Tail cracks on military’s new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters. In a statement Monday, the department said it was believed the weight
Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station
OTTAWA — Last year’s federal election cost an estimated $630 million — more than the estimated $502-million bill for the 2019 poll — partly because of extra costs associated with the pandemic, according to Elections Canada. The official report on last...
Officials: Bridge not bad enough to close after inspection
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh last week showed deterioration during a September inspection that was not bad enough to require its closure, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Monday.
Upstate DA declines to pursue case against Andrew Cuomo
An upstate New York district attorney said Monday he will not bring criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo, becoming the latest prosecutor declining to pursue a criminal case over sexual misconduct allegations against the former governor.
Federal government introduces bill to spend up to $2.5B on rapid tests for provinces
OTTAWA — The federal government introduced legislation on Monday to continue providing as many rapid tests as possible to the provinces and territories. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos introduced the bill in the House of Commons on MPs' first day back...
‘Call me up!’ Jill Biden tells govs’ spouses in unity pitch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Monday urged spouses of the nation’s governors to keep working together and with her on issues she says transcend politics, such as her efforts to help military families and supporting research into a cure
Deputy seeking suspect mistakenly shoots off-duty officer
SEATTLE (AP) — An off-duty officer in Washington state died after first being stabbed by a robbery suspect who showed up at his home while evading police, and then being mistakenly shot by a sheriff’s deputy who responded to the
Alberta’s top court dismisses challenge of ID requirement at drug-use sites
EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has dismissed an appeal from harm reduction advocates who wanted to stop a provincial policy that requires people who want to use a supervised drug-injection site to provide their health-card number to get inside. The rul...
Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes
OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says the government plans to create a suite of policy responses to help ease pandemic-strained supply chains and prevent future flare-ups. The problems in supply chains that have driven up the cost of business, a...
SD House lawmakers advance ban on trans bathroom policies
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota bill that would ban transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature on Monday, receiving approval from a House committee.
