Ottawa investing $10M in new Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The $65-million, 85,000-square-foot museum will house hundreds of watercraft and thousands of small artifacts. Continue reading
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OPP search for federal offender in Hamilton
The OPP say Jimmy Nguyen is wanted for breaching the conditions of his release and is known to frequent Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton. Continue reading
Government addresses Toronto residents as part of Community Safety Summit
Members of federal, provincial and municipal government came together on Sunday to answer questions from Toronto residents as part of the Community Safety Summit. Continue reading
Ottawa reaffirms role of Halifax Shipyard in National Shipbuilding Strategy after company ‘concerned’ over remarks
Irving said the comments signalled a possible redirection of shipbuilding work out of Atlantic Canada and sought public assurances from the federal government that wasn’t the case. Continue reading
Federal Minister Jean-Yves Duclos addresses Quebecers on Canada’s improved homelessness strategy
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The Federal and Quebec governments are renegotiating once again their Homelessness Partnering Strategy in order to implement Canada’s new “Reaching Home” plan to fight homelessness. Continue reading
Winnipeg city councillor to make run for a seat in Ottawa
Winnipeg city councillor Marty Morantz will seek the Conservative nomination for the 2019 federal election. Continue reading
Federal committee in Halifax to kick off cross-country hearings examining human trafficking
It is the first cross-country stop for the 12 members of the Commons committee, who also plan on holding hearings in Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver. Continue reading
Deportation hearing for former child refugee deferred until later this month
A spokeswoman for the Immigration and Refugee Board said the decision maker, Mary Heyes, reserved her ruling until March 21. Continue reading
City staff moving forward with next steps to build Kingston’s $180-million bridge
Kingston city staff say request for proposals to build and design the $180-million third bridge should be issued in the next several weeks. Continue reading
Federal court turns down Abdoul Abdi’s bid to pause deportation hearing
Benjamin Perryman, Abdi’s lawyer, revealed the decision on Friday. Continue reading