Canada

Kevin Vickers officially acclaimed as leader of New Brunswick Liberals

FREDERICTON - Former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers has been acclaimed as New Brunswick's Liberal leader. The party announced Wednesday the political rookie's ascension was made ...

Apr 17, 2019

Conservative MP Mark Warawa facing cancer battle, asks for 'miracle'

OTTAWA - A Conservative MP from British Columbia says he is undergoing tests to determine if he has pancreatic cancer - and, if so, how far the disease may have spread. Mark Warawa, the...

Apr 17, 2019

Metro grocery stores to permit reusable containers in effort to cut waste

MONTREAL - The Metro grocery chain will allow customers across Quebec to bring reusable containers for the purchase of fresh products in what one expert de...

Apr 17, 2019

A look at Alberta's elections since the province was created in 1905

EDMONTON - A chronology of Alberta elections: Nov. 9, 1905: Lawyer Alexander Rutherford, son of an immigrant farmer from Scotland, leads the Liberals to a lopsided victory over R.B. Bennett's Conserva...

Apr 17, 2019

A list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

EDMONTON - Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney will be the next premier of Alberta after leading his United Conservative Party to a majority in the provincial election on Tuesday. Here i...

Apr 17, 2019

'The NDP is here to stay:' Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

EDMONTON - Some of Alberta's NDP members say the party has changed the province for the better and believe it will be an effective Opposition. On Tuesday, Albertans elected Jason Kenney...

Apr 17, 2019

In the news today, April 17

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 --- LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who f...

Apr 17, 2019

Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA - When voters in Prince Edward Island go to the polls next week, they'll be making their choice without any input from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though polls suggest Wade MacLauc...

Apr 17, 2019

Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told

TORONTO - The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life - such as when you can drive or where you can live - if its law aimed at curbing harmful greenho...

Apr 17, 2019

Missing and murdered Indigenous women's inquiry wages court fight for RCMP files

OTTAWA - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women is fighting in court for access to two RCMP files the national police force is refusing to hand over. The inquiry is ...

Apr 17, 2019