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Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

HALIFAX — The executive director of Canada's drug pricing regulator is stepping down — just days after another member resigned because of concerns that the federal government was undermining the independent body's work.
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Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario Métis sign self-government deal with Ottawa

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario Métis sign self-government deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Three Métis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door to further negotiations such as compe
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Canada sending another $30M in aid to Turkey, Syria, as rebuild begins

Canada sending another $30M in aid to Turkey, Syria, as rebuild begins

OTTAWA — The federal government is sending another $20 million in aid for people affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and matching millions more in private donations.
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In The News for Feb. 24: After a year of war, Canadians still stand with Ukraine

In The News for Feb. 24: After a year of war, Canadians still stand with Ukraine

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Friday, Feb. 24, 2023... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

Edward Roy Cassell Smith sometimes imagines his ancestors rejoicing in the balcony of the Salem Chapel, where freed slaves first came to worship nearly 170 years ago. The small church in St. Catharines, Ont.
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Ice sculptors say they're not worried about losing their craft to climate change

Ice sculptors say they're not worried about losing their craft to climate change

OTTAWA — As part of an annual festival celebrating winter, Ottawa's Sparks Street has been lined in recent weeks with ice sculptures depicting everything from animals and flowers to a Tim Hortons cup.
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Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The mayor of Abbotsford says the British Columbia farming community has come a long way since devastating flooding in 2021 — but still has far to go with long-term recovery and repairing peace of mind for residents.
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Ottawa pledges $2.4M for trades apprenticeship program in the N.W.T.'s Tlicho region

Ottawa pledges $2.4M for trades apprenticeship program in the N.W.T.'s Tlicho region

YELLOWKNIFE — The federal government is committing more than $2.4 million to create 30 new apprenticeships in the Northwest Territories' Tlicho region.
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Class action against Quebec businessman accused of allegedly paying minors for sex

Class action against Quebec businessman accused of allegedly paying minors for sex

MONTREAL — A Montreal law firm has filed an application for a class-action lawsuit against a prominent Quebec businessman accused of allegedly paying minors for sex.
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Quebec tribunal denies compensation to family of migrant worker who died on farm

Quebec tribunal denies compensation to family of migrant worker who died on farm

MONTREAL — The family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death trying to repair a flat tire on his employer’s car says they are disappointed Quebec’s labour tribunal denied them compensation.
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