Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says Canada’s prison service has not given offenders timely access to programs to help ease them back into society, including courses specific to women, Indi...
May 31, 2022
Feds not doing enough to make sure gender-based analysis in place: auditor
OTTAWA - Canada’s auditor general has found the federal government has made limited progress to identify and address barriers to putting a process known as gender-based analysis plus into action...
May 31, 2022
Feds not doing enough to make sure hard-to-reach groups access benefits: auditor
OTTAWA - The government is still struggling to get key supports like the Canada Child Benefit into the hands of hard-to-reach groups like those living on First Nations, and isn't doing enough to make ...
May 31, 2022
Injured, ill veterans still face unacceptable delays for federal assistance: AG
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general says ill and injured veterans continue to face unacceptable delays when applying for federal assistance and benefits despite numerous government initiatives designed ...
May 31, 2022
Shouting crowd forces Surrey, B.C., council meeting to recess until Wednesday
SURREY, B.C. - Surrey City Council will make another attempt Wednesday to hold its regular weekly meeting after a shouting crowd forced an almost immediate recess of the Monday night gathering. A soci...
May 31, 2022
Justin Trudeau offers prayer for reconciliation at National Prayer Breakfast
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a prayer of peace and spoke of moving together on the difficult path of reconciliation at Tuesday’s National Prayer Breakfast. Trudeau delivered re...
May 31, 2022
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts
TORONTO - Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidi...
May 31, 2022
Latest GDP figures, announcement on overdose crisis : In The News for May 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 31 … What we are watching in C...
May 31, 2022
Canada to make ‘important announcement’ with B.C. on overdose crisis
VANCOUVER - The federal government is set to make what it’s calling an “important announcement” with the British Columbia government on the overdose crisis. Mental Health and Addicti...
May 31, 2022
Canada to make ‘important announcement’ with B.C. on overdose crisis
VANCOUVER - The federal government is set to make what it’s calling an “important announcement” with the British Columbia government on the overdose crisis. Mental Health and Addicti...
May 31, 2022