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Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — A candidate for France's far-right National Rally accused a Quebec provincial politician of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics ahead of last weekend's first round of voting.
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Manitoba murder conviction deemed likely a miscarriage of justice by federal minister

Manitoba murder conviction deemed likely a miscarriage of justice by federal minister

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago is getting another court date and a chance to clear his name. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.
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More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

WestJet passengers faced more flight disruptions Tuesday despite a deal reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics, as the airline says full resumption of operations "will take time.
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Concern as Quebec slashes number of family reunification applications it will process

Concern as Quebec slashes number of family reunification applications it will process

MONTREAL — A woman who has been waiting for two years to sponsor her Guatemalan husband to come to Quebec says the province is acting in bad faith by slashing the number of family reunification applications it will accept.
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Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

CALGARY — Calgary’s month-long water conservation crisis is one big step closer to being over, as the mayor announced Tuesday that residents are no longer being asked to restrict their indoor water use.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit in Washington next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit in Washington next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Washington, D.C., next week to take part in the NATO leaders' summit as a new survey shows most Canadians hold a favourable view of the military alliance.
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United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.
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Five years after historic tobacco ruling, 'nothing has changed'

Five years after historic tobacco ruling, 'nothing has changed'

TORONTO — In the span of a few short years, Jean-Luc Duval lost two of the most important people in his life to lung cancer. His wife Monique was diagnosed on her birthday and died on July 3, 2005 – the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary.
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Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead

Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead

WINNIPEG — Nine months after being elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters.
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Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Parks and public spaces across the country teemed with flag-waving revellers on Monday as thousands of people marked Canada Day, with many — including newly minted citizens — celebrating the unique privileges that come with being Canadian.
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