Child care affordability leads to questions of space creation in Ontario election
TORONTO — When Camille Mauger went back to work in March of 2019, a little over a year after giving birth to her son, she was on about seven to 10 child-care wait lists and had not heard back from
New study suggests Atlantic Loop needed as part of energy mix as coal is phased out
HALIFAX — The proposed energy corridor to connect the four Atlantic provinces to hydroelectricity from Quebec and Labrador is important for helping the region reach zero carbon emissions, but the project isn't enough, a new study suggests. When coal is...
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 22
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Bracebridge, Ont.: Makes campaign stop. 11 a.m. Riding of Vaughan-Woodbridge: doorknocking. Time not specified ____ NDP Leader Andrea...
Russia cuts off gas exports to Finland in symbolic move
HELSINKI (AP) — Russia halted gas exports to neighboring Finland on Saturday, a highly symbolic move that came just days after the Nordic country announced it wanted to join NATO and marked a likely end to Finland's nearly 50 years
US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning for “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19.
Wisconsin Republicans gather to vote on endorsements
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are gathering Saturday to consider whether to endorse a candidate in the hotly contested governor's race, as some argued they shouldn't pick a favorite before the August primary in the battleground state. ...
Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with an additional $40 billion in U.S. assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month.
EXPLAINER: Who were Mariupol’s last defenders?
The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before
Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine's ambassador to neighboring Poland says his nation is grateful for the welcome that Poles have given to millions of Ukrainian refugees, but he hopes the European Union will soon release billions of euros to Poland
Rise of new opioid highlights unpredictable drug supply: Expert
OTTAWA — A national substance use research organization is warning about a new type of opioid that is increasingly being found in Canada's unregulated drug supply. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction said in an alert there is a