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Nova Scotia announces more modular housing for health workers

Nova Scotia announces more modular housing for health workers

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government will erect prefabricated homes at sites near two hospitals in the province as part of a $45-million program to address housing shortages for health-care workers.
New Brunswick latest province to sign health deal with Ottawa, worth $430 million

New Brunswick latest province to sign health deal with Ottawa, worth $430 million

MONCTON, N.B. — The New Brunswick and federal governments have signed two agreements worth $430 million to fund the province's health and long-term care systems.
Commons committee to hear witnesses on security concerns about microbiology lab

Commons committee to hear witnesses on security concerns about microbiology lab

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee plans to look into concerns about a high-security laboratory after two scientists lost their jobs over dealings with China.
Trump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills

Trump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is now selling Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Two more belugas dead at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 17 since 2019

Two more belugas dead at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 17 since 2019

Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since 2019 to 17. Ontario's Animal Welfare Services has been investigating the Niagara Falls tourist attraction since 2020.
A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor

A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor

NEW YORK (AP) — The internal furor over NBC News’ decision to hire former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor spread Monday, with MSNBC personalities Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Nicolle Wallace, Joy Reid, Lawrence O'
President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary

President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — President Joe Biden has won Missouri’s primary, the state Democratic Party announced. Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has already beaten his major competitors .

Alaska governor plans to sign bill aimed at increasing download speeds for rural schools

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to sign legislation passed days ahead of a funding application deadline that aims to increase internet download speeds for rural schools.
Quebecers warned that new language rules could lead to fewer products, higher prices

Quebecers warned that new language rules could lead to fewer products, higher prices

MONTREAL — Popular consumer products risk disappearing from stores across Quebec — and those that remain could be more expensive — because of the province's French-language reform, says an association that represents thousands of foreign businesses.
Canadian National Railway Co. releases new Indigenous relations policy

Canadian National Railway Co. releases new Indigenous relations policy

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. has released a new Indigenous relations policy for the railway months after its advisory council of prominent Indigenous leaders resigned en masse.
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