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'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Thursday the Liberal government is "not hiding" from the travel debacle that unfolded over the holidays.
Dish from Harry, one of their own, could fuel royal change

Dish from Harry, one of their own, could fuel royal change

LONDON (AP) — In public, they present a united front — always. But Prince Harry has a very different story to tell about the British royals and the way they operate.
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

OTTAWA — Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to treat symptoms of his stage-four colon cancer with magic mushrooms just a few years ago — and he was celebrated for it.
Workers reported missing after explosion rocks propane facility north of Montreal

Workers reported missing after explosion rocks propane facility north of Montreal

SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN, Que. — Municipal officials say as many as four workers are missing after an explosion Thursday at a propane facility in St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Que., north of Montreal.
Canada to buy $406-million surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine

Canada to buy $406-million surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada is buying a U.S. surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine nearly a year after Russia's invasion of the country began.
Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

OTTAWA — Canada should make it so air travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make claims on their own, a passenger advocate said Tuesday.
Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

OTTAWA — The federal government announced Tuesday it wasappointing a ministerial special representative who will be tasked with providing recommendations for the creation of an Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role.
Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber's vice-president and global head of public policy wants Ontario to speed up its efforts to deliver gig economy legislation and act on its pitch to boost gig worker benefits.
Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

TORONTO — Nokia is opening a new office in downtown Toronto's Harbourfront community. The company says the new location is part of its efforts to expand its presence in Canada.
Canadian Olympic sport talent identification program adds Indigenous component

Canadian Olympic sport talent identification program adds Indigenous component

Recruitment of Indigenous athletes with Olympic dreams has been added to a Canadian talent identification program for 2023. In its eighth year, Training Ground is a joint project of the Canadian Olympic Committee and sponsor RBC.
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