EXPLAINER: Can war massacres sway China’s support of Russia?
BEIJING (AP) — China has described reports and images of civilian killings in Ukraine as disturbing, and urged that they be further investigated, even while declining to blame Russia. That's drawn questions about the resiliency of Beijing’s support fo...
India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia.
Leader Jagmeet Singh says New Democrats will support Liberal budget
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has pledged support from his caucus for the 2022 federal budget, saying the Liberals acted "with good faith" by funding key New Democrat priorities such as dental care. Singh said the budget honours the agreement
Atlantic Canada’s pharmacists want more responsibilities to ease burden on hospitals
HALIFAX — The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the value of pharmacies in the health-care system, but they can do even more to help ease the burden on Atlantic Canada's hospitals, say pharmacists across the region. Pharmacists in Atlantic Canada have the ...
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently to Canada's global defence allies. Finance
What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in familiar territory Thursday as the leader of a minority government that needs support from another party to pass a budget and avoid another federal election. Only this time, there’s a formal agre...
Ontario creating ‘tidal wave’ of COVID-19 cases: Dr. Peter Juni
TORONTO — If Ontarians wear masks indoors for another few weeks a "tidal wave" of COVID-19 cases could quickly recede, a top scientific adviser said Thursday, as the health minister insisted a mandate was unnecessary. Dr. Peter Juni of the province's
‘We’ll see where it goes’: Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban
A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol. The town of Raymond, about 240 kilometres south of Calgary, does not allow alcohol
N.L. budget forecasts $351-million deficit, drop in oil revenues
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador forecast a $351-million deficit in its budget tabled on Thursday, projecting a significant drop in oil royalties for the 2022-23 fiscal year at a time when oil prices are skyrocketing. Provincial net debt is...
China ship shadows research vessel, Filipino scientists wary
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Chinese coast guard ship last month maneuvered for days near a research vessel deployed by Philippine and Taiwanese scientists to undertake a crucial survey of undersea fault lines west of the northern Philippines, sparking...
