Well-known N.W.T. politician Tony Whitford dies
Tony Whitford was first elected to the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly in 1988. He served three terms as MLA and held many cabinet positions, as well as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He was appointed Commissioner of the N.W.T. in 2005.
Ottawa negotiating $500M bailout for Nova Scotia Power over Muskrat Falls delays
Ottawa is negotiating a $500-million bailout for Nova Scotia's privately owned electric utility, saying the money will be used to prevent a big spike in electricity rates.
Quebec court greenlights temporary foreign worker class action on closed permits
Quebec's Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit involving temporary foreign workers who are suing the federal government over work permits that bind them to an employer.
Swimmer dies in lake near Eganville
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they found a missing swimmer's body after several hours of searching Bonnechere Valley's Lake Clear on Sunday.
Quebec pilot project will determine if public health insurance will cover Ozempic for obesity
Quebec will conduct a pilot project to test whether the public health insurance system should cover the use of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs to treat obesity.
'Russians at War' director talks critics and backlash
A conversation with the director of the controversial documentary ‘Russians at War’, a film Canada’s deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has said ”whitewashes“ Russia’s crimes in Ukraine and had screenings suspended because of threats.
Police use DNA to identify body of man who tried to bike, canoe from Alberta to Ontario in 2016
A body found eight years ago on the shores of Lake Huron has been identified as a man who set out to peddle and paddle thousands of kilometres from Alberta to his hometown in Ontario.
MLA Mark Wasyliw removed 'effective immediately' from NDP caucus
Manitoba's NDP government has removed MLA Mark Wasyliw from its caucus after the party learned one of his business partners is acting as the criminal defence lawyer for convicted sexual predator Peter Nygard.
Ontario man reported missing found dead after being abducted in Winnipeg: police
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of an Ontario man who police said was abducted in Winnipeg last week.
Parents frustrated with lack of everyday kindergarten programs in Sask.
Everyday kindergarten programs aren't publicly funded in Saskatchewan. Parents and advocates worry for children's literacy and social skills as they enter Grade 1.
Father and sons named as victims in Lloydminster triple homicide
A father and his two grown sons have been named as the victims in a triple homicide in Lloydminster, Sask., last week.
'Crushed by a government only interested in power': Mayor blasts province on Green Line halt
In a scathing thread posted to social media, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek skewered the province over its decision to pull its portion of the funding for the Green Line LRT, calling it "political stunting."
Calgary Flames dismantle Gaudreau memorial as 13-day observance ends
Hockey sticks, jerseys and homemade signs were carefully removed from the steps of the Saddledome on Monday morning, as a 13-day observance to celebrate former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau came to an end.
Sidney Crosby signs team-friendly 2-year extension with Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby signed a two-year contract extension worth $17.4 million US that runs through the 2026-27 season on Monday.
Gwich'in Tribal Council appoints interim grand chief
The Gwich'in Tribal Council has appointed Michael Greenland as its temporary grand chief while a dispute over the results of the last election goes to the N.W.T. Supreme Court.
Province recorded much larger surplus than expected in last fiscal year
The Higgs government recorded a surplus of $500.8 million in the last fiscal year, according to newly audited financial statements — far higher than the original projection of $40.3 million.
The race is on to save Quebec's elusive, rare spring salamander
Conservation groups in Quebec are trying to save a rare, endangered salamander before it's too late. But the first step is finding the reclusive amphibian.
Toronto fines for stopping in intersections rise from $90 to $450
Drivers who clog up traffic by stopping in intersections when the lights change can now be fined $450 in Toronto, a significant bump from the previous $90 ticket.
Shooting leaves 1 dead in Detroit at popular tailgating location after Lions game, police say
A fight broke out around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Eastern Market, a destination for Detroit fans, police chief James White said.
Northern Ontario couple wins $70M in LOTTO MAX draw
Shortly after having a newborn, a couple from Iroquois Falls, Ont., are now $70 million richer after winning the big prize in the Aug. 20, LOTTO MAX draw.
Edmonton mulls restrictions on selling knives in corner stores
Council's community and public services committee will debate a series of options Monday after residents raised concerns about pocket-sized knives being stocked in some local shops.
B.C. wildfire fighters in line to get earlier pensions as province, union aim to retain crew members
The B.C. government says that wildland firefighters will have retirement benefits similar to other public safety workers, like paramedics and correctional officers.
What it’s like to search for this rare, reclusive salamander
A conservation group in Quebec is trying to save the spring salamander by counting them and learning how they live. The province says it also has a plan to help this endangered species.
Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced changes to some mortgage rules as part of an effort to make housing more affordable, a critical political issue that has hurt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government.