CSIS saw ‘low-level’ Chinese meddling in 2019 election, inquiry hears
The inquiry has already heard that China and other state actors attempted to interfere, but there has been little evidence so far to indicate whether they were successful.
Canada
Apr 10
Manitoba PCs to choose new leader in April 2025
Party members will select a new leader on April 26, 2025 — a year-and-a-half after Heather Stefanson announced her plans to step down following the PCs' election defeat.
Canada
Apr 16
Trudeau briefed on alleged interference in Dong’s riding before 2019 election: document
The document was submitted at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference Monday evening.
Canada
Apr 8
CSIS intel suggests China attempted to funnel $250K, possibly for election interference
The document was shown Thursday at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference, which is examining attempts to meddle in democracy during the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Politics
Apr 4
Élections Québec nixes plan to test online voting in 2025
The agency wanted to allow about 300,000 eligible voters in 21 municipalities to vote online during 2025 municipal elections in Quebec.
Canada
Apr 11
B.C.’s Harbour Air aims to buy 50 electric engines to convert seaplane fleet
The company made history with the 2019 test flight of the world's first fully electric commercial aircraft and has conducted 78 subsequent test flights.
Economy
Apr 23
Trudeau says there wasn’t ‘sufficient’ intelligence to remove Dong in 2019
The prime minister told the inquiry one of his longest-serving staffers alerted him on Sept. 30, 2019, in the middle of an election campaign, about the spy agency’s “concerns.”
Canada
Apr 10
Volkswagen Canada announces airbag fix for recalled Atlas SUVs after almost one year wait
In April 2023, more than 161,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada were recalled for select model year 2018 to 2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles.
Consumer
Mar 28
Foreign interference inquiry will hear more witnesses this month
The commission on foreign interference says the hearings will focus on the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, including the periods 'immediately' preceding and following both votes.
Canada
Mar 11
Poilievre’s Youth: Meet the young voters supporting the Conservatives
The Conservatives are polling unusually strong with young Canadians. Supporters say it’s because he’s mirroring their frustration with the status quo.
Politics
Apr 9
Group of Calgary councillors pushes for plebiscite on city-wide zoning in 2025
Calgarians will speak on city-wide zoning reform at a public hearing on April 22, but six councillors prefer the debate to be on the ballot in the 2025 municipal election.
Canada
Mar 7
B.C. environment minister George Heyman won’t run in fall vote
George Heyman says that serving the people of his Vancouver-Fairview riding since 2013 has been a great honour, but he won't seek re-election in October.
Politics
Mar 4
All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
Canada
Apr 16
Moose forward Lambert named to AHL all-rookie team
Brad Lambert, 20, is in his first full campaign with the Moose, and is tied for the team scoring lead with 52 points in 62 games.
Sports
Apr 17
Winnipeg icon Andrew Harris to sign 1-day contract this weekend to retire as a Bomber
Andrew Harris, one of the most-decorated running backs in Bomber — and CFL — history, will be signing a one-day contract Saturday at The Met in downtown Winnipeg.
Sports
Apr 24
A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre
Though the Conservatives have sometimes struggled to build support in cultural communities, Pierre Poilievre has led an effort to diversify his team's gender and ethnic mix.
Canada
Mar 8
Trump hush money trial: What lawyers argued in opening statements
A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to reach trial.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Election interference worse than government admits, rights coalition says
Diaspora groups challenge Ottawa's insistence foreign meddling did not impact elections.
Canada
Apr 18
Conservatives ask interference inquiry judge to rule elections were flawed
In its most definitive statement yet, the Conservative Party says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored warnings of Chinese foreign interference for partisan gains.
Politics
Apr 19
Trump trial seats 12 jurors after dismissing 1 over media reports on her ID
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, and the court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors.
U.S. News
Apr 18