Tag Archives: Politics

HALIFAX - Nearly 5,000 long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are considering a strike, saying they are fed up of low pay and chronic understaffing. The union representing the workers say it has been t...

WHITEHORSE - The leaders of Yukon's three political parties have jointly denounced a wave of damaged and stolen political signs ahead of the Nov. 3 territorial election. A statement issued by the Yuko...

EDMONTON - Alberta doctors say the province's effort to save money on COVID-19 vaccines could end up costing taxpayers far more in public health-care costs. Dr. Brian Wirzba, head of the Alberta Medic...

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has approved plans for construction of North America's first coastal refuge for whales and dolphins retired from marine theme parks. Here are four things you need ...

TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is looking at the issue of ticket sales, after Blue Jays fans complained of sky-high resale prices not long after World Series tickets went on sale. Game 1 ...

VICTORIA - Almost one year ago to the day, John Rustad was on the brink of becoming premier of British Columbia. Now, even his own handpicked party executives do not want him as their leader. Party pr...

Police in London, Ont., say a 34-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly damaging a conference building with a hammer as part of a protest on Tuesday. They allege the woman from Owen...

HALIFAX - A Mi'kmaq leader in Nova Scotia says the provincial government continues to ignore First Nations' concerns on a new law they say targets their community's ability to protect its territory. T...

OTTAWA - Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from a Canada Revenue Agency call centre have no legal recourse, said a tax lawyer. After placing calls to ...

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's opposition parties say Tuesday's surprise cabinet shuffle by Premier Tim Houston was done in secrecy and without regard for accountability. NDP house leader Lisa Lachance said ...