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Critical health violations found in kitchen used by daycares after E. coli outbreak

Critical health violations found in kitchen used by daycares after E. coli outbreak

CALGARY — Inspectors found three critical violations, including improper sanitation and live cockroaches, at a central kitchen serving Calgary daycares affected by an E. coli outbreak, said a report released Tuesday. The violations stem from a Sept.
Bill prompts call for Quebec to recognize systemic racism in health system

Bill prompts call for Quebec to recognize systemic racism in health system

Quebec's College of Physicians says the government is taking a "paternalistic and colonialist" approach with new legislation aimed at improving the treatment of Indigenous people in the health network.
Tamara Lich told supporters to 'hold the line' over Emergencies Act, court hears

Tamara Lich told supporters to 'hold the line' over Emergencies Act, court hears

OTTAWA — Tamara Lich promised that "Freedom Convoy" demonstrators in downtown Ottawa would remain "peaceful but planted" as reports emerged that Prime Minister Minister Justin Trudeau was ready to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protest, a cour
Liberal MPs meet to prep for fall sitting, as Trudeau stares down slumping polls

Liberal MPs meet to prep for fall sitting, as Trudeau stares down slumping polls

LONDON, Ont. — Liberal MPs are gathering in London, Ont., this week to plan theirstrategy as the party grapples with rising discontentment over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of the economy and the growing housing crisis.
Environment minister must unblock Rebel News founder Levant on X under court order

Environment minister must unblock Rebel News founder Levant on X under court order

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault must unblock Rebel News founder Ezra Levant on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, under the terms of a court order.
What's at stake for the Assembly of First Nations in the upcoming election?

What's at stake for the Assembly of First Nations in the upcoming election?

OTTAWA — The next leader of the Assembly of First Nations will be tasked with unifying hundreds of chiefs at a time when reconciliation appears to be less of a priority in Canada, said an Indigenous policy expert.
Aided by population growth, N.S. records $116M surplus for fiscal 2022-23

Aided by population growth, N.S. records $116M surplus for fiscal 2022-23

HALIFAX — A half-billion-dollar deficit forecast in last year’s Nova Scotia budget turned into a $115.7-million surplus, as the province closed the books on the previous fiscal year that ended March 31. The surplus figure is $621.
B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.
Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canada's senior public health officials are urging Canadians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall after the first shot targeting the latest variants was authorized for use on Tuesday.
What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden , yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what's shaping up as an election-year clash be
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