Nova Scotia’s union for paramedics says higher pay needed to help retain workers
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia paramedics say it's not just long-term care workers who need pay hikes if the province wants to shore up its health network. In an appearance before a legislature committee Wednesday, an official with the union representing more
‘Lesbos Granny’ who aided Europe-bound refugees dies at 96
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Efstratia Mavrapidou, who was part of a trio of older Greek women who gained international attention at the height of Europe's most recent mass migration wave for helping refugees on the island of Lesbos, has died
Indiana Rep. Banks facing ‘insurrection’ ballot challenge
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana congressman who was rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the top Republican for the committee investigating last year’s U.S. Capitol insurrection is fending off an effort to remove his name from this year's election
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. All times eastern: 9:10 p.m. Ottawa city council has v...
New Brunswick Nurses Union issues call for action to address working conditions
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government's lack of effort to recruit and retain nurses has resulted in a labour and health-care crisis, the province's nurses union said Wednesday after releasing the results of a survey of its members. Conducted last ...
European companies’ Russian ties could make sanctions tough
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe is contemplating sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine — and the work is far from simple. Sanctions would seek to maximize
How Russia uses sarcasm as weapon in Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW (AP) — “Wars in Europe rarely start on a Wednesday.” That’s how a top Russian diplomat brushed off speculation in the West that Russia could invade
Granholm to tour nuclear program at South Carolina HBCU
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is visiting South Carolina this week, stopping at a historically Black university to tout what the Biden administration says is a commitment to funding nuclear engineering at such institutio...
Turkey’s foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister announced Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. Mevlut Cavusoglu, 54, said on Twitter that his symptoms were mild
EU summit aims to counter China, Russia influence in Africa
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders want to re-engage with African nations and counter the growing influence from China and Russia across the continent during a two-day summit in Brussels.
