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CMHC head Romy Bowers to step down, Michel Tremblay named interim CEO

CMHC head Romy Bowers to step down, Michel Tremblay named interim CEO

OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says a search is underway for a new CEO of Canada's housing agency after current leader Romy Bowers has said she's stepping down.
Miller to provinces: If you can't fix international student rackets then feds will

Miller to provinces: If you can't fix international student rackets then feds will

OTTAWA — The federal government is prepared to crack down on dubious post-secondary institutions that recruit international students if provinces aren't up to the task, Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned Friday.
Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

REGINA — Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
N.L. government to offer apology for residential schools to Nunatsiavut Inuit

N.L. government to offer apology for residential schools to Nunatsiavut Inuit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government will offer an apology to residential school survivors and their families in Nunatsiavut and Happy Valley-Goose Bay next week. Premier Andrew Furey will make apologies from Nov. 1 to Nov.
Alberta government dismisses board at Banff Centre, replaces with administrator

Alberta government dismisses board at Banff Centre, replaces with administrator

BANFF, Alta. — The Alberta government has dismissed the entire board of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and replaced it with a temporary administrator.

Nova Scotia premier says key election promise of corporate tax rebate may not proceed

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier cast doubt Friday on a corporate tax rebate that was a key promise in his party’s 2021 election platform.
Northern Ontario First Nations call for help amid mental health crisis

Northern Ontario First Nations call for help amid mental health crisis

TORONTO — Several First Nations and health officials in northern Ontario are asking for help after declaring a state of emergency over mental health crises across their territories.
Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress' most powerful seat

Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress' most powerful seat

Evangelical Christian conservatives have long had allies in top Republican leadership in Congress.
Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows

NEW YORK (AP) — About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about 1 in 4 say their income has increased in the same period, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affai
Two Alberta lawyers agree to plea bargain for having Manitoba judge followed

Two Alberta lawyers agree to plea bargain for having Manitoba judge followed

WINNIPEG — Two Alberta-based lawyers will not be able to practise anywhere in Canada for three years after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge.