assault charge that was dropped, is also now under review by the Canadian Armed Forces. Defence Department spokesperson Daniel Le Bouthillier confirmed that, based on available information at this time, Vuong, who is also a naval […]
Sep 17 2021 — John Paul Tasker — CBC — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said today that conservative-minded voters sick of the Liberal government should park their votes with the Tories rather than turn to the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) in this election. Speaking to reporters at a campaign stop in London, Ont., O’Toole said his party is the only one in a position […]
Sep 17 2021 — CBC — B.C. says it won’t be able to take any of Alberta’s extra intensive care unit patients at a time when that province’s hospitals are buckling under the weight of patients who are critically ill with COVID-19. In a statement, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the ministry met with its Alberta counterparts Thursday. A day […]
Sep 17 2021 — Murray Brewster — CBC — The criminal case involving the country’s former top military commander that went before provincial court in Ontario today has been adjourned until Oct. 15. Retired general Jonathan Vance was charged by military police in July with one count of obstruction of justice in relation to an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The Canadian Forces […]
Sep 17 2021 — Catharine Tunney — CBC — Canadian Anti-Hate Network says it’s the worst campaign in recent memory for far-right activity. The three main parties say they’ve experienced ugly incidents on the campaign trail, ranging from vandalism to assault. Some party operatives say it’s the nastiest campaign they’ve ever experienced. One high-profile incident happened earlier this month when someone threw gravel at […]
Sep 16 2021 — CBC — Alberta hospitals are being told to find non-intensive care beds that can be used for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19. Some patients may even be transferred to Ontario, a move that would be a last resort. “I cannot stress enough how serious the situation is in our hospitals,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, president […]
Sep 16 2021 — CBC — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday that the province will implement mandatory masking, a proof of vaccination policy and a requirement for government employees to get vaccinated or receive negative tests. Moe made the announcement in a video posted to his social media Thursday morning. The provincial mask policy, which will apply to all public […]
Sep 16 2021 — CBC — A Calgary UCP MLA says the government’s inaction on rising COVID-19 cases “will cost us lives” and that there was ample warning to take decisive actions weeks earlier. Richard Gotfried, who represents Calgary-Fish Creek, made the remarks on Facebook late Wednesday in response to questions from commenters. “I am deeply apologetic that my persistent efforts […]