Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Serv...
Dec 30, 2025
Iran lists Canada's navy as terrorist organization in response to move by Ottawa
OTTAWA - Tehran has designated Canada's navy as a terrorist organization in response to Ottawa's decision to add an Iranian military branch to its list of extremist groups. In a statement, the Iranian...
Dec 30, 2025
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra's legal threat over sexual assault claim
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra after breaking a non-disclosure agreement and speaking out about an alleged sexual assault by...
Dec 30, 2025
Noah beats Oliver as most popular name for B.C. babies in 2025: province
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says Noah was the most popular name for babies in 2025, beating out Oliver, which had topped the list last year. A statement from B.C.'s Vital Statistics Age...
Dec 30, 2025
ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge's order banning it stands, according to a Tuesday court filing. The plans by Pres...
Dec 30, 2025
Carney speaks with European leaders on efforts to reach Ukraine peace deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with European leaders Tuesday on the latest efforts to advance Ukraine's security and recovery. In a social media post, Carney said Canada and European leader...
Dec 30, 2025
Green Party settles with commission over federal leaders' debate exclusion
OTTAWA - The federal Leaders' Debate Commission says it has settled with the Green Party after the party vowed to challenge its removal from the spring election debates. The commission rescinded an in...
Dec 30, 2025 Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May, right, and Jonathan Pedneault, then her co-leader, speak to supporters as they launch their election campaign in Montreal on Sunday, March 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Canada, other countries call on Israel to ensure aid groups can work in Gaza
OTTAWA - Canada and other countries are calling on Israel to boost the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza as the country reportedly moves to suspend more than two dozen humanitarian organizations. The...
Dec 30, 2025
Halifax councillor says cops should be called if harbourfront development work begins
HALIFAX - A Halifax councillor is urging the public to call police if construction crews show up next week on a part of the city's harbourfront known as Dartmouth Cove. Coun. Sam Austin says the city ...
Dec 30, 2025
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA - With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringi...
Dec 30, 2025 Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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