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Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency says it's issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations.
Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa

CALGARY — The Alberta government is committing $200 million to help family doctors keep the lights on while a new funding agreement with physicians is hammered out. “This is stabilization money to keep those practices going,” Dr.
As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children's welfare

As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children's welfare

MONTREAL — As a Quebec teachers strike drags on, parents and child development experts warn the resulting classroom closures will have a profound effect on some students' education.
Mother praises Dutch court for sentencing Amanda Todd's tormentor to six years

Mother praises Dutch court for sentencing Amanda Todd's tormentor to six years

The mother of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd says she's glad a Dutch court has imposed the maximum six-year jail term on the man convicted of bullying her daughter into suicide.
'Dedication to serving Canadians': PM pays tribute to former MP John Godfrey

'Dedication to serving Canadians': PM pays tribute to former MP John Godfrey

OTTAWA — The late John Godfrey, a former university president, newspaper editor and Liberal MP, made meaningful and lasting contributions to public life, recalled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Liberals echo Hamas condemnation after militant leader hails Canada ceasefire stance

Liberals echo Hamas condemnation after militant leader hails Canada ceasefire stance

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is insisting that Hamas must surrender to Israel, after the armed militant group praised Canada for being one of the countries calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Matthew Boswell's mandate as competition commissioner renewed for another two years

Matthew Boswell's mandate as competition commissioner renewed for another two years

OTTAWA — The federal government is reappointing Matthew Boswell as the commissioner of competition for a two-year term. Boswell, who was first appointed as commissioner in 2019, was slated to finish his term at the end of February.
Vintage gun for teacher's presentation triggers police lockdown at Vancouver school

Vintage gun for teacher's presentation triggers police lockdown at Vancouver school

VANCOUVER — A prop for a teacher’s presentation at a Vancouver secondary school set off a lockdown and an emergency response by police on Thursday.
Federal government to give $471 million to Toronto in housing deal

Federal government to give $471 million to Toronto in housing deal

Toronto will receive nearly half a billion dollars in housing funding from the federal government as part of an agreement announced Thursday that would see the city fast-track the construction of close to 12,000 additional units over the next three y
B.C. woman faces multiple charges for under-18 sex trafficking, say Langley RCMP

B.C. woman faces multiple charges for under-18 sex trafficking, say Langley RCMP

LANGLEY, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say a woman faces more than a dozen charges related to an alleged human trafficking scheme involving sexual exploitation of people under 18.