Highlights of key promises from the Ontario Liberal platform
TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals released their costed platform Monday. Here are some key promises: - Balance the budget by 2026-27, though making room for "unforeseen circumstances." - Build 1.5 million homes over 10 years, work with municipalities to e...
City of Toronto declares end of emergency order issued over COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO — Canada's most populous city has announced the end of the municipal emergency it declared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit but says its fight against the virus isn't over. Toronto Mayor John Tory ended the state of emergency on Monday
Federal government investing $6.2 million for victims of crime in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — The federal government is investing more than $6.2 million over five years to support provincial programs in Nova Scotia that assist victims of crime. Federal Justice Minister David Lametti says the funding is particularly important for Indig...
Real estate investors in public office represent a conflict of interest
Dear Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Disclosure documents from your office show a full one third of Canada’s federal cabinet ministers, including the Finance Minister and Housing Minister, to real estate investors. At least a fifth of the Members
Macron proposes new political union for non-EU countries
BRUSSELS (AP) — France’s president warned Monday that decades could pass before Ukraine joins the European Union, and proposed a new political organization to bring together countries on the continent that share EU values but are not part of the
Competition Bureau seeks to block Rogers-Shaw deal, citing affordability and choice
TORONTO — The Competition Bureau has filed an application to block Rogers Communications Inc.'s purchase of Shaw Communications Inc. because it claims the transaction would lead to worse service and higher prices, though experts say the move isn't nece...
Wisconsin anti-abortion office fire investigation ongoing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police asked for the public's help in tracking down those who vandalized and threw two Molotov cocktails into the office of a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office that was damaged by fire.
Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought to cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to ward off a potential aggression.
Ontario NDP promises northerners quicker medical travel reimbursement, local services
SUDBURY, Ont. — The Ontario New Democrats are making health-focused pitches to northern voters, promising quicker reimbursement for medical travel expenses and more local health centres in their communities. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath referred to the re...
$20 million HUD grant doubles size of eviction legal help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Housing and Urban Development is doubling the size of its eviction protection program, designed to fund legal assistance for tenants seeking to stay in their homes.
