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Liberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

OTTAWA - Liberal and NDP MPs are lamenting the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the Status of Women, saying they hope the… Read moreLiberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat … Read more'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

Police to search Saskatoon landfill for woman missing since 2020

SASKATOON - Police are planning to search a Saskatoon landfill for a woman who has been missing for almost four years. Read morePolice to search Saskatoon landfill for woman missing since 2020

'City within a city': Montreal announces plan for 40,000-person neighbourhood

MONTREAL - After several false starts, the City of Montreal announced on Friday a new vision to redevelop a former horse racing track into a neighbourhood for up … Read more'City within a city': Montreal announces plan for 40,000-person neighbourhood

Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

EDMONTON - Alberta has done little to advance its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions a year after introducing it, an analysis suggests. Read moreReport suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

Canada urges halt to escalating violence as Israel suspected of airstrike on Iran

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again called for the de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East Friday, following an airstrike in Iran widely suspected o… Read moreCanada urges halt to escalating violence as Israel suspected of airstrike on Iran

Disability expert resigns from federal advisory group over benefit program

OTTAWA - One of Canada's leading disability scholars is quitting a federal advisory board, saying the government failed to properly fund the disability benefit. Read moreDisability expert resigns from federal advisory group over benefit program

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N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s environment minister quit on Friday, citing political differences with the Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Blaine Higgs. Read moreN.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia minister

HALIFAX - Several Nova Scotia organizations that assist women spoke out Friday against comments on domestic violence made by the province’s justice minister, and one c… Read moreAdvocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia minister

Nova Scotia premier says agreement reached with teachers union, strike averted

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said Thursday an agreement in principle has been reached on a new contract for public school teachers. Read moreNova Scotia premier says agreement reached with teachers union, strike averted

Nova Scotia justice minister says domestic violence not at 'epidemic' level

HALIFAX - As Nova Scotia marked the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting that claimed 22 lives, the province's justice minister was forced to apologize for saying t… Read moreNova Scotia justice minister says domestic violence not at 'epidemic' level

Inmate who briefly escaped from New Brunswick prison was violent career criminal

HALIFAX - The inmate who briefly escaped from a New Brunswick prison on the weekend was Jermaine Carvery, a career criminal known for terrorizing robbery victims and a… Read moreInmate who briefly escaped from New Brunswick prison was violent career criminal

Ottawa plans to sell off historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing

HALIFAX - The federal government is planning to sell off the historic, century-old armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for new housing, but the town's mayor says tha… Read moreOttawa plans to sell off historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing

Trudeau, Singh attack Tories' over anti-union record

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh separately addressed a room full of union leaders, attacking the Conservatives and depicting themselves as champions of the working class. Trudeau says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s populist reach out to workers won’t change his record, while Singh accuses Poilievre of lying to blue-collar Canadians. (April 18, 2024)

Trudeau says budget 2024 is about fairness for young people

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduces the latest federal budget

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Liberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

OTTAWA - Liberal and NDP MPs are lamenting the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the Status of Women, saying they hope the chan…

'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat throw…

Police to search Saskatoon landfill for woman missing since 2020

SASKATOON - Police are planning to search a Saskatoon landfill for a woman who has been missing for almost four years.

'City within a city': Montreal announces plan for 40,000-person neighbourhood

MONTREAL - After several false starts, the City of Montreal announced on Friday a new vision to redevelop a former horse racing track into a neighbourhood for up to 40…

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First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year

ANAHIM LAKE, B.C. - A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada. Read moreFirst Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year

Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

CALGARY - More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summ… Read moreMajor water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

TC Energy reduces pressure on pipeline segment as rupture investigation continues

CALGARY - TC Energy Corp. says it has reduced the pressure on a segment of its NGTL pipeline system in Alberta while an investigation continues into the cause of a rup… Read moreTC Energy reduces pressure on pipeline segment as rupture investigation continues

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian sup… Read moreUkraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

TORONTO - The Toronto Zoo says Jita the "friendly and determined" two-year-old snow leopard is pregnant. Read moreToronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

Toronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

TORONTO - The consumption of alcohol will be allowed in at least one park in every Toronto ward this summer despite the objections of some city councillors. Read moreToronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

Sports

WNBA exhibition in Edmonton rescheduled to accommodate possible Oilers playoff game

EDMONTON - The WNBA exhibition scheduled for next month at Edmonton's Rogers Place has been rescheduled to accommodate a potential Game 7 in the Oilers' first-round NH…

Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizers.

Winning culture, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

CALGARY - Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames said as they hea…

Maple Leafs, Bruins set to renew playoff hostilities: 'Here we go again'

BOSTON - Auston Matthews has closed the book on his staggering regular season.

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Canada urges Israel, Iran to avoid escalation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again called for the de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, following an airstrike in Iran widely suspected of being a retaliatory…

Trudeau, Singh attack Tories' over anti-union record

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh separately addressed a room full of union leaders, attacking the Conservatives and depicting themselves as c…

Alberta announces plan to protect consumers against power price spikes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party government will rename the default electricity rate the Rate of Last Resort so consumers can better u…

Getting the lowest rate in a high rate world

Mortgage shopping isn’t getting much easier as highly anticipated interest rate cuts keep getting pushed back. It’s all the more important to do research and negotiate…

World

Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer pleaded guilty Friday to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors have said was on … Read moreEx-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy

Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' Democratic governor on Friday vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college divers… Read moreKansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs

Former resident of New Hampshire youth center describes difficult aftermath of abuse

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A man who says he was beaten and raped as a teen at New Hampshire's youth detention center testified Friday that he both tried to take his own l… Read moreFormer resident of New Hampshire youth center describes difficult aftermath of abuse

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — The final jurors were seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and an appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the c… Read moreFinal jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in… Read more4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

The Latest | Opening statements in Trump hush money trial set for Monday after latest appeal fails

NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements in Donald Trump's hush money case are set to begin next week after a jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday. The sea… Read moreThe Latest | Opening statements in Trump hush money trial set for Monday after latest appeal fails

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phish opened its four-night stay at the Sphere Thursday with a four-hour show that used the advanced technology in the $2.3 billion arena to deliver a… Read moreHere’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different

TikTok testing Instagram-rival app TikTok Notes in Canada

TORONTO - TikTok is testing an app that rivals Instagram in Canada. Read moreTikTok testing Instagram-rival app TikTok Notes in Canada

The Body Shop Canada explores sale as demand outpaces inventory: court filing

TORONTO - The Body Shop Canada is exploring a sale as it struggles to get its hands on enough inventory to keep up with "robust" sales the retailer landed after announ… Read moreThe Body Shop Canada explores sale as demand outpaces inventory: court filing

Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'

OTTAWA - Liberal and NDP MPs are lamenting the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the Status of Women, saying they hope the chan… Read moreLiberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

'City within a city': Montreal announces plan for 40,000-person neighbourhood

MONTREAL - After several false starts, the City of Montreal announced on Friday a new vision to redevelop a former horse racing track into a neighbourhood for up to 40… Read more'City within a city': Montreal announces plan for 40,000-person neighbourhood

The House has renewed its push on legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalati… Read moreBill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?

Environment

'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat throw… Read more'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

Senators reject field trip to African Lion Safari amid elephant bill study

OTTAWA - A proposed road trip for senators to visit the elephants at the African Lion Safari near Hamilton was rejected Thursday as some members of the Senate legal af… Read moreSenators reject field trip to African Lion Safari amid elephant bill study

A convicted rapist was charged with murder and attempted sexual assault Friday in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in O… Read moreA convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse

Planned update to sperm-donor questions still unfair to gay, bisexual men: lawyer

A lawyer says planned revisions to a nearly 30-year-old policy on who can donate to sperm banks will continue to impose unnecessary screening questions on gay and bise… Read morePlanned update to sperm-donor questions still unfair to gay, bisexual men: lawyer

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