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New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading human-rights defender, but workers groups and rights' advocates say its new much-awaited policy fell short of what was needed. The Crow...
May 01, 2019
Health Canada to usher in plain packaging, new strict rules on tobacco products
Health Canada has unveiled its new rules for cigarettes and tobacco product packaging in an effort to reduce the appeal of tobacco products, which remain the leading cause of preventable death and dis...
May 01, 2019 New plain packaging rules and strict regulations on cigarettes will soon come into force in Canada. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
As Ottawa boosts loans for farmers, Sask. producer optimistic China will soon lift ban
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe appreciates the changes made for canola farmers and supports the federal government getting back to the table with China.Moe spoke Wednesday morning, shortly after the f...
May 01, 2019 Help is on the way for canola farmers impacted by China's ban on Canadian product. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BYU student comes out as gay in valedictorian speech
SALT LAKE CITY - A student who came out as gay during a valedictorian speech at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University has drawn praise from fellow students and notable figures such as Kristin Chenowet...
May 01, 2019
Woodstock co-founder insists anniversary festival still on
NEW YORK - Woodstock 50 will go on despite the loss of a major financial partner, according to the organizers of the beleaguered anniversary event. In a statement released late Monday, Woodstock 50 co...
May 01, 2019
Feds falling short on promise to provide better case management to vets
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is failing in its promise to spread the heavy caseloads borne by staff at Veterans Affairs Canada in an effort to make sure veterans are served properly, according...
May 01, 2019
Families of Canadians killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash file lawsuit
The families of Canadians killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash last month launched a collection of lawsuits against Boeing on Monday, alleging the plane manufacturer put profits over safety when it ...
May 01, 2019
Bolster no-fly list appeal process, academics and rights advocates urge senators
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's sweeping national-security bill doesn't go far enough to protect the rights of people ensnared by Canada's no-fly list, academics and civil-liberties advocates&n...
May 01, 2019
'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 vehic...
May 01, 2019
SPCA plans a number of fundraising events
With warm weather on the horizon, the Prince Albert SPCA will soon be hosting a number of events all with the goal of raising money for continued care of animals in need.The first event to take place ...
May 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
