Tag Archives: Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's amb...

VICTORIA - Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone. Coc...

EDMONTON - Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or younger. Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister Matt Jones says althou...

A report says Canadian scripted shows, children's programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five yea...

CALGARY - The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services. Seniors, Community and Socia...

EDMONTON - Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction. Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-...

TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since the official start of the province's snap election campaign. The vot...

OTTAWA - A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying the Montreal man's lawsuit against Canada is based on "an elaborate theory" crafted fro...

OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney. The MP for Sydney-Victoria made the announcem...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts. In a Thursday ...