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Canadians looking to privately sponsor Afghan refugees frustrated at process

Canadians looking to privately sponsor Afghan refugees frustrated at process

Zahir Alizai is frustrated. His family fled Afghanistan for neighbouring Pakistan earlier this year and he's been trying for months to bring them to Canada as refugees but his attempts have been unsuccessful.
Trudeau beset by series of crises as PM, 2022 promises to be no different

Trudeau beset by series of crises as PM, 2022 promises to be no different

OTTAWA — Another year, another crisis. For Justin Trudeau, it's become something of a routine. Of his six years as prime minister, only one — his first — has been what might be considered a normal year of governing, with the usual ups and downs.
High pathogenic Avian Influenza on N.L. exhibition farm, area under quarantine: CFIA

High pathogenic Avian Influenza on N.L. exhibition farm, area under quarantine: CFIA

Canada's food safety watchdog says it has confirmed cases of high pathogenic Avian Influenza at an exhibition farm in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Trudeau defends government preparation for Omicron as capacity concerns rise

Trudeau defends government preparation for Omicron as capacity concerns rise

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has defended the government's public health response to the Omicron variant as Canadians across the country struggle with overwhelming demand for COVID-19 tests.
Liberal MP censured for defying advice on non-essential travel

Liberal MP censured for defying advice on non-essential travel

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP has been censured by his party's chief whip for defying advice not to travel out of the country unless the trip is essential.
Users of Access to Information Act complain of delays, secrecy and inconsistencies

Users of Access to Information Act complain of delays, secrecy and inconsistencies

OTTAWA — Canadians using the Access to Information Act have voiced concerns about excessive delays in producing government records and even a “culture of secrecy.
Agriculture Minister Bibeau announces emergency food funding top-up

Agriculture Minister Bibeau announces emergency food funding top-up

OTTAWA — The federal government is spending another $30 million to help people at risk of going hungry. The top-up of the Emergency Food Security Fund will provide more money to the charitable sector to help Canadians access needed food services.
Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers

Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers

Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs.
Halifax police seek two suspects after 8-year-old boy killed in shooting Tuesday

Halifax police seek two suspects after 8-year-old boy killed in shooting Tuesday

HALIFAX — Community members in a Halifax suburb were in disbelief Wednesday after an eight-year-old boy known for his infectious smile was fatally shot while inside a vehicle with an adult.
Amazingly preserved fossil egg shows dinosaur, bird links: scientists

Amazingly preserved fossil egg shows dinosaur, bird links: scientists

University of Calgary paleontologist Darla Zelenitsky had seen well-preserved dinosaur egg fossils before, but nothing like this. "At one point, I'm pretty sure it winked at me," she laughs.