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Feds, mayors don't want to 'slow things down' after premiers criticize housing deals

Feds, mayors don't want to 'slow things down' after premiers criticize housing deals

OTTAWA — The mayor of Halifax, which recently secured a deal with Ottawa to fast-track the building of thousands of new homes, says he was caught off guard by recent complaints from premiers over being left out of funding agreements between the feder
Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

HALIFAX — Advocates are welcoming a new registry in Halifax that helps vulnerable citizens receive specialized help during emergencies, but they say the service should be available across the province.
11 people sent to hospital after school bus crashes into Burnaby, B.C., home

11 people sent to hospital after school bus crashes into Burnaby, B.C., home

BURNABY, B.C. — Adrian Striga says that if he had slept in Thursday morning, it could have cost him his life.
Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — A contractor working for the federal Fisheries Department in Newfoundland and Labrador is accused of accepting bribes of seafood.
Supreme Court to hear case on Ontario election advertising rules

Supreme Court to hear case on Ontario election advertising rules

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear an appeal of a ruling that struck down third-party election advertising rules in Ontario that limited spending.
Northern Manitoba legislature member acclaimed new Speaker

Northern Manitoba legislature member acclaimed new Speaker

WINNIPEG — A northern Manitoba NDP legislature member has been acclaimed as the next Speaker. Tom Lindsey, who represents Flin Flon, took on the role in a special ceremony after his was the only name on the ballot.
Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts

Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — It's been a seamless transition for Ryan Hunter. The 28-year-old North Bay, Ont., native has become one of the CFL's top offensive linemen since joining the Toronto Argonauts late last season after being released by the L.A. Chargers.
Air Canada CEO apologizes for accessibility barriers, rolls out new measures

Air Canada CEO apologizes for accessibility barriers, rolls out new measures

MONTREAL — Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau has apologized for the airline's accessibility shortfalls and announced new measures to improve the travel experience for hundreds of thousands of passengers living with a disability.
'Timing couldn't have been better': Cineplex hails actors strike end after record Q3

'Timing couldn't have been better': Cineplex hails actors strike end after record Q3

TORONTO — Canada’s largest movie chain had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Thursday. On top of Cineplex Inc.
22 months after abduction, Elnaz Hajtamiri's boyfriend charged with murder: OPP

22 months after abduction, Elnaz Hajtamiri's boyfriend charged with murder: OPP

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say the ex-boyfriend of a woman abducted from a Wasaga Beach home has been charged with her murder, almost two years after her disappearance.
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