New Democrat MP Peter Julian launches leadership bid

OTTAWA –British Columbia MP Peter Julian has launched his bid to become the next leader of the federal NDP. He made the announcement in his riding...

Ex Quebec minister will run to replace Stephane Dion in Montreal riding

MONTREAL—Ex-Quebec cabinet minister Yolande James will seek the federal Liberal nomination for an upcoming byelection in Stephane Dion’s old Montreal riding. James made the announcement on...

Nova Scotia teachers fight to weigh in on bill to end contract dispute

HALIFAX –The Nova Scotia Teachers Union says its 9,300 members should have their say when the legislature reconvenes to push through a resolution to the ongoing...

Alberta Premier Notley heading to Washington at month’s end to talk trade

CALGARY—Premier Rachel Notley is to head to Washington, D.C., at the end of the month to promote Alberta and highlight existing trade ties. Notley says she...

Trudeau attempts to avoid frosty Trump meeting while facing questions in Arctic

YELLOWKNIFE—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Friday visiting with a ‘Snow King’ and he also tried to head off the prospect of a frosty meeting with U.S....

Alberta Premier Notley heading to Washington at month’s end to talk trade

Sugary drink consumption predicted to harm Canadians’ health, cost economy: study

TORONTO—Canadians — especially young people — are consuming excessive amounts of sugary drinks, a trend that could have future consequences for their health and the overall...

Reduced work week among possibilities facing Manitoba government workers

WINNIPEG—Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government has raised the possibility of unpaid days off for public-sector workers as part of its drive to reduce a billion-dollar deficit. The...

Schizophrenia: What the experts say as Greyhound bus beheader wins release

A man who was in the throws of a psychotic episode when he beheaded a fellow Greyhound bus passenger has received an absolute discharge from the...

Northerners press Trudeau on electoral reform; PM admits ‘I turned my back’

YELLOWKNIFE—Now is no time to be provoking political instability in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he justified turning his back — his words — on...