Tag Archives: Politics

MONTREAL - Six days before the nail-biting 1995 Quebec referendum that nearly tore the country apart, Jean Chrtien told his ministers to keep their cool. The prime minister acknowledged that day that ...

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Tony Wakeham, leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's Progressive Conservatives, says Tuesday night's election victory was particularly sweet because opinion polls had predicted anoth...

EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it received Wednesday the final report from the investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts, but it won't be immediately released. Former Ma...

OTTAWA - The association representing professional interpreters is warning that Ottawa's planned new procurement rules could convince many of them to shun work for the federal government. The governme...

OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada says it wants to expand its audience by pitching itself to Canadians who "under-value" its services - or don't watch, listen to or read its offerings at all. In its new five-...

Jim Dinn, leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador NDP, has won the riding of St. John's Centre. Dinn was first elected to the district in 2019. The Canadian Press

British Columbia's premier said it's been a frustrating time for residents as a public service workers dispute drags into its seventh week, but he appreciates their patience. David Eby said Tuesday th...

John Hogan, leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, has won the riding of Windsor Lake. Hogan was first elected in the district in 2021. The Canadian Press

Tony Wakeham, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, has won the riding of Stephenville - Port au Port. Wakeham was first elected to the riding in 2019. The Canadia...

WINNIPEG - Former Manitoba politicians who have retired or were defeated in the 2023 election received more than $400,000 in severance and transition payments in the 2024-25 fiscal year. A report from...