Watchdog finds toxic lead in Valentine cups, mugs

MANILA—The EcoWaste Coalition, a watchdog group on hazardous chemicals in products and wastes, cautioned the public from buying toxic cups and mugs as Valentine gifts. “Love-struck...

Government says consultations to reform the Police Services Act begin next week

OTTAWA—The province is launching public consultations—beginning on Feb. 18—on the changing policing in Ontario. The community safety and correctional services ministry says the nature of policing...

Trudeau promotes spending to help economy as experts warn of weak outlook

OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau is talking up the need for more federal spending to help the economy—even as the experts warn his government of an ever-gloomier outlook. Speaking...

“Is a hot dog a sandwich?” Trudeau embraces arbitrary 100 day anniversary

UN secretary general praises Canada’s response to Syrian refugees crisis

MONTREAL—United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has again praised Canada’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis. Ban said in Montreal today that while the 25,000 refugees...

Canada should implement prison based needle and syringe programs: researchers

OTTAWA—Proponents of prison-based needle and syringe programs say the Liberal government should implement measures to address rates of HIV and hepatitis C estimated to be 10...

Premier announces largest single affordable housing investment for B.C.

VANCOUVER—British Columbia has committed $355 million toward creating as many as 2,000 affordable housing units across the province. Premier Christy Clark and Housing Minister Rich Coleman...

Quebec clarifies pot remarks, says it’s willing to discuss matter with Ottawa

Quebec’s finance minister has softened his tone with regard to the role his government will play if and when marijuana is legalized and regulated by Ottawa....

Tsilhqot’in nation signs deal with B.C. on path to securing resources: chief

VANCOUVER—A British Columbia aboriginal nation and the province have signed a five-year deal outlining future negotiations over land and resources. The provincial government and the Williams...

Determining aboriginal status complex, historically rooted: experts

VANCOUVER—A young Calgary man says he was recently told he cannot play in the All Native Basketball tournament because he lacks the required aboriginal bloodlines, despite...