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Ex-minister tells Quebec auto board scandal inquiry he knew project was over budget
MONTRAL - Quebec's former minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology has told a public inquiry he knew the provincial auto insurance board's digital transition project was over budget in 2021. r...
Aug 27, 2025
Five things to know about B.C. ostrich farm fighting against avian flu cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Aug. 21 that a cull of about 400 ostriches can proceed at a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an avian flu outbreak....
Aug 27, 2025
Sask. Poly campuses, Northlands College to get more child care spaces; NDP highlights 'child care desert'
The provincial and federal governments will provide $10.8 million to create 540 child care spaces at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses. Campuses located in Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and Saskat...
Aug 27, 2025
Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo
BURNABY - The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government to impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel. The motion, which drew cheers in the council chamber when it was passe...
Aug 27, 2025
Poilievre says temporary foreign workers taking jobs from young Canadians
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says temporary foreign workers are taking jobs from young Canadians while youth unemployment is high. Poilievre made the comment today during a press conf...
Aug 27, 2025
Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron ...
Aug 27, 2025
Ford says federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week
OTTAWA - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should mandate their workers to return to the office full time. Speaking to reporters in Inglewood, Ont...
Aug 27, 2025
Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall
VANCOUVER - Vancouver International Airport says it is running as normal after staffing shortfalls at Canada's air navigation provider led to cancellations and delays on Tuesday. The airport had repor...
Aug 27, 2025
Prince Albert RCMP searching for man wanted in connection to multiple incidents
Prince Albert RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings and information on the whereabouts of a 34-year-old man wanted in connection to multiple investigations. Police are actively searching ...
Aug 27, 2025
Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they have arrested a suspect after an Israeli flag on display outside a suburban town hall was set on fire. On Tuesday police arrested a 39-year-old man in the Villeray-...
Aug 27, 2025
