In fact, “The Rig” was something of a “Game of Thrones” and “Line of Duty” reunion. Scottish actor Martin Compston, Steve in “Line of Duty,” was the first one cast in the six-part series, which was filmed in Scotland. He was joined by “Line of Duty” alum Mark Bonnar, Rochenda Sandall, Richard Pepple and Owen Teale, the Welsh actor who also starred in “Game of Thrones” along with “Rig” cast mates Glen, Mark Addy and Emun Elliott. So I just felt at home with them.”Executive producer Derek Wax had nice things to say about Hampshire, too. “We couldn’t have been luckier getting Emily Hampshire, because she loved the scripts,” Wax said in media notes about the show.

Although the first Immigration Act was not issued until two years after Confederation, it was from 1867 onwards that the movement of people to Canada could be described as immigration and no longer just as colonization, explains Steven Schwinghamer, a researcher and historian at the Canadian Museum of Immigration. He says that “the process of colonization, which is ongoing,” continues to affect the reality of Indigenous peoples and informs the country’s migration policies. Under the various treaties that regulate the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the federal and provincial governments, they theoretically have a say, “but in reality, they don’t,” Schwinghamer says. In it, the federal authorities are called upon to provide more information to newcomers about “the diversity of Canada’s Indigenous peoples, including treaties and residential school history,” as well as to amend the citizenship oath. These calls to action were partially heeded, and also raise questions about the role that immigrants can play in the long march towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Carbon tax revenue from the industrial sector will save the industry an estimated $3.7 billion in federal carbon taxes between now and 2030, compared to federal carbon pricing, the province says. The federal carbon tax is set to increase to $65 per tonne from $50 per tonne. The increase is in addition to a four per cent rate increase that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2022, and an additional four per cent increase slated to take effect on April. The panel said SaskEnergy could maintain its commodity rate increase of 31 per cent, which took effect in August, and its eight per cent delivery rate increase for this fiscal year. "Indexation of the provincial Personal Income Tax (PIT) system preserves the real value of personal tax credits, and the income tax brackets, as well as benefits such as the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit," the news release said.

“Overwhelmed,” “honoured” and “grateful” were just some of the reactions from those who were part of the latest round of people appointed to the Order of Canada. Retired Olympian and professional soccer player Karina LeBlanc was also one of the 99 appointees. LeBlanc participated in five FIFA World Cups representing team Canada and played in two Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the summer of 2012. The appointees will be given their Order of Canada insignia from the Governor General during an investiture ceremony. Here’s reaction to some of the other Order of Canada appointees:Edward Djan is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto.

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A spell of unseasonably warm weather has seen Ottawa break longstanding temperature records for two straight days. Another record fell Thursday afternoon, as the mercury reached 6.9 C. The previous 6.2 C record for Dec. 29 had stood since 1982. Rainfall warning issued FridayThat makes flooding in the region a concern, Phillips added, as potentially record-breaking rain may combine with warm temperatures to melt the heavy snow pack. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a rainfall warning for Ottawa Friday afternoon, warning that 20 to 30 millimetres could fall by Saturday night. Prior to 1938, Environment Canada measured temperatures at a site near the Central Experimental Farm, rather than the airport.

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year’s addressOTTAWA — Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gen. Mary Simon, who serves as the monarch's representative in Canada, remembered the queen's death in her annual New Year's message. Simon, the country's first Indigenous governor general, encouraged Canadians to do the same and to reach out to their friends and neighbours. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 30, 2022. The Canadian Press

Looks like it was a sudden stop for two-year-old Gheorghe of Island Harbour on Fogo Island. (Submitted by Amanda Stephen - image credit)Submitted by Amanda StephenThe sun is setting on 2022, so we're looking back at some of our favourite photos from you. We received thousands of photo submissions over the course of the past year. We love seeing all of your submissions, and we know you love seeing them too. So when it comes to picking the selections for our end of the year gallery, what goes into it?

LONGVIEW (CelebrityAccess) – Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the song “Four Strong Winds,” as half of the Ian & Sylvia duo died Thursday (December 29) at his ranch due to ongoing health issues. Ian & Sylvia, with his first wife, Sylvia Tyson, was a big part of the folk movement in Toronto. Canadian country singer/songwriter Corb Lund grew up listening to Tyson and has even graced the stage with the legend. They struck up a relationship onstage and off, which led to the “Four Strong Winds” released in 1964. Unfortunately, due to a heart attack, doctors recommended open heart surgery in 2015, permanently damaging his voice.

Pierre Poilievre doesn’t like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind themOTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he doesn't like the expletive-laden flags some Canadians are using to denounce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but that he understands the anger fuelling such displays. "I don't like the flags, and I don't like rage," Poilievre said during an end-of-year news conference in Ottawa on Friday. The comments follow a blog post by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, who said one of his hopes for 2023 "is to see fewer profanity-laden Trudeau flags across Canada." The anti-Trudeau flags have become particularly linked to the "Freedom Convoy" protests, whose members Poilievre courted during his successful run for the Conservative leadership earlier this year. Asked about O'Toole's blog post and the flags, Poilievre said it's easy for politicians to tell people to stop complaining.

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot says late country-folk singer Ian Tyson was a friend, mentor and one of the reasons he found early success in the music business. "He was like the older brother I never had," Lightfoot said by phone from his home on Friday. TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot says late country-folk singer Ian Tyson was a friend, mentor and one of the reasons he found early success in the music business. "He was like the older brother I never had," Lightfoot said by phone from his home on Friday. They would become close friends, however, with Tyson helping Lightfoot sign to the same management and recording Lightfoot's song "Early Morning Rain" as part of Ian & Sylvia.

Week 17 NFL Injury Report: Updates On Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson & More! , Baltimore Ravens (Knee) OUTJackson will miss another week due to a knee injury. , New York Jets (Ribs) INWhite has been cleared to return this week after missing two weeks with a rib injury. , New England Patriots (Knee)The rookie is dealing with a knee injury and his status for Sunday is unclear. , Seattle Seahawks (Knee) IRThe Seahawks have placed Dissly on IR with a knee injury.

Competition tribunal paves way for Rogers-Shaw – CBC.ca mergerThe Competition Tribunal has rejected a request from the Canadian competition watchdog to block Rogers Communications’ proposed $26 billion purchase of Shaw Communications. In a summary of its decision released Thursday, the tribunal says the merger of the two telecommunications companies will not lead to materially higher prices. We are carefully considering our next steps.”The Competition Tribunal held hearings for four weeks earlier this year to discuss concerns about the proposed deal. During the hearing, the Competition Bureau argued that the merger would reduce competition in the telecom market, lead to higher prices and lead to poor service. Source linkThe post Competition Tribunal paves way for Rogers-Shaw – CBC.ca merger first appeared on Canada News Media.

Legendary Vancouver rock music critic Tom Harrison, who has written about pop and rock music for over four decades, has died. A critic ahead of his timeDavid Hawkes, music producer, promoter, radio DJ and a close friend of Harrison, says Tom was ahead of his time. 'Walking treasure trove of Canadian music history'Long-time friend Stuart Derydeyn says Harrison was a "walking treasure trove of Canadian music history as well as international music history." Keithley says he will miss reading the works of Harrison, who was open-minded to rock music when the industry wasn't. "Long live Tom Harrison."

As the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Nov. 19, it was a tweet from Nov. 20 the year before which resurfaced. In Portuguese, it begins “Pelé vinha do futuro…” Pelé came from the future. Qatar’s World Cup of blood and oil and naked greed and corruption marked a nadir off the field for FIFA. In the glorious culmination of Messi’s quest to win that one precious World Cup, never mind three, the world found the Argentine maestro’s joy and with it the No. Yet there is a truth in this final three words from Neymar … because in his innocence and joy, at least, Pelé will be forever.