The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta United Conservative leader Jason Kenney is standing by his personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he called empty and clueless. Kenney says, from his experience, Trudeau struggles with nuanced political issues, particularly the contentious debate around the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. […]
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The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–A Winnipeg man is expected to find out today if he will be found guilty of sending letter bombs to his former wife and two lawyers. Judge Tracey Lord was to hand down a verdict on charges against Guido Amsel that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber Federal wildfire researchers say most regions in Canada could be facing a long, hot, fiery summer. Wildfire starts and the amount of land burned were below average for the first few weeks of the season, but dry weather is turning things around, said Richard Carr, a […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to ban hunting with spotlights at night but some indigenous groups say that infringes on their constitutional rights. The proposed legislation would ban night hunting in southern Manitoba, except for indigenous people who are granted a permit. They only will be […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–The federal prison service plans to introduce needle exchange programs in a bid to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases among inmates. The move, which comes after years of pressure from prisoners and health advocates, quickly was denounced by the union representing prison guards. The Correctional […]
The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que.–Brewers in Quebec’s Charlevoix region have put the world inside a pint glass by creating a special beer fit for a head of state. As a nod to the 44th-annual G7 summit taking place June 8-9 in Charlevoix, the Microbrasserie Charlevoix brewery–renowned across the province–blended […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and ‚Äî surprisingly ‚Äî their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday. Experts said several factors may be combining to […]
The Canadian Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.–The Progressive Conservatives would cancel some business support programs if they form government next month but keep others, Doug Ford’s campaign said yesterday. The Tory leader was in Niagara Falls, Ont. to talk about his plan to attract and retain business in Ontario, including lowering […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a couple who used homemade remedies instead of seeking medical attention for their son who died of bacterial meningitis. David Stephan and his wife, Collet, were found guilty in 2016 of failing to provide the necessaries […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out artery-clogging trans fats from the global food supply in the next five years. The United Nations agency has in the past pushed to exterminate infectious diseases, but now […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Facing criticism for suggesting Ontario has to “take care of our own” before pushing for immigrants to move to Northern Ontario, Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford repeatedly refused to explain his comments, instead saying he is supportive of new Canadians and immigration. At a news conference on […]
The Canadian Press PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.–Police, firefighters, and other searchers combed riverbanks in northern Saskatchewan over the weekend as the hunt continued for a four-year-old boy who went missing last week. Sgt. Berry Wauters, with the Prince Albert Police Service, said the search for Sweetgrass Kennedy continues to focus on […]
