Tag Archives: Politics

OTTAWA - The number of Canadians who want to flee the Chinese province afflicted with the novel coronavirus has climbed to 325. Global Affairs Canada is providing the update as the world has its ...

OTTAWA - Observers say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a lot of ground to make up in Canada's campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council during his trip this week to Africa. Many ana...

COWESSESS, Sask. - A Saskatchewan chief says his First Nation is not waiting on Ottawa to announce funding before the band works toward taking over its own child welfare. Cowessess First Nat...

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Climate scientists say a blizzard that paralyzed eastern Newfoundland signals that greater preparations are needed for extreme precipitation and tidal surges - even if a direct line...

MONTREAL - On the corner of Montreal's historic St-Laurent Blvd. and trendy St-Viateur Street - known for the 24-hour St-Viateur Bagel Shop - lies an empty storefront that has become a symbo...

OTTAWA - As a senior RCMP intelligence official faces charges of disclosing secret information, new figures reveal thousands of incidents last year in which federal agencies, including ...

VICTORIA - A former cabinet minister who resigned as Premier John Horgan's liaison for the recovery of threatened caribou herds in northeastern British Columbia says he wants more voices in ...

OTTAWA - The Prime Minister's Office has announced Justin Trudeau will travel to Ethiopia, Senegal and Germany in the coming week. The PMO says the trip will begin on Feb. 6 and will focus on eco...

MONTREAL - The Parti Quebecois says that for the first time, non-members will be able to cast a ballot for its leader. The PQ body that determines the leadership race rules says the new status of...

DES MOINES, Iowa - For a brief few days, Iowa will be the centre of the political universe, thanks to the state's caucuses, which kick off the presidential nominating season. Every four years, candida...