Canada

Trudeau seeks to keep eyes on Prairies with new role for Winnipeg's Jim Carr

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in his government Wednesday designed to ensure voices on the Prairies are heard in Ottawa. Former cabinet minister Jim Carr, who represents...

Nov 20, 2019

Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places

OTTAWA - The returning, changing and new members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Chrystia Freeland becomes deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs Anita Anand becomes minister of ...

Nov 20, 2019

'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win

WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...

Nov 20, 2019

Some military personnel linked to hate warned, disciplined but allowed to stay

OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence has revealed that more than a dozen members of the Canadian Armed Forces linked to hateful actions or groups have been warned, disciplined or ordered to tak...

Nov 20, 2019

Environment groups say climate change should dominate cabinet mandate

OTTAWA - Several environment leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to put action on climate change into the mandate letter of every minister he names to his inner circle. They also want him ...

Nov 20, 2019

Canada casts controversial vote at UN for Palestinian self-determination

OTTAWA - Canada has affirmed it does not share the Trump administration's view that Israel's settlements in the West Bank are legal under international law, casting a vote supporting Palestinian self-...

Nov 20, 2019

Quebec auditor general says youth protection delays increase risk

Quebec's auditor general is highlighting numerous shortcomings in the management of cases reported to the province's youth protection agency. In her annual report, Guylaine Leclerc notes the time betw...

Nov 20, 2019

Military facing likely delay in delivery of new search-and-rescue plane

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is refusing to accept the first of its new search-and-rescue planes from European manufacturer Airbus because of concerns with the aircraft's manuals. The new plane ...

Nov 20, 2019

Nova Scotia pond billed as the 'cradle of hockey' put up for sale

WINDSOR, N.S. - A small pond in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, billed as the "cradle of hockey," is up for sale. Long Pond, on the east side of Windsor, N.S., is recognized by som...

Nov 20, 2019

Trudeau to take sober approach to unveiling new cabinet for minority mandate

OTTAWA - It will be all business this afternoon when Justin Trudeau unveils a cabinet to navigate a new era of minority government in a bitterly divided country. Forget the theatricality and...

Nov 20, 2019