While noting that "looting is not liberation, and destruction is not progress," Bush said the "tragedy" of Floyd's death "raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society?"
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11 arrested, dozens of businesses damaged after Montreal anti-racism rally
MONTREAL — Quebec authorities spoke out Monday about the need to fight racism while condemning the looting and vandalism that followed a Montreal demonstration demanding justice for a black man who died following police intervention in Minnesota. Eleven people were arrested after tensions flared between pockets of protesters and police on Sunday night following a demonstration to denounce racism and police impunity in both Canada and the United...
Global coronavirus cases exceed 6M mark
The total number of global confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases surpassed 6 million; fatalities of 372,035; while the number of recoveries topped 2.53 million.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador announced on May 29 that “bubbles” that had been limited to two households could invite six additional people into their circle. Small gatherings for funerals,...
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Philippines to teach space tech to other nations
MANILA – Japanese and British people have taught Filipino engineers about space technology. Now Filipinos will share their learnings with...
Malacañang congratulates president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., VP-elect Sara Duterte
In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said “today’s proclamation ceremony by Congress marks another historic milestone in our political life as a nation...that we are, indeed, a showcase and beacon of democracy in this part of the world.”
Jason Kenney to remain Alberta premier until new UCP leader chosen by party
Kenney announced his departure Wednesday night after receiving 51 per cent support in a mail-in ballot of party members. The total was enough for him to technically stay in the job, but Kenney said it was not enough to maintain confidence and quell disharmony in the ranks.
Canada’s first two monkeypox cases confirmed in Quebec, others under investigation
The Public Health Agency of Canada says two cases of monkeypox in Quebec are the first confirmed cases in the...
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour but calls for reconciliation continue
A whirlwind visit by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has ended but the calls for meaningful reconciliation with...
Canada banning China’s Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks
The Liberal government is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE from Canada’s long-awaited blueprint for next-generation mobile networks. “Telecommunication...
‘Learning moment:’ Embarrassing loss to Flames was catalyst for Oilers’ playoff push
It was not the Edmonton Oilers’ finest hour, but a big loss to their Battle of Alberta archrivals might have been instrumental...
Inflation sets fresh three-decade high at 6.8% in April with little sign of cooling
Consumer price index for April rose 6.8 percent compared with a year ago, up from a gain of 6.7 per cent for March--the highest since January 1991, when the annual rate was 6.9 percent.