Indigenous

N.B. minister's comments on homeless state of emergency lack compassion: mayor

ST. STEPHEN, N.B.

Dec 6, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Films about monsters, residential schools among those with Canadian links at Sundance

A horror film about a rampaging monster and a documentary about missing residential schoolchildren are among the projects with Canadian ties heading to the Sundance Film Festival.

Dec 6, 2023 2:39 PM Read more >

TSX down more than 100 points as oil drops below US$70, Bank of Canada holds rates

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points on Wednesday, dragged lower by losses in energy as oil sank below US$70 a barrel, while U.S. markets were also down.

Dec 6, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

Connie Walker's Pulitzer-winning podcast 'Stolen' won't be renewed on Spotify

Canadian journalist Connie Walker says she'd love to find a new home for her Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast after Spotify decided not to renew it. "Stolen: Surviving St.

Dec 6, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >

Jacques Martin returns to Senators as senior adviser to coaching staff

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are turning to their history in hopes of securing a brighter future. The Senators announced Wednesday that former head coach Jacques Martin is joining D.J. Smith's staff as a senior adviser.

Dec 6, 2023 2:26 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay, Ont., police officer charged with assault after OPP investigation

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A Thunder Bay, Ont., police officer is facing charges after an investigation by provincial police.

Dec 6, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Ottawa gives Newfoundland and Labrador more control over offshore wind power projects

OTTAWA — The federal government is stepping out of the regulatory process for some offshore wind power on Canada’s east coast in an effort to reduce red tape and speed up development.

Dec 6, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim moves to axe city's elected Park Board

VANCOUVER — Mayor Ken Sim says he's moving to abolish Vancouver's elected Park Board, which is the only such body in any Canadian city.

Dec 6, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

A global network of environmental groups has given Alberta the rare distinction of being named Fossil of the Day at climate meetings in Dubai.

Dec 6, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

Changes to G class driving test done without full review, may have risked safety: AG

Ontario's acting auditor general says the province's removal of three-point turns, parallel parking and other requirements from G class driving tests was done without a full review and may have impacted road safety.

Dec 6, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >