Politics

Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned.

Feb 27, 2025 12:39 PM Read more >

The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House on Thursday to try to convince U.S.

Feb 27, 2025 12:36 PM Read more >

Republican Heather Hill, Appalachian entrepreneur, is inspired by tragedies to run for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Thoughts of her two foster children shot and killed by police still wake Heather Hill from her sleep once or twice a week.

Feb 27, 2025 12:31 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.

Feb 27, 2025 12:22 PM Read more >

Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia.

Feb 27, 2025 11:42 AM Read more >

Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games.

Feb 27, 2025 10:33 AM Read more >

Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed

MONTREAL — Alison Steel was a young child when her mother was sent to Dr.

Feb 27, 2025 10:16 AM Read more >

Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary

A Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Labor , one of the agencies named in lawsuits over moves by Elon Musk's cost-cutting team to access federal data systems.

Feb 27, 2025 9:31 AM Read more >

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.

Feb 27, 2025 9:24 AM Read more >

Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear constitutional challenges of the no-fly regime from two men who were prevented from boarding flights in Vancouver.

Feb 27, 2025 8:51 AM Read more >