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Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

Liberals introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has tabled legislation that updates the federal Elections Act as part of its political pact with the NDP.
Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

WINNIPEG — A disgraced former high school football coach apologized during a sentencing hearing for the "grief and shame" he caused to the nine students he sexually assaulted.
Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller

OTTAWA — A parliamentary motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday.
'Serious errors' by B.C. prison officials who knew about a 4-year water leak: report

'Serious errors' by B.C. prison officials who knew about a 4-year water leak: report

The federal Public Sector Integrity Commissioner says the Correctional Service of Canada committed "gross mismanagement" when it took nearly four years to fix pipes at a B.C. prison that were leaking chemically treated water into the ground.
Family of slain Quebec provincial police sergeant testifies at coroner's inquest

Family of slain Quebec provincial police sergeant testifies at coroner's inquest

MONTREAL — Family members of a provincial police sergeant killed in the line of duty a year ago told a coroner's inquest Wednesday they will be forever haunted by her murder, but they hope it results in change so no other family experiences what they
Quebec newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as antisemitic

Quebec newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as antisemitic

MONTREAL — Quebec newspaper La Presse has apologized for publishing a cartoon Wednesday that depicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the vampire from the film “Nosferatu” after criticism that the caricature used antisemitic imagery.

Hoopla cancelled as Saskatchewan teachers continue labour dispute with province

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s provincial high school basketball championship has been cancelled due to an escalating labour dispute between teachers and the government.
Scientists fired from Winnipeg lab over security fears rightly under probe: minister

Scientists fired from Winnipeg lab over security fears rightly under probe: minister

OTTAWA — It's "extremely appropriate" that two scientists who lost their jobs due to dealings with China remain under investigation, Health Minister Mark Holland said Wednesday.
Calgary police allege man placed hateful stickers in public locker room

Calgary police allege man placed hateful stickers in public locker room

CALGARY — Police have laid a hate-motivated mischief charge against a Calgary man who they allege placed white supremacist stickers in a public locker room.
Poilievre threatens no confidence vote on carbon price, Guilbeault calls him a liar

Poilievre threatens no confidence vote on carbon price, Guilbeault calls him a liar

OTTAWA — The minority Liberals are facing increasing political pressure on their signature climate policy, as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre triggers a no confidence vote in the House of Commons.