Skip to content

Politics

Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

OTTAWA — As confusion reigned about who was informed that notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo was being transferred to a medium-security prison, the head of Canada's federal prison system wrote to Public Safety Canada officials insisting the approp
Folk singer lends name to program giving healthy food to rural N.S. children

Folk singer lends name to program giving healthy food to rural N.S. children

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia folk singer is lending his name to a program that provides healthy food to students at rural schools in the province, saying he wants to raise awareness about an often invisible problem.
Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following the distribution of what she called "unacceptable" posters advertising upcoming protests nearToronto and Vancouver.
Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

Indigenous group protests plan to expand maple syrup industry in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — A group of First Nations in New Brunswick is accusing the provincial government of failing to consult them about a plan to expand the amount of Crown land available for maple syrup production. The Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn in Eel Ground, N.
In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked

In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked

Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks and other Independence Day events on Tuesday, celebrating the courage of the nation's 18th century patriots who fought for independence from Great Britain and what they considered an unjust governm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit.
Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals

TORONTO — Provincial Liberal legislator Adil Shamji says he is running to be leader of the Ontario Liberals.
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate to review changes to LGBTQ policy in schools

New Brunswick's child and youth advocate to review changes to LGBTQ policy in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's child and youth advocate has called for written submissions from the public as he reviews the changes made to the province's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases

PHOENIX (AP) — Twelve of Arizona’s 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases.
July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache

July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache

WASHINGTON (AP) — Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public. They’ve bailed to the beach, the mountains, the golf course, the farm, the ranch.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks