57 h. ago Senators can’t charge taxpayers for spouse language lessons, travel anymore

Senators will now be encouraged to either take the free language courses offered by the House of Commons or take classes in the National Capital Region or their home province.

Economics

3 d. ago As Alberta teachers strike looms, both sides in the dispute say its up to the other to restart talks

With just days to go before Alberta teachers could go on strike, both the teachers union and the province say it's up to the other side to take the first step to restart talks

Culture

3 d. ago Ontario MPP facing domestic assault charges takes leave despite calls for resignation

An Ontario member of provincial parliament facing domestic violence charges says he is taking a short leave. Chris Scott was elected in February to represent Sault Ste. Marie for the Progressive Conservatives, but was kicked out of caucus shortly after his arrest last month. He was charged with assault and assault with a weapon — […]

Events

4 d. ago Norway House Cree Nation star Clarke makes WHL debut with Prince Albert Raiders

Growing up on Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, Hubert Clarke's hockey dreams have taken him to the WHL with the Prince Albert Raiders.

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8 d. ago Saturday's letters: Albertans should fight auto insurance overhaul

Re. “Province should take the off-ramp on ‘Care-First’ auto insurance,” Opinion, Sept. 25 An excellent opinion piece with respect to the proposed Care-First auto insurance. With respect to Mark McCourt’s 10-point plan, I could live with seven and there are options I can manage for the other three. I am surprised how little attention Albertans […]

Economics

1 week ago Braid: The Liberals face a furious Prairie battle over mandatory gun buybacks

Danielle Smith and Scott Moe know exactly what they’re doing and it boils down to this: they will not allow Ottawa to take guns from law-abiding citizens in their provinces

Events

1 week ago Manitoba RCMP investigating suspicious death of Pauingassi First Nation woman

Police said they were initially contacted on Sept. 12 about an earlier assault in the community that had left the victim, 41-year-old Melissa Owens-Keeper, in critical condition.

Economics

2 w. ago Scenic train ride through Ontario fall colours crosses above a huge dam

With fall colours in Ontario soon at their peak, the Agawa Canyon Tour Train in Sault Ste. Marie is one of the more unique ways to experience a mesmerizing view of all the seasonal autumn hues.Hailed as "one of the most popular train tours in North America," this experience lets visitors hop on board a scenic 10-hour excursion through Northern Ontario; a full day-trip to soak in the beauty of all the fall colours that transform the province every year.The tour starts at the train depot and takes riders on an approximately 183-kilometre-long journey, where they can bear witness to the unique foliage and picturesque landscapes synonymous with this region.Along the way, you'll see natural landscapes as well as human-made landmarks like the scenic MacKay Dam at Montreal Falls. A large trestle built right into the dam just may be the highlight of this journey. The locomotive takes four hours to arrive at Agawa Park, where there i...

Transport

2 w. ago Alberta premier defends plans for notwithstanding clause, citizenship markers, disability cuts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure three provincial laws affecting transgender Albertans are implemented. On her Saturday call-in radio show, Smith said she believes the laws can be defended in court, but lengthy delays in the legal process may mean Alberta will have to use […]

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2 w. ago ‘Complete collapse’: Manitoba First Nation takes province to court over moose hunting

A First Nation in Manitoba is taking the province to court in an attempt to put a halt to moose harvesting in its territory

Other

2 w. ago York Catholic District School Board could be next to face provincial takeover

Since he was appointed education minister in March, Paul Calandra has appointed supervisors to take control of several of the province's largest school boards.

Society

3 w. ago RCMP say four passengers die in northern Manitoba plane crash

ST. THERESA POINT — RCMP say two men and two women who were from a northern Manitoba First Nation died in a plane crash in the province on Saturday. Police say the pilot suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. Mounties say in a news release that their detachment in Island lake, Man., got […]

Events

3 w. ago Mountie injured in crash while responding to Manitoba mass stabbing hopes for healing

A Mountie seriously injured in a highway crash while responding to a mass stabbing on a Manitoba First Nation says the tragedy will stay with her forever.

Events

3 w. ago N.S. advocacy group takes aim at province’s bid to promote open

A Nova Scotia advocacy group opposed to open-net salmon farms is criticizing the provincial government’s new coastal mapping tool.

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3 w. ago RCMP seize $140K in drugs from Manitoba First Nation airport

A woman from Bunibonibee Cree Nation is in custody after Manitoba RCMP seized $140,000 in crack, cocaine and pills from the local airport.

Economics

3 w. ago Manitoba grand chief calls for better cell service after mass stabbings

WINNIPEG — Ensuring First Nations communities have cellular coverage would help responses to emergencies such as the mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation, a Manitoba grand chief said Monday. “That should just be a no-brainer. We have to have connection to emergency services,” Grand Chief Jerry Daniels said in an interview. An 18-year-old woman […]

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