Canada

Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals

VICTORIA - British Columbia's Liberal party should view the election results as a wake-up call from voters who punished the free-enterprise coalition for refusing to renew itself in changing times, sa...

Oct 27, 2020

Indigenous-led clinic to help Quebec community still shaken by Joyce Echaquan's death

MONTREAL - The idea is simple, says Jennifer Brazeau, executive director of the Native Friendship Centre in Quebec's Lanaudiere region: provide "a culturally secure space" where Indigenous people can ...

Oct 27, 2020

Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during pandemic: experts

EDMONTON - Monday's re-election of another incumbent premier in Canada's third recent provincial election shows Canadians don't want to "rock the boat" during a global pandemic, say political experts....

Oct 26, 2020

QuickSketch: A look at Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe

REGINA - A look at Scott Moe, leader of the Saskatchewan Party:Born: July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask.Early years: Raised as the oldest in a family of five on a grain farm near Shellbrook, Sask. ...

Oct 26, 2020

'Farm kid with a wicked slapshot:' Scott Moe wins first mandate as premier

Some leaders have a reputation for political strategy, others for charisma. Scott Moe may be best known for being ordinary. Moe has been in elected politics for less than a decade and only stepped int...

Oct 26, 2020

The latest developments as the Saskatchewan election results come in

SASKATOON - The latest developments in the Saskatchewan election. All times CT: 8:00 p.m. The polls have closed and the votes are being counted in the Saskatchewan election. The campaign was a two-par...

Oct 26, 2020

Mi'kmaq fisherman intends to fight federal charges alleging illegal lobster catch

HALIFAX - A fisherman from a Mi'kmaq community in Cape Breton says he intends to plead not guilty to charges of illegal fishing after his lobster traps were seized last year by federal fisheries offic...

Oct 26, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: B.C. brings in new restrictions as COVID cases rise

VICTORIA - British Columbia's medical health officer is implementing new COVID-19 restrictions as infections rise. Dr. Bonnie Henry says gatherings are now limited to those in an immediate house...

Oct 26, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is quitting the party's top job, saying he'll step down as soon as a replacement is selected. Wilkinson says the party is beginning t...

Oct 26, 2020

Canada women's security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19

OTTAWA - Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security says authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people. Jacqueline O'Neill also says it remains...

Oct 26, 2020