End of fund means $25 a month less for some Manitoba welfare recipients

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is cutting benefits for some welfare recipients by $25 a month as part of a medium-term overhaul of social assistance....

Montreal mayor, opposition leader unite to denounce Quebec’s secularism bill

MONTREAL — In a rare display of unity, Montreal city council unanimously passed a motion against Quebec’s proposed secularism bill on Monday. Mayor Valerie Plante and...

Kashechewan First Nation faces ‘massive trauma’ with flooding: MP

OTTAWA — The pain of spring flooding at a First Nation in northern Ontario is hitting harder this year, as government promises for a permanent new...

Canada joins new German-France ‘alliance’ that doesn’t include U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada has formally joined a German-French coalition aimed at saving the international world order from destruction by various world dictators and autocrats — and...

Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told

TORONTO — The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life — such as when you can drive or...

Ontario redesigns driver’s licence cards to prevent fraud, identity theft

Coming this fall, Ontario’s driver’s licence will have a new design, showcasing the province’s new brand and logo. This will come at no cost to the...

Albertans at the polls: Ten constituencies to watch in the provincial election

From a dog fight between two sitting MLAs in northern Alberta to a conservative grudge match near Calgary, here are 10 constituencies to watch in Tuesday’s...

Notley hopes for momentum shift as provincial election campaign winds down

Liberal MPs join other elected officials to oppose Quebec’s secularism bill

MONTREAL — A coalition of federal, provincial and municipal politicians added their voices to those opposing Quebec’s proposed secularism bill on Sunday as they joined community...

B.C. fire chief says 911 dispatch system change in B.C. risks patient safety

VANCOUVER — Patient safety is at risk in British Columbia because of changes to the 911 dispatch system, says a fire chief who has instructed city...