New research says overhauling Canada’s tax system would create fairness

OTTAWA — A new research paper for the C.D. Howe Institute says Canada can help combat rising income inequality by taxing people separately for their paycheque...

Retired Winnipeg man found dead in river in Central American country of Belize

WINNIPEG — A retired Winnipeg man has been found dead in a river in the Central American country of Belize. James Searles, 59, had flown into...

Alberta woman says she found bullet in bag of frozen brussels sprouts

AIRDRIE, Alberta — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating after an Alberta woman says she discovered a lead bullet inside a bag of frozen brussels...

Group wants end to mandatory medical tests for drivers over age of 75

EDMONTON — A group pushing for an end to mandatory medical tests for drivers over 75 says it has reason to hope after a meeting with...

Alberta premier allows free vote for bill on straight gay alliances

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jim Prentice says he will allow his caucus members to vote their conscience on a bill directing schools to allow gay-straight alliances....

Newfoundland Liberals pick up two more seats after byelection wins

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s Opposition Liberals picked up two more seats in the legislature after a pair of byelection wins on Tuesday. The...

NDP MP who alleged misconduct says she’s open to participating in formal process

OTTAWA — An NDP MP who levelled misconduct allegations against a Liberal colleague says she would be interested in participating in an independent House of Commons...

Alaska’s construction of B.C. ferry terminal falls under Buy America policy

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Construction of the Prince Rupert ferry terminal on British Columbia’s West Coast has become tangled in Buy America provisions, meaning the facility...

B.C. auditor general considers probe of health firings

5 survivors of air crash in NWT say thanks to rescuers, first responders

FORT SIMPSON, NWT — Five people who survived a plane crash in the Northwest Territories have made their first public statements. Doris Erasmus, Ronnie Antoine, Roy...