The number of Quebec MPs would go from 78 to 77 in a planned redistribution of parliamentary ridings in Canada.Quebec Premier François Legault says it’s important that Quebec retain the same proportion of seats, compared to the other provinces. (Dany Pilote/Radio-Canada)Quebec Premier François Legault has challenged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ensure that the province does…
All Yukon government employees and front-line health workers will need to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30, Premier Sandy Silver announced Friday, and Yukoners will need to show proof of vaccination to access restaurants, bars and gyms.Yukon is implementing a vaccine mandate and passport program that will come into effect on Nov. 30. (CBC)All Yukon…
While he’s not ruling out anything changing in the future, Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is staying the course on its COVID-19 restrictions.Premier Scott Moe says no new COVID-19 restrictions are currently being planned for Saskatchewan. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press)While Premier Scott Moe’s not ruling out changing anything in the future, he says Saskatchewan is…
Nova Scotia’s premier has clear, harsh words for the small group of people who recently protested outside the province’s top doctor’s home: “grow up.”Premier Tim Houston has condemned a small protest outside the home of Dr. Robert Strang and is urging anyone upset with the province to voice opinions directly to government. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian…
Environment Canada has confirmed a category EF2 tornado with speeds between 180 and 220 km/h struck Mascouche, Que. on Monday, severely damaging 50 houses. Quebec Premier François Legault right, consoles the family of Jacques Lefebvre, 59, who died in the tornado that hit Mascouche, Que., on Tuesday. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)Walking through a neighbourhood that was…
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it’s “absolutely outrageous” people are travelling to Vancouver Island for vacations, but says there are no plans to restrict movement within the province.BC Ferries added extra sailings over the Easter long weekend. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)Premier John Horgan has no plans to impose travel restrictions between Vancouver Island and the B.C.…
Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus are challenging the province’s COVID-19 economic restrictions and have joined a national coalition pushing against public health restrictions.Alberta MLAs Angela Pitt, left, and Drew Barnes, right, have joined a coalition of federal and provincial politicians protesting public health restrictions. (Canadian Press, CBC)Two members of Alberta Premier Jason…
Football fans welcomed the return of the Premier League this week, which returned after a three-month hiatus after it was forced to come to a halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent country-wide lockdown. There will now be around six weeks of near non-stop action, with Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC and…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is leaving the door open for bodychecking to remain in the Ontario Hockey League for the upcoming season.Host Regina Pats forward Robbie Holmes collides with OHL Hamilton Bulldogs forward Will Bitten during first period Memorial Cup semifinal action in Regina on Friday, May, 25, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)Ontario Premier Doug…
Quebec Premier François Legault on Tuesday accused the University of Ottawa of violating a professor’s freedom of expression when it suspended her for using the N-word in class.Quebec Premier François Legault’s government waded into the debate over the suspension of a University of Ottawa professor over her use of the N-word in class. (Marco Campanozzi/The Canadian Press/Pool)The…