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New government bill would help police, spy service probe online activities
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Proposed new legislation would give police and Canada’s spy service new powers to investigate online activities — powers they say they need to keep pace with criminals in the digital age. The bill tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday would require internet and phone companies to tell authorities whether they provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties’ group
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes bill through without dealing with concerns from faith groups and civil society organizations. The House of Commons justice committee finished its work on Bill C-9 Wednesday, after the government passed a motion setting deadlines to move the bill through Parliament ... Read More »
1 responseTwice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NASA’s planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set for early April. The Artemis II mission has been delayed twice since February because of hydrogen fuel leaks and helium flow problems with the Space Launch System. But officials with the American space agency told a news conference today those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion — but the government says Canadians already have the right to self-defence. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced a private member’s bill on Thursday that would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. “We call on all actors to immediately de-escalate the situation and engage in constructive dialogue to prevent further suffering,” said Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s ‘failure’ to disclose attack on military in Kuwait ‘shameful’: Tory MP
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative defence critic James Bezan says it’s “really shameful” the federal government did not tell the public that the airbase in Kuwait where the Canadian Armed Forces have a camp, was hit by an Iranian missile attack on March 1. The newspaper La Presse reported today that the Canadian camp at the Ali ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Gray death shows police need regional training centres on use of force: expert
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — An export on police use of force is recommending regional training centres for departments in light of the violent encounter between Vancouver officers and Myles Gray that ended in his death in 2015. Former officer Michael Massine, testifying at a public hearing into Gray’s death, says police departments should have full-time training units ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What will the carbon price cost the oilsands? A Timbit per barrel, one analysis says
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
The industrial carbon price will cost Alberta’s oilsands producers on average the equivalent of about a Timbit per barrel of oil, according to a climate think tank’s new analysis intended to serve as a reality check on provincial-federal pipeline talks. The analysis published by the Canadian Climate Institute indicates oilsands producers will pay an average ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly three years ago has addressed the victim’s family directly at his B.C. Supreme Court trial, saying he is “really sorry” and wishes he could “go back in time.” Inderdeep Singh Gosal pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About 110,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province’s south, knocking down branches and turning streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. At its peak, more than 200,000 clients were without power in Quebec after Wednesday’s storm. By 1:45 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives introduce bill to create ‘stand your ground’ law for home invasions
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced a private member’s bill today that would change the Criminal Code so that use of force against an illegal intruder ... Read More »
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