‘Militarizing our police force.’ Halifax approves $500,000 armoured vehicle

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax are wading into the growing national debate over militarization of police forces, having won approval to buy a $500,000 “armoured rescue...

Canada’s banks officially launch SecureKey’s Verified.Me digital identity network

TORONTO — Canada’s biggest banks marked the official launch of the Verified.Me digital identity network on Wednesday, following years of development and testing with their partner...

Ontario cancels $50M fund that helped child care centres not pass on costs to parents

TORONTO — Ontario has ended a $50 million fund that helped child care centres cover increasing labour costs without passing them on to parents. The move...

Alberta’s new premier urges Senate committee to scrap oil tanker ban bill

B.C. labour code changes to promote ‘harmonious’ relations, says minister

VICTORIA – The momentum has shifted towards the labour movement in British Columbia with changes announced in provincial labour laws Tuesday. New Democrat Labour Minister Harry...

Water levels begin to stabilize in Ontario, but more rain on the way

Communities across Ontario watching for or actively grappling with flood conditions reported cautious progress on Tuesday even as they braced for a fresh wave of precipitation...

Saskatchewan’s child advocate says more needs to be done for mental health

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth says provincial leaders must listen more when it comes to improving mental-health services for youth who often wait...

Quebec, N.B. hope worst flooding is over while Ontario situation ‘potentially worsening’

STE-MARTHE-SUR-LE-LAC, Que. – Robert Pepin’s mobile home sits crookedly on its foundation, the front door is broken, the insulation and deck are damaged beyond repair. But...

Canada’s airlines want longer runway for security screening overhaul

OTTAWA – The federal plan to revamp Canada’s air-security screening system is running into headwinds from major airlines, which are urging the government to take things...

Mayors slam Ontario for downloading costs, forcing them to weigh tax hikes

TORONTO – The mayors of more than two dozen of Ontario’s largest cities slammed the province Tuesday for “downloading by stealth,” saying the government was passing...