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MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

OTTAWA — Trix may be for kids, but a Quebec Liberal MP does not want that kind of cereal or other sugary foods marketed that way anymore.
Rapper's multimillion-dollar politics conspiracy trial opens

Rapper's multimillion-dollar politics conspiracy trial opens

WASHINGTON (AP) — A founding member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees was enmeshed in political conspiracies involving millions of dollars in foreign money under two different U.S.
Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are raising concerns after a report recommended RCMP’s Depot police training academy in Regina be phased out for a new degree-style system.
Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

Biden calls to revive bank regulations that Trump weakened

WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden called Thursday for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system, telling them that they can act under current law without additional steps
Manhattan claws back people as urban counties stem outflow

Manhattan claws back people as urban counties stem outflow

Turns out the pandemic hasn't permanently dissuaded people — especially immigrants — from seeking their fortunes amid Manhattan's bustling streets.
Liberal minister's sister-in-law appointed as interim ethics commissioner

Liberal minister's sister-in-law appointed as interim ethics commissioner

OTTAWA — The sister-in-law of a Liberal cabinet minister has been named interim ethics commissioner as her office launches a search for a permanent new conflict-of-interest watchdog.
Ex-Boston officer charged with assaulting cop in Jan. 6 riot

Ex-Boston officer charged with assaulting cop in Jan. 6 riot

BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston police officer was arrested Thursday on charges that he assaulted a police officer after storming the U.S. Capitol with the mob of President Donald Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021 .
Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul

TRURO, N.S. — A public inquiry has found widespread failures in how the Mounties responded to Canada's worst mass shooting and recommends that Ottawa rethink the RCMP's central role in Canadian policing.
Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law Thursday that requires most insurers to cover preventive services that include scre
House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme

House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme

OTTAWA — A private member's bill that would create specific carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme has passed in the House of Commons.
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