Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia generated $422.5 million more in revenue last fiscal year…
The Canadian Press
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Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two…
Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court says the Crown dishonourably breached the Robinson…
Supreme Court of Canada to issue decision in Robinson Treaties case this morning
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court is set to issue a decision this morning in a case…
'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November
TORONTO — Call it Taylor’s Toronto, at least for a month.
90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing
VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial…
N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his absence from this year’s…
TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver’s transportation provider TransLink is…
Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace
Norad says Canadian and American fighter jets have intercepted a group of…
Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed
Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blames a national rise in…
Bob Rae elected to lead UN international development body
OTTAWA — Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, will head the UN’s…
Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed
OTTAWA — Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blames a national…
Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace
OTTAWA — Norad says Canadian and American fighter jets have intercepted…
Loblaw, George Weston to pay $500M for bread price-fixing scheme in record antitrust settlement
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. say they have agreed to…
Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
WAYWAYSEECAPPO FIRST NATION — First Nations chiefs in Manitoba have voted to keep…
B.C. First Nation gets $147M from Ottawa for lost water rights 131 years ago
ESK’ET, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government has reached a $147-million…
Ethics commissioner flags conflict at Sustainable Development and Technology Canada
The ethics commissioner says the former chair of a foundation responsible…
House committee launches investigation into purchase of Canada's new $9M condo in NYC
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee will look into the Liberal…
Ontario considering expanding pharmacists' powers to treat more common ailments
TORONTO — Ontario is looking to expand the responsibilities of pharmacists to…
Ethics commissioner flags conflict at Sustainable Development and Technology Canada
OTTAWA — The ethics commissioner says the former chair of a foundation…
Privacy commissioner probing customers' claims they can't delete PC Optimum accounts
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada says it’s opened an…
Privacy commissioner probing customers' claims they can't delete PC Optimum accounts
GATINEAU, Que. — The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada says it’s opened…
One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water
One of the country’s newest navy ships is tied up in a U.S. port after it sprung…
One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water
OTTAWA — One of the country’s newest navy ships is tied up in a U.S. port after it…
Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches
OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government…
Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced Tuesday that its promised program to…
Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program
Court documents show federal immigration officials warned that the government…
B.C., Ottawa ink $426M deals to support care assistants, drugs for rare diseases
VANCOUVER — Ottawa is providing $426 million to support heath care in British…
Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program
Court documents show federal immigration officials warned that the government…
Trudeau hand-picking candidate in Montreal byelection riles aspiring contenders
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to hand-pick a candidate for…
Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was notably absent from this year’s…
Faster progress needed on removing interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB report
TORONTO — Doing business across provincial lines is starting to get easier but…
LCBO stores to reopen across Ontario today after strike
TORONTO — Hundreds of Ontario’s liquor stores will reopen today following…
Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders
Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top…
Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders
EDMONTON — Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly…
K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments
COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Officials with the K’omoks First Nation and the B.C. and…
Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship
Observers expect Kamala Harris to follow President Joe Biden’s roadmap on Canada‑U.S.…
Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Observers expect Kamala Harris to follow President Joe Biden’s…
Manitoba First Nation says members without health care due to nursing shortage
WINNIPEG — A First Nation in northern Manitoba says many of its residents,…
Tenants offered accommodations and support after surprise mass eviction
WINNIPEG — Some tenants of a Winnipeg apartment building who were suddenly…
LCBO has bright future, Premier Ford says as two-week-long strike comes to an end
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he believes the province’s main liquor…
U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid
WASHINGTON, D. C. — U.S. President Joe Biden is removing his name as the…
Trudeau and family head to British Columbia for vacation in unnamed location
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to British Columbia on Sunday, where he will…
Trudeau and family head to British Columbia for vacation in unnamed location
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will head to British Columbia on Sunday, where…
Three soldiers killed in car crash in New Brunswick over weekend
OROMOCTO — Three soldiers have been confirmed killed in a car crash last weekend…
Alberta Premier says ministers, staff accepting playoff hockey tickets onside
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t think her cabinet ministers and…
Government to provide $1.2 million to establish office of grocery code of conduct
WHITEHORSE, YUKON — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay says the…
City councilor Laura Palestini to run for Liberals in Montreal byelection
OTTAWA — City councillor Laura Palestini will be the Liberal candidate in the…
Sports minister Qualtrough announces new Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee
OTTAWA — Sports minister Carla Qualtrough announced Friday a group of 14…
Top court says government can be held liable for making unconstitutional laws
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says governments can be required to pay damages…
Global tech outage reaches Atlantic Canada, affects Newfoundland health-care services
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A global technology disruption spread to parts of Atlantic…
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O'Regan
Government House leader Steven MacKinnon has been sworn in as the federal…
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O'Regan
OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon has been sworn in as the federal…
Liberal House leader MacKinnon arrives for swearing-in, as Trudeau to replace O'Regan
OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon has arrived at Rideau Hall, where…
Newfoundland and Labrador government, health-care services hit by global tech outage
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador says residents…
Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister as Seamus O'Regan steps down
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to appoint a replacement for…
B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics
VANCOUVER — The leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia says as…
Canada selling one of its Manhattan apartments to cover cost of new $9M condo
Global Affairs Canada says the sale of one of its apartments in New York City is…
Canada selling one of its Manhattan apartments to cover cost of new $9M condo
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says the sale of one of its apartments in New York City…
Joly visiting China to 'pragmatically' engage amid diplomatic, interference rift
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is headed to China on Friday at the…