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New Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas increases margin of victory after recount
CALGARY - Jeromy Farkas has been confirmed as Calgary's next mayor. Farkas narrowly defeated Sonya Sharp in last week's municipal election, but because the initial results were so close, a recount was...
Oct 28, 2025
Canada Post union asks Ottawa to butt out as talks set to resume
OTTAWA - The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers on rotating strike wants the federal government to butt out of bargaining as negotiators prepare to head back to the table with the emp...
Oct 28, 2025
Ford government to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to limit debate and avoid public input on three pieces of legislation, including one that would end the province's speed camera program. Gove...
Oct 28, 2025
Tories call on all parties to back tougher sentences for intimate partner violence
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on other parties to support legislation he says would combat intimate partner violence. Poilievre's call came after Statistics Canada released ...
Oct 28, 2025 Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre speaks in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Despite election defeat, John Hogan vows to remain leader of N.L. Liberals
ST. JOHN'S - The leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberals says he plans to stay on and fight as his party seeks recounts in three districts following a surprise defeat in this month's provincial...
Oct 28, 2025
Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers
TORONTO - Some first-time homebuyers in Ontario could soon save tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of a home under a proposal from the provincial government to rebate the HST, but opposition lea...
Oct 28, 2025
Analyst says Ottawa should pick German sub builder over South Korean rival
OTTAWA - A new report comparing the two contenders for Canada's submarine contract cautions that Hanwha's subs likely would have to be modified to meet Canadian operational requirements. The report la...
Oct 28, 2025
Cameco and Brookfield sign deal with U.S. government to help build reactors
SASKATOON - Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. have signed a partnership agreement with the U.S. government to help build nuclear reactors in the United States. Under the deal, the U.S....
Oct 28, 2025 Cameco president and chief executive Tim Gitzel speaks with media following the company's annual general meeting in Saskatoon, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Alberta teachers won't engage in work-to-rule as classes resume: union
EDMONTON - The head of Alberta's teachers union says they will abide by a back-to-work order and will not engage in illegal actions such as work-to-rule. Jason Schilling says work-to-rule would lead t...
Oct 28, 2025
Prime Minister Carney's visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Mark Carney met with potential investment partners in Singapore on Tuesday as his first official visit to Asia entered its second phase. The brief stopover in Singapore come...
Oct 28, 2025
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