Admiral Art McDonald won't immediately return to his job leading the military, Sajjan says

Admiral Art McDonald has said he plans to return to his position as chief of the defence staff after a five-month investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct ended with no criminal charges against him — but Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said today the government has no immediate plans to put him back on the job.


Emmy Awards to be held outdoors due to COVID-19 concerns

The Emmy Awards ceremony for achievement in television was moved outdoors on Tuesday in the latest setback to live events because of rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.


3 people attacked by polar bear in Sanirajak expected to make recovery

One man has been medevaced to Ottawa and two women were taken to hospital in Iqaluit following a polar bear attack in Sanirajak, Nunavut. RCMP said the polar bear was found dead near some cabins.


O'Toole says all Canadians should get a shot as Conservative MP calls mandatory vaccination 'tyrannical'

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said today that all Canadians should get vaccinated so that the country can turn the page on COVID-19 — but at least one member of his caucus is spoiling for a fight against efforts to make vaccines mandatory for federal public servants.


7 years later, 2 engineers face discipline for actions that led to Mt. Polley mine disaster

Seven years after Canada's largest mining disaster, the two engineers who were involved have been found in breach of their professional codes of conduct.


No classroom bubbles or masks in class when Quebec students return this fall

Quebec won't require students in primary and secondary schools to wear masks once they are sitting at their desks this fall as the province seeks to create a more normal classroom setting for the coming academic year.


Ontario pastor fired after coming out as trans files lawsuit against Baptist church

An Ontario pastor who was fired from a Baptist church after coming out as transgender has filed a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal, alleging her termination was spurred by discrimination.


12-year-old girl banned from playing hockey in Sask. town over dressing room dispute

12-year-old Berkeley Trayhorne has been permanently released by the Dalmeny Minor Hockey Association after a prolonged and heated dispute over dressing room access. Volunteers on the local board said they feared a "compromising situation" among fully-dressed boys and girls in the team dressing room.


Diverse group of Albertans calls on Ottawa to directly fund school COVID-19 protection

Two dozen medical doctors, scientists, union members and university professors sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the federal government to sidestep the province and directly fund COVID-19 classroom protection.


Charges stayed against accused child sex offender after 8 years of police, Crown delays

A man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl a decade ago won't face trial because of years of delays by police and the Crown, a Manitoba judge has decided.