Gunmaker Smith & Wesson moving headquarters to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson plans to relocate its headquarters from Massachusetts to gun-friendlier Tennessee in a $125 million investment expected to create 750 jobs, officials announced Thursday.
Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan puts names to 300 of 751 unmarked graves
COWESSESS FIRST NATION — Carol Lavallee spent Thursday afternoon at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan listening to members of Cowessess First Nation sing, dance and pray. More than 60 years ago, she would have
Planned recruiting ads aimed at women as military struggles with sexual misconduct
OTTAWA — An expert on sexual misconduct says it would be dishonest for the Department of National Defence to promote the military as a positive place for women to work in a coming campaign after widespread reports to the contrary. The
Métis National Council elects first new president in 18 years
SASKATOON — The Métis National Council has elected its first new leader in nearly two decades. "Today we begin a new era — one of accountability, transparency and governing on behalf of the entire Métis Nation," Cassidy Caron said Thursday after
Atlantic Canada observes first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
HALIFAX — The provinces of Atlantic Canada honoured the first annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Thursday with a series of events and programs across the region. Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King joined Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry, Se...
‘Reconciliation demands honesty and transparency,’ says chief of B.C. First Nation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Indigenous people have had enough apologies and want action from the Catholic Church and federal government, says the chief of the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation in British Columbia. As the country marked its first National Day fo...
Prisons, border wall: How GOP is looking to use COVID money
CHICAGO (AP) — When Democrats passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, Republicans called it liberal “pet projects” disguised as pandemic aid.
Canada’s top court to rule on Ontario’s move to slash Toronto city council
TORONTO — Canada's top court is expected to rule Friday on whether Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to slash the size of Toronto's city council during the last municipal election was constitutional. The Supreme Court of Canada decision is set to
Gov. Noem cuts ties with former Trump adviser Lewandowski
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is cutting ties with political adviser Corey Lewandowski after the longtime confidant to former President Donald Trump was accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a GOP donor.
Saskatchewan MLA resigns from caucus as province reaches new COVID-19 records
REGINA — Saskatchewan recorded its highest daily case count of COVID-19 and its highest number of people needing intensive care, as a member of the government caucus resigned for ''misrepresenting her vaccination status." Premier Scott Moe said he acce...