The federal Conservative party temporarily deleted a political attack ad parodying the Heritage Minutes, after receiving a request from the organization that produces the historical TV segments, before re-posting the video with a disclaimer.
Trudeau offers ‘Canada’s continued support’ in call with Venezuela opposition’s Guaido
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says he has spoken with the man Canada and many of its allies consider the legitimate leader of Venezuela.
AG Michael Ferguson remembered in N.B. for ‘tremendous work ethic’
Michael Ferguson grew up in New Brunswick and was the province’s auditor general for five years before his appointment as Canada’s auditor general.
Border agency breaches privacy of refugee claimant
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) lost a refugee claimant’s personal information that was on a USB key, a portable memory device. The information was encrypted, but a CBSA officer had written the password on a Post-it note wrapped around the device. The incident highlights past criticisms of CBSA’s commitment to safeguarding personal data.
SNC-Lavalin should be barred from federal contracts: Angus
The Canadian government should suspend engineering giant SNC-Lavalin from competing for future federal government contracts after two former top executives pleaded guilty to charges in recent weeks, says NDP MP Charlie Angus.
Patriots outlast Rams in defensive battle to win Super Bowl LIII
The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 to win Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta on Sunday. Patriots receiver Julian Edelman was named MVP.
‘That’s just wrong’: Air Canada backtracks on compensation after passenger gives up seat on overcrowded flight
A Toronto man is fighting back after Air Canada failed to honour a deal to compensate him with an $800 voucher for giving up his seat on an overcrowded plane. An air passenger rights advocate says broken promises are “not uncommon” in the airline industry.
Canadian celebs making a big mark with Super Bowl commercials
A clever play on his name brings Michael Bublé a Super Bowl commercial this year with Bubly, the new water brand of Pepsi. This puts Bublé in an elite orbit of Canadian stars with spots in the big game.
GM trying to ‘intimidate’ union from airing Super Bowl ad, Unifor says
The union that represents workers at General Motors’ Oshawa plant say the auto giant is trying to “strong-arm” it from airing a critical ad during this year’s Super Bowl and on social media.
Nissan pulls plans to make SUV in U.K., 2 months before Brexit
Nissan has cancelled plans to make its X-Trail SUV in the UK — a sharp blow to British Prime Minister Theresa May, who fought to have the model built in northern England as she sought to shore up confidence in the British economy after it leaves the European Union.