Harper’s “free trade” legacy one of special privileges for foreign-owned companies TORONTO, ON – OPINION – What do the European Parliament and the U.S. Congress have in common? They both have done more to protect Canada’s sovereignty than our...
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg are taking a first step in a long-term commitment to support and encourage walking and cycling in Winnipeg. “This project aims to improve the quality of life for all Winnipeggers,” said Kevin Nixon,...
THUNDER BAY – ENVIRONMENT – Earlier this month Justin Trudeau clearly indicated that he will take a “medicare approach” to tackling climate change and let the provinces lead. As well, the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change released Ontario’s...
OTTAWA – “The creation of our national flag 50 years ago was a defining moment for Canada. Today, our flag is recognized internationally as a symbol of unity, peace and freedom and is source of pride for all Canadians. As...
VIA Rail Impacted Between Toronto and Winnipeg TORONTO – UPDATED – Rail traffic between Toronto and Winnipeg is being impacted by a train derailment 180 km north of Sudbury. VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) wishes to inform its passengers that,...
THUNDER BAY – Today is Canada’s flag’s 50th birthday. Long from having a ‘mid-life’ crisis, Canada’s Maple Leaf is proudly waving across Canada. People are being asked to “Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada by...
QUEEN’S PARK – Premier Kathleen Wynne issued this statement today following the tragic events that took place in Ottawa: “The appalling acts of violence that occurred today at our National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill have shocked our...
Mission Against Islamic State WASHINGTON – As Canada sends six fighter jets and support crews and planes to the Middle East, the United States is thanking Canada for joining the fight against the Islamic State. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel...
Twice in mid-September, Canadian and American fighter jets scrambled as a total of six Russian bombers flew near the North Pole, piercing in the process the jointly administered Canadian and American “air defense identification zone,” which rings North America...
OTTAWA – Speaking in the House of Commons on the decision by the Government of Canada to join the international coalition fighting ISIL in Syria and Iraq. Members of the Canadian House of Commons voted 157 to 134 on...
Military Needs for Canada OTTAWA – PERSPECTIVE – Not so long ago Ottawa was being made fun of by those who claimed that attempts to renew our military equipment, including frigates, helicopters and fighter planes, were just an exercise...
THUNDER BAY – NEWS – Thunder Bay Chief of Police J.P. Levesque attended the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Conference this week. A number of important issues were discussed by police leaders including the issue of murdered and...
