Bernier touts himself as the only politician to want truly free trade with U.S.

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Maxime Bernier says he’s the only politician in Ottawa who supports truly free trade with the U.S., and while it’s not his...

Climate change can be deadly if you live alone

Cities around the globe felt record-breaking, red-hot temperatures this July: In the United States, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Algeria, Georgia, Armenia, Russia, Oman and China, the thermostat...

Mixing science and art to make the truth more interesting than lies

Science communication can be a tough game. There is so much noise — and misinformation — circulating in popular culture that it can be difficult to...

Restaurant owner jailed 90 days, fined for failing to pay staff as ordered

TORONTO — The owner of a now defunct Toronto-area restaurant chain has been jailed for 90 days for failing to comply with a government order to...

Halifax aggravated sexual assault case put over as defence awaits DNA

HALIFAX — The case of a known sex offender charged with aggravated sexual assault and choking after a woman said she was attacked in a Halifax...

Raif Badawi’s sister arrested in Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International

Nova Scotia launching immigration program aimed at luring daycare workers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says it has arranged to make use of a fast-track federal immigration program to help it recruit qualified childcare workers. Lena Diab,...

Two Hamilton paramedics charged in 2017 death of Good Samaritan

Two paramedics accused of failing to properly care for a 19-year-old Good Samaritan in Hamilton have been charged in the young man’s death, a move the...

NDP’s Singh urges feds to immediately allow cities to ban handguns

OTTAWA — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is urging the prime minister to immediately give cities the leeway to ban handguns. In a lengthy letter Thursday...

Canadian newsprint producer hopes U.S. trade commission will overturn duties

North America’s largest newsprint producer hopes rare bipartisan political support in the United States will convince the U.S. International Trade Commission to overturn final import duties...