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Residential schools deal unveiled in Newfoundland and Labrador: ‘It’s over’
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Former residential school student Toby Obed stood Tuesday in front of…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, May 10: ___ SICKNESS AMONG FORT MCMURRAY EVACUEES:…
Five questions answered: the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA – Canada is now a full supporter of the UN Declaration on the Rights…
B.C. parents get 12 months probation for spanking teenage daughter
SALMON ARM, B.C. – A British Columbia couple found guilty of assault with a weapon…
Volunteers provide critter care for Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. – A petite woman strains to keep hold of the leash…
Seven stories in the news today, May 11
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— GHOMESHI BACK IN COURT…
Ontario goalie charged after on-ice hit deemed not ‘part of the game’
FORT ERIE, Ont. – A southern Ontario hockey player has been charged after police say…
Wheelchair burlesque to strip down stigma, sex up disability
VANCOUVER – Talking about sex can be awkward for anyone, but some people with disabilities…
B.C. tightens real estate rules to protect sellers from contract flipping
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s government moved Tuesday to protect property owners from predatory conduct in…
Contentious French comic Dieudonne arrives in Canada, hints he has to leave
MONTREAL – A French comic charged multiple times in Europe with hate-speech violations landed in…
Halifax council narrowly rejects review of commemorations of Edward Cornwallis
Halifax city council has narrowly decided not to discuss a public review of commemorations of…
Pastor tells Toronto murder trial of church conversation with accused killer
TORONTO – It was during a teary conversation with her pastor that a woman who…
Trudeau government finally moves to create committee on electoral reform
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is finally getting around to creating a long-awaited special parliamentary…
Passengers recount ‘disappointment’ aboard cruise ship hit by virus
HALIFAX – Dozens of passengers wandered off a British cruise ship in Halifax on Wednesday,…
Liberals look to force car makers to recall vehicles, and fine those that don’t
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are moving to crack down on car companies and manufacturers…
Saskatchewan patients can see family more as health facilities open doors 24-7
REGINA – Saskatchewan hospitals and other health-care facilities are opening their doors 24 hours a…
A primer on key issues electoral reform committee will grapple with
OTTAWA – The federal government has moved to create a special parliamentary committee to study…
Halifax debate over Cornwallis ‘inevitable,’ councillor says after rejection
Halifax’s first Mi’kmaq poet laureate says she is disappointed — but unsurprised — city council…
Canadians rate U.S. relations as poor as ties with Russia, worse than links to China
OTTAWA — Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with…
Seven stories in the news today, May 12
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— PROGRESS MADE IN RESTORING…
Fort McMurray ‘very good to our industry:’ Strip club offers dances to evacuees
EDMONTON – Fire evacuees from Fort McMurray have been offered meals, clothing, places to stay…
Bob Geldof says Trudeau ‘unambitious’ on aid targets; says Canada can do more
MONTREAL – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has no excuse for failing to live up to…
Former PM Paul Martin’s portrait the 21st to hang beside Confederation Hall
OTTAWA – For years, Paul Martin was a fixture in the halls of Parliament, as…
Senators told they’re last hope for suffering Canadians who aren’t near death
OTTAWA – Senators heard an emotional appeal Wednesday to reject the federal government’s restrictive approach…