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N.W.T. replaces Alberta curriculum for junior kindergarten to Grade 12 with B.C.'s

N.W.T. replaces Alberta curriculum for junior kindergarten to Grade 12 with B.C.'s

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says it will no longer teach Alberta's curriculum in its schools. The territory says it has signed an agreement with British Columbia to teach its junior kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum instead. N.W.T.
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EV rebate program topped up with $73 million in fall economic update

EV rebate program topped up with $73 million in fall economic update

OTTAWA — Transport Canada is topping up its electric vehicle rebate program so there is enough money to cover demand until the program gets retooled in the spring.
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Canada aims to plant up to 320 million trees a year to meet two billion target

Canada aims to plant up to 320 million trees a year to meet two billion target

OTTAWA — The government is planning to plant up to 320 million trees a year to meet the prime minister’s target to put an extra two billion trees in the ground by 2030.
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After Brampton, Toronto council adopts motion to help fight Quebec's Bill 21 in court

After Brampton, Toronto council adopts motion to help fight Quebec's Bill 21 in court

Toronto city council unanimously passed a motion Thursday to provide a financial contribution in support of the legal fight against Quebec's law restricting religious symbols.
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Military aims for victory over misconduct with 'irreversible' changes in five years

Military aims for victory over misconduct with 'irreversible' changes in five years

OTTAWA — The senior officer tasked with changing the Canadian military's culture says while she and her team are already working on initiatives to tackle sexual misconduct and hate in the ranks, victory will look like "irreversible positive changes"
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Watchdog opens investigation after man fatally shot by Montreal police

Watchdog opens investigation after man fatally shot by Montreal police

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a man was killed by Montreal police today in the city's Lachine borough. The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, also known as the BEI, says the man died after police shot him just after 1 p.
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Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military's 23 Cyclone helicopters

Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military's 23 Cyclone helicopters

HALIFAX — Cracks have been detected in the tails of all but two of the Canadian military's 23 Cyclone helicopters, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed Thursday, adding two more aircraft to the previous list.
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Some highlights from PM Trudeau's mandate letters to cabinet ministers

Some highlights from PM Trudeau's mandate letters to cabinet ministers

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers got their official marching orders Thursday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For the most part, the mandate letters prioritize the promises the Liberal leader made during this summer's election campaign.
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Despite busy year driven by COVID, taxpayers' watchdog looks to become better known

Despite busy year driven by COVID, taxpayers' watchdog looks to become better known

OTTAWA — The federal official charged with investigating taxpayers' complaints says he wants to become better known so he can more quickly identify systemic issues within the Canada Revenue Agency.
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Travellers nervous as Omicron cases surge, but pushing ahead with plans

Travellers nervous as Omicron cases surge, but pushing ahead with plans

TORONTO — Some travellers heading out of Canada on Thursday said they're worried about surging COVID-19 cases, but are forging ahead with their plans despite the federal government warning against non-essential international travel.
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