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Rival's exit appears to clear way for Kevin Vickers as N.B. Liberal leader
FREDERICTON - It appears Kevin Vickers, the former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms, is poised to be the next leader of New Brunswick's Liberal party. The only other declared candidate, Rene Ephestio...
Apr 09, 2019
Looters likely scouring sunken treasures off Nova Scotia, experts warn
HALIFAX - Beneath the choppy waves off Nova Scotia's rugged coast are thousands of shipwreck sites sprinkled with lost treasure: centuries-old coins, canons, and perhaps even historic booty stole...
Apr 09, 2019
More scrutiny of defence intelligence operations needed, security committee says
OTTAWA - A national-security watchdog has called for stricter controls on the Canadian military's spying, including the possibility of legislation spelling out when and how defence...
Apr 09, 2019
Suspect in attack on Edmonton policeman looking for lawyer before fall trial
EDMONTON - A man accused of trying to kill a police officer and of running down pedestrians is still without a lawyer six months before his trial. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif faces 12 charges and ...
Apr 09, 2019
Alberta's Notley urges senators to toss tanker ban bill 'in the garbage'
CALGARY - Alberta's two political heavyweights have renewed their challenge to Ottawa over legislation they call a gut punch to the province's oil industry. NDP Leader Rachel Notley and Jaso...
Apr 09, 2019
Residents north of Montreal face another night in dark due to ice, wind
MONTREAL - More than 200,000 customers remained without power in Quebec Tuesday afternoon, and the province's public security minister said most should prepare for a second night in the dark. Geneviev...
Apr 09, 2019
Refugee advocates 'shocked and dismayed' over asylum changes in budget bill
OTTAWA - Lawyers and advocates who work directly with refugees say they are dismayed by proposed changes to asylum laws included in the Liberals' new budget bill, calling them a devasta...
Apr 09, 2019
Farmers demand strong political response to expanding trade obstacles for Canada
OTTAWA - Canola farmers whose livelihoods have been targeted by China in its feud with Canada say it's time for the federal government to be aggressive at the political level in its fight ag...
Apr 09, 2019
Tories cry foul over $12M to help Loblaws buy energy-efficient coolers
OTTAWA - Conservative environment critic Ed Fast slammed the federal government Tuesday for giving $12 million to help Loblaws stores make their refrigerators and freezers more energy-efficient. ...
Apr 09, 2019
Ministers appear unfazed by Senate changes to federal gun bill
OTTAWA - Federal ministers played down notions Tuesday that Senate committee amendments to the Liberals' gun bill would hobble the legislation. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale suggested the gover...
Apr 09, 2019
