Lawyers for N.B. doctor file lawsuit against province, RCMP and Facebook
FREDERICTON — A doctor who says he faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of breaking COVID-19 rules in New Brunswick in 2020 is suing the provincial government, the RCMP and Facebook's owner, Meta. Lawyers representing Dr. Jean
O’Toole’s boycott leaves security panel of parliamentarians with no Conservative MPs
OTTAWA — There are no Conservative MPs among the newly named slate of parliamentarians to oversee the security and intelligence community following the party's decision to boycott the body. Liberal MPs Patricia Lattanzio and James Maloney are joining t...
Belarus calls referendum that could strengthen Lukashenko
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president has called a referendum next month on constitutional amendments, which could allow him to further cement his grip on power after months of mass protests and remain in office until 2035.
Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia at ‘high readiness’ amid NATO-Russia tensions
OTTAWA — The Canadian commander of a multinational battlegroup in Latvia says he is working to ensure his troops have enough supplies and can talk to each other, as mounting tensions between the NATO military alliance and Russia feed fears
Canada has sanctioned 400 people and entities so far since Russian Ukraine incursion
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday that Russia would face severe sanctions if it makes further moves against Ukraine. Joly was speaking from Brussels after meeting her counterpart in the European Union, and after travelling t...
Federal government announces funding for eight East Coast tech firms and startup hub
HALIFAX — The federal government has announced $2.27 million in funding for eight East Coast tech startups and a not-for-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs in the region. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency says the funding includes i...
Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has declared a substance-use health emergency after toxic drugs pushed overdose deaths to new peaks. Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said Thursday the drugs are killing people and creating a mental health crisis in ...
EXPLAINER: What’s a special grand jury and how does it work?
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor who’s investigating possible attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia on Thursday called for a special grand jury to help move the case along.
Canada Post rethinking mask policy forbidding workers to use their own N95s
OTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking "clarification" from the federal government about face masks after drawing criticism for refusing to let employees bring their own N95 masks to work. The Crown corporation earlier this week said employees had to use a
Nunavut health minister wants to see more people vaccinated against COVID-19
IQALUIT — Nunavut's health minister says he's concerned too many residents are either not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. John Main says he wants people to encourage their friends and family members to get a shot. Chief public heal...
