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'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the privacy of their own homes.
Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

Could Canadians lose access to Pornhub? Depends on what happens with a Senate bill

OTTAWA — The owners of Pornhub say blocking access to Canadians is among options they're considering as they try to persuade parliamentarians to reject an approach for age verification outlined in a controversial Senate bill.
Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed

OTTAWA — Almost 30 years ago, Gail Bocknek turned on the evening news and watched dumbfounded as a man who had worked for her family for decades was identified as a Nazi war criminal.
Ontario legislature resuming with Bill 124 repeal, politically charged omnibus bill

Ontario legislature resuming with Bill 124 repeal, politically charged omnibus bill

TORONTO — Ontario's legislature will resume sitting this week with a flurry of activity, from repealing an unconstitutional wage restraint law to enacting a reversal of a decision to dissolve Peel Region and introducing politically charged omnibus le
‘No austerity,’ despite bigger deficit due to spending on Quebec teachers: Legault

‘No austerity,’ despite bigger deficit due to spending on Quebec teachers: Legault

MONTREAL — Premier François Legault said Sunday the ramp-up in spending on education pledged by his government will go a long way to supporting Quebec's teachers and students — and prompt a bigger budget deficit.
Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Sen.
GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of people in one of South Carolina’s most conservative counties roared when Donald Trump promised to cut federal funding on “Day 1” for schools pushing what he called “transgender insanity” onto children.
Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough

Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Ottawa late to respond to Emergencies Act commission findings

Ottawa late to respond to Emergencies Act commission findings

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has missed a deadline to respond to the findings and recommendations of Justice Paul Rouleau, who headed a federal inquiry into the government's first and only use of the Emergencies Act in 2022.
Canada holds 'workshops' for Indian officials on rule of law amid Trudeau, Modi spat

Canada holds 'workshops' for Indian officials on rule of law amid Trudeau, Modi spat

OTTAWA — As experts urge Canada to ease the strain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of helping kill a Canadian, Ottawa is turning to the world of slideshows and flow charts.
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