New Brunswick premier faces growing backlash to land acknowledgment policy
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is facing a growing backlash to his government's new policy on Indigenous land acknowledgments, and some of the opposition has come from within his own cabinet. A leaked series of emails reveals Educatio...
Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has passed legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals and other health-care facilities. The Protecting Access to Health Services Act tabled by the Progressive Conservative government passed third and final reading...
Regulator orders steep hike in Manitoba natural gas rates, cites tight market.
WINNIPEG — Manitobans will be paying significantly more for natural gas starting next month. The Public Utilities Board has approved a rate hike for Crown-owned Centra Gas, which will take effect Nov. 1 and be reviewed again for February. The board is
Dallas mayor tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson disclosed Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms after being fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Saskatchewan preparing rollout of COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children
REGINA — Saskatchewan is preparing for the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children. The province said Tuesday it is expecting to receive about 112,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages five to 11, almost enough to...
Underground fuel spill found next to Iqaluit’s water treatment plant
IQALUIT, Nunavut — The City of Iqaluit says an old underground spill is likely responsible for fuel that is contaminating the city's tap water. City officials say in a news release that they found signs of a historic spill next to
Louisiana to get $595M federal disaster aid for Laura, Delta
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana will receive $595 million in federal disaster block grant aid to help with housing restoration and other recovery needs from last year's back-to-back blows of Hurricanes Laura and Delta, the state's two U.S. senators
Lawsuit between Manitoba and Indigenous agencies over child welfare practice in court
WINNIPEG — Lawyers for Indigenous child welfare agencies in Manitoba argued in court Tuesday that the provincial government misappropriated more than $250 million meant for vulnerable Indigenous children in care over a 13-year period. A four-day civil ...
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the new makeup of his cabinet that included some additions, subtractions and a shakeup for others. Here are five things to know about the cabinet and what it all could mean. In, out, and
Fla surgeon general offered outdoor meet as mask alternative
MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s surgeon general said that conversations while wearing masks aren't productive and that he offered to meet elsewhere when a state senator didn't let him in her office without a mask, citing a serious health condition.